Design & Permits Services

Design & Permits Services

Fast, Accurate Permit-Ready Plans

When you need architectural drawings that will pass city plan check and a team to manage the permitting process from start to finish, EHDM Group is your trusted partner.

Our in-house team of licensed architects, engineers, and designers ensures every project, from ADUs to ground-up construction, moves smoothly through city approvals, saving time and stress.

280+

Completed Projects

6+

Years of Exerience

100%

Satisfaction Guarantee

Who We Area

We are a full-service design build company specializing in design and construction for various residential and commercial projects.

We bring designers, architects, engineers and builders all under one roof to streamline project timelines with seamless collaboration.

280+

Completed Projects

6+

Years of Exerience

100%

Satisfaction Guarantee

Who We Area

We are a full-service design build company specializing in design and construction for various residential and commercial projects.

We bring designers, architects, engineers and builders all under one roof to streamline project timelines with seamless collaboration.

280+

Completed Projects

6+

Years of Exerience

100%

Satisfaction Guarantee

A picture of blueprints stacked on top of each other showing construction documents for a residential project.
A picture of blueprints stacked on top of each other showing construction documents for a residential project.
[01 What We Do]

Our Core Services

Our Core Services

We handle every step of the design and permitting process in-house, so nothing falls through the cracks. With EHDM, you get turnkey design and permitting, from concept to city approval.

Our architectural design team specializes in creation of detailed, custom architectural plans tailored to your project, ensuring full compliance with local building codes and zoning requirements.

Architectural Design

Our architectural design team specializes in creation of detailed, custom architectural plans tailored to your project, ensuring full compliance with local building codes and zoning requirements.

Architectural Design

Our architectural design team specializes in creation of detailed, custom architectural plans tailored to your project, ensuring full compliance with local building codes and zoning requirements.

Architectural Design

Safety and longevity are the foundations of every project. Our in-house engineers work side-by-side with our designers to ensure that even the most ambitious architectural features are structurally sound.

Structural Design

Safety and longevity are the foundations of every project. Our in-house engineers work side-by-side with our designers to ensure that even the most ambitious architectural features are structurally sound.

Structural Design

Safety and longevity are the foundations of every project. Our in-house engineers work side-by-side with our designers to ensure that even the most ambitious architectural features are structurally sound.

Structural Design

Preparation of energy calculations and documentation that meet California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards, ensuring your project passes code requirements.

Title 24 Energy Compliance

Preparation of energy calculations and documentation that meet California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards, ensuring your project passes code requirements.

Title 24 Energy Compliance

Preparation of energy calculations and documentation that meet California’s Title 24 energy efficiency standards, ensuring your project passes code requirements.

Title 24 Energy Compliance

Complete, professional sets of construction documents including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details, ready for submission to the city and for contractor use.

Construction Drawings

Complete, professional sets of construction documents including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details, ready for submission to the city and for contractor use.

Construction Drawings

Complete, professional sets of construction documents including floor plans, elevations, sections, and details, ready for submission to the city and for contractor use.

Construction Drawings

Preparation and filing of all required documents with the city, followed by active coordination with plan check officials, and timely revisions to minimize delays and move approvals forward efficiently.

Permit Submittal & Plan Check

Preparation and filing of all required documents with the city, followed by active coordination with plan check officials, and timely revisions to minimize delays and move approvals forward efficiently.

Permit Submittal & Plan Check

Preparation and filing of all required documents with the city, followed by active coordination with plan check officials, and timely revisions to minimize delays and move approvals forward efficiently.

Permits & Plan Check

Experience your home before a single nail is driven. Using industry-leading 3D rendering technology, we provide photorealistic visualizations of your project. This allows you to experiment with materials, lighting, and layouts, giving you total confidence in the final result.

3D Visualization

Experience your home before a single nail is driven. Using industry-leading 3D rendering technology, we provide photorealistic visualizations of your project. This allows you to experiment with materials, lighting, and layouts, giving you total confidence in the final result.

3D Visualization

Experience your home before a single nail is driven. Using industry-leading 3D rendering technology, we provide photorealistic visualizations of your project. This allows you to experiment with materials, lighting, and layouts, giving you total confidence in the final result.

3D Visualization

[02 Our Work]

Portfolio

Portfolio

[03 Workflow]

No guesswork, just a clear path from ideas results.

01

Discovery

We analyze your site, discuss your goals, and determine what is possible within local zoning laws.

01

Discovery

We analyze your site, discuss your goals, and determine what is possible within local zoning laws.

01

Discovery

We analyze your site, discuss your goals, and determine what is possible within local zoning laws.

02

Design

We develop the "look and feel" of your project, providing 3D walkthroughs to bring the vision to life.

02

Design

We develop the "look and feel" of your project, providing 3D walkthroughs to bring the vision to life.

02

Design

We develop the "look and feel" of your project, providing 3D walkthroughs to bring the vision to life.

03

Engineering

Once the design is set, our engineers finalize the structural plans, ensuring everything is up to code.

03

Engineering

Once the design is set, our engineers finalize the structural plans, ensuring everything is up to code.

03

Engineering

Once the design is set, our engineers finalize the structural plans, ensuring everything is up to code.

04

Permitting

We package all architectural and engineering documents and manage the submittal process until your permits are issued.

04

Permitting

We package all architectural and engineering documents and manage the submittal process until your permits are issued.

04

Permitting

We package all architectural and engineering documents and manage the submittal process until your permits are issued.

[04 The Design-Build Advantage]

How Permits Really Work

How Permits Really Work

Most projects fail plan check due to misaligned drawings, missing code requirements, or incomplete documentation.

At EHDM:

  • All plans are coordinated among architecture, structural, and MEP teams before submission

  • Revisions are handled in-house to avoid delays

  • Local code expertise ensures fewer review cycles and faster approvals

With this approach projects spend less time waiting for approvals and more time moving forward.

Most projects fail plan check due to misaligned drawings, missing code requirements, or incomplete documentation.

At EHDM:

  • All plans are coordinated among architecture, structural, and MEP teams before submission

  • Revisions are handled in-house to avoid delays

  • Local code expertise ensures fewer review cycles and faster approvals

With this approach projects spend less time waiting for approvals and more time moving forward.

[05 Ideal For]

Who This Service Is For

Who This Service Is For

Design and permitting services structured for projects where professional coordination and regulatory accuracy are essential.

  • Homeowners planning additions, remodels, or new construction who need professionally prepared, permit-ready drawings

  • Investors and developers managing residential or small commercial projects requiring predictable approval timelines

  • ADU clients seeking code-compliant designs and streamlined city approvals

  • First-time builders who require technical guidance throughout the design and permitting process

[06 Why Choose Us]

Proven Permit Success: We know exactly what local plan checkers are looking for, significantly reducing the number of revision cycles.

Transparent Pricing:
No hidden change orders. We provide detailed estimates upfront.

Single Point of Contact: No more playing "telephone" between your architect and your engineer.

Faster Turnaround: By eliminating the need for outside consultants, we cut weeks off the design phase.

Accurate Budgeting: Because our engineers are involved early, our designs are optimized for real-world construction costs.

Transparent Pricing: No hidden change orders. We provide detailed estimates upfront.

280+

Completed Projects

6+

Years of Exerience

100%

Satisfaction Guarantee

We’re not just here to make things look good - we’re here to make them work. From residential remodels to commercial build-outs, we deliver a seamless path from concept to construction.

[07 Transparent Pricing]

Two Ways to Build.
One Seamless Experience.
Flexible solutions tailored to you.

Two Ways to Build.
One Seamless Experience.
Flexible solutions tailored to you.

*Prices listed are estimates based on typical project scopes. For a precise quote, please contact us.

Plans & Permits Package

Perfect for homeowners who have a contractor or for owner-builders.

Starting at

$4,500

What's Included

What's Included

What's Included

Custom Architectural Design

Custom Architectural Design

Custom Architectural Design

Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering

Structural Engineering

Title 24 Energy Compliance

Title 24 Energy Compliance

Title 24 Energy Compliance

City/County Permit Submission

City/County Permit Submission

City/County Permit Submission

Permitting Process Management

Permitting Process Management

Permitting Process Management

You get a "Ready-to-Issue" permit set

You get a "Ready-to-Issue" permit set

You get a "Ready-to-Issue" permit set

Popular Choice

Popular Choice

The All-Inclusive "Turnkey" Build

The All-Inclusive
"Turnkey" Build

Sit back and relax. We handle everything from the first sketch to the final key handoff.

Starting at

$250

per square foot

What's Included

What's Included

What's Included

Everything in Plans & Permits Package

Everything in Plans & Permits Package

Everything in Plans & Permits Package

Preliminary construction budgeting

Preliminary construction budgeting

Preliminary construction budgeting

Construction scheduling and sequencing

Construction scheduling and sequencing

Construction scheduling and sequencing

Site Prep & Demolition

Site Prep & Demolition

Site Prep & Demolition

Contractor and trade coordination

Contractor and trade coordination

Contractor and trade coordination

Utility Connections (Water, Sewer, Electric)

Utility Connections (Water, Sewer, Electric)

Utility Connections (Water, Sewer, Electric)

Full Vertical Construction

Full Vertical Construction

Full Vertical Construction

Interior Finishes & Final Cleanup

Interior Finishes & Final Cleanup

Interior Finishes & Final Cleanup

Required inspections and final approvals

Required inspections and final approvals

Required inspections and final approvals

[08 Testimonials]

Real stories. Real winners. Straight from our clients.

Real stories. Real winners. Straight from our clients.

[09 FAQ]

Smarter decisions start with clear answers.

Smart decisions start with clear answers.

How long does the permitting process take?

It varies by city and project type, but our coordinated process minimizes delays and typically reduces review cycles.

How long does the permitting process take?

It varies by city and project type, but our coordinated process minimizes delays and typically reduces review cycles.

How long does the permitting process take?

It varies by city and project type, but our coordinated process minimizes delays and typically reduces review cycles.

Can EHDM guarantee my permit will be approved?

While no one can guarantee a permit, our in-house, fully coordinated team maximizes your chance of first-time approval.

Can EHDM guarantee my permit will be approved?

While no one can guarantee a permit, our in-house, fully coordinated team maximizes your chance of first-time approval.

Can EHDM guarantee my permit will be approved?

While no one can guarantee a permit, our in-house, fully coordinated team maximizes your chance of first-time approval.

Do you work with ADUs and home additions?

Yes — ADUs, additions, remodels, and ground-up homes are our specialty.

Do you work with ADUs and home additions?

Yes — ADUs, additions, remodels, and ground-up homes are our specialty.

Do you work with ADUs and home additions?

Yes — ADUs, additions, remodels, and ground-up homes are our specialty.

What cities do you serve?

We serve all of Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange County, and surrounding areas.

What cities do you serve?

We serve all of Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange County, and surrounding areas.

What cities do you serve?

We serve all of Southern California, including Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange County, and surrounding areas.

Do you handle plan check comments and revisions?

Yes. All plan check comments are reviewed, addressed, and revised internally by our architectural and engineering team. This ensures fast turnaround times and avoids miscommunication that can occur when revisions are outsourced.

Do you handle plan check comments and revisions?

Yes. All plan check comments are reviewed, addressed, and revised internally by our architectural and engineering team. This ensures fast turnaround times and avoids miscommunication that can occur when revisions are outsourced.

Do you handle plan check comments and revisions?

Yes. All plan check comments are reviewed, addressed, and revised internally by our architectural and engineering team. This ensures fast turnaround times and avoids miscommunication that can occur when revisions are outsourced.

Will you submit the plans to the city for me?

Yes. EHDM prepares and submits permit packages directly to the appropriate city or county departments and coordinates with plan check officials throughout the review process.

Will you submit the plans to the city for me?

Yes. EHDM prepares and submits permit packages directly to the appropriate city or county departments and coordinates with plan check officials throughout the review process.

Will you submit the plans to the city for me?

Yes. EHDM prepares and submits permit packages directly to the appropriate city or county departments and coordinates with plan check officials throughout the review process.

What types of projects do you handle?

We specialize in residential additions, remodels, ADUs, and ground-up new construction, as well as select small commercial projects. Each project is evaluated to ensure it aligns with our full-scope design and permitting approach.

What types of projects do you handle?

We specialize in residential additions, remodels, ADUs, and ground-up new construction, as well as select small commercial projects. Each project is evaluated to ensure it aligns with our full-scope design and permitting approach.

What types of projects do you handle?

We specialize in residential additions, remodels, ADUs, and ground-up new construction, as well as select small commercial projects. Each project is evaluated to ensure it aligns with our full-scope design and permitting approach.

What happens after permits are approved?

Once permits are issued, approved drawing sets are ready for construction. EHDM can continue supporting the project through construction coordination or transition seamlessly into the build phase for design-build projects.

What happens after permits are approved?

Once permits are issued, approved drawing sets are ready for construction. EHDM can continue supporting the project through construction coordination or transition seamlessly into the build phase for design-build projects.

What happens after permits are approved?

Once permits are issued, approved drawing sets are ready for construction. EHDM can continue supporting the project through construction coordination or transition seamlessly into the build phase for design-build projects.

[10 Blog]

Stories, strategies, and creative perspectives from the team.

Stories, strategies, and creative perspectives from the team.

Stories and strategies from the team.