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Leon County Private Provider Building Inspections & Plan Review Service

Licensed private-provider plan review and inspections in place of the Leon County Building Department — virtual and in person, with 24-hour notice scheduling.

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Improve your project's financial efficiency and timeline in Leon County.

Are county inspection delays stalling your project timeline? As a licensed private provider, we perform plan review and mandatory Florida Building Code inspections in place of the Leon County Building Department.

Give us 24-hour notice for virtual or in-person inspections. Keep your trade crews moving, expedite your schedule, and protect your project budget.

Serving Tallahassee and surrounding Leon County communities

We provide private-provider building inspections and plan review throughout Leon County, including projects within the City of Tallahassee.

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Private Provider Inspection Advantages:

  • Full legal compliance — private-provider reports carry the legal weight required for inspections and final certificates
  • Plan review in place of the building department — with a statutory 20-day permit path once plans are approved
  • Fast turnaround — give us 24-hour notice to book your required building department inspection
  • Inspections performed in place of the building department
  • Virtual and in-person inspections available in Leon County
  • Avoid county delays and improve the efficiency of your project timeline
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Jobs We Inspect

Covered Project Types & Leon County Building Code Inspections

New home and building construction, renovations, roofing, openings, pools, outdoor living, and more — we review plans and inspect any Leon County project that needs a building permit and building department inspections, so we can improve the efficiency of your project timeline.

Trades We Serve

  • HVAC

    Mechanical plan review and inspections for air-conditioning changeouts and other permitted HVAC work, scheduled with 24-hour notice.

  • Roofing

    Plan review and virtual or in-person inspections for reroofs and new roofs, scheduled with 24-hour notice.

  • Solar

    Plan review and inspections for photovoltaic systems, including the electrical and energy-code checks a building permit requires.

  • Pool Builders

    Pool plan review and the required inspection sequence, from steel and plumbing through the safety barrier and final.

  • Aluminum

    Plan review and inspections for screen enclosures, carports, and patio covers, in place of the building department.

  • Home Builders

    Plan review and the required inspections for a new home, from foundation through final.

  • General Contractors

    Plan review, revision review, and inspections for the permitted scopes on a general contractor's project.

  • Commercial Builders

    Plan review and phased inspections for offices, tenant build-outs, retail, and other commercial work, virtual or in person.

  • Electrical

    Electrical plan review and inspections for service upgrades, panel changes, rough-in, and final.

  • Plumbing

    Plumbing plan review and inspections for underground work, rough-in, repipes, and final.

  • Windows & Doors

    Plan review and inspections for impact windows and doors, including product-approval checks and final closeout.

Commercial

Plan review and required inspections for permitted commercial projects in Leon County.

Covered Building Department Inspections:

  • Tenant build-outsLeon County Codes: Lintel (103), Framing (107), Exterior Sheathing (106), Building Final (900)Interior build-outs and tenant improvements in existing commercial space.
  • Office buildingsLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Setbacks (101), Slab (105), Lintel (103), Framing (107), Exterior Sheathing (106), Building Final (900)New and renovated office buildings, from foundation through final.
  • Retail & restaurantsLeon County Codes: Electrical Rough-In (200), Plumbing Rough-In (402), Gas Piping Test (300), Building Final (900)Storefronts, retail space, and restaurant build-outs, including trade inspections.
  • Warehouses & industrialLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Setbacks (101), Slab (105), Lintel (103), Framing (107), Exterior Sheathing (106), Building Final (900)Warehouses, storage, and light industrial buildings.
  • Mixed-use buildingsLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Setbacks (101), Slab (105), Lintel (103), Framing (107), Exterior Sheathing (106), Building Final (900)Buildings that combine commercial and residential space.

New Home Construction

Plan review and required inspections for new homes in Leon County, from foundation through final.

Covered Building Department Inspections:

  • FoundationsLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Setbacks (101), Slab (105)Footing, slab, and foundation inspections before concrete is placed.
  • FramingLeon County Codes: Lintel (103), Framing (107), Exterior Sheathing (106)Framing, sheathing, and wind-load connection inspections.
  • ElectricalLeon County Codes: Electrical Rough-In (200)Rough-in electrical inspections for service, wiring, and fixtures.
  • PlumbingLeon County Codes: Plumbing Rough-In (402), Gas Piping Test (300)Rough-in plumbing inspections for supply, drain, and fixture lines.
  • Final inspectionsLeon County Codes: Gas/Electrical/Plumbing Finals, Building Final (900)Final inspections and documentation needed for your certificate of occupancy.

Roofing

Ensure your Leon County residential or commercial roofing and exterior upgrades satisfy county codes without the wait times.

Terracotta tile roof on a Tallahassee-area home

Covered Building Department Inspections:

  • Roof Replacement & ReroofingLeon County Codes: Roof (104), Roof Deck Re-Nail (115), Roof Secondary Barrier (116), Roofing Final (917)Comprehensive code checks for mid-install framing, deck attachment, secondary water barriers, and final roof approval.
  • Impact Windows & DoorsLeon County Codes: Framing (107), Exterior Sheathing (106), Building Final (900)Verification of size-for-size window/door replacements, flashing, and high-velocity wind anchoring requirements.
  • Shutters & Hurricane ProtectionLeon County Codes: Building Final (900) / Other Building (199)Anchoring and code-compliance checks for storm panels, accordion shutters, and motorized protection systems.
  • Siding, Soffit & FasciaLeon County Codes: Exterior Siding In Progress (117), Exterior Siding Final (118), Soffit Rough-In (119), Soffit Final (120)Weatherproofing, fastening, and exterior cladding inspections.
  • Gutters & DownspoutsLeon County Codes: Site/Drainage inspectionsWater runoff and redirection verification for local property management standards.

Pools & Enclosures

Swimming pool construction and safety barriers in Leon County require strict adherence to local ordinances and the Florida Building Code prior to project completion.

Residential swimming pool and patio with outdoor living areas

Covered Building Department Inspections:

  • Pool Barriers, Safety Fences & EnclosuresLeon County Codes: Fence and Gate (112), Swimming Pool Final (916)Verification of self-closing, self-latching gates, pool safety barrier heights, and child safety compliance.
  • Screen Enclosures, Pool Cages & LanaisLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Framing (107), Building Final (900)Aluminum framing, anchor bolt checks, and wind-load stability inspections.
  • Pool Decking & CopingLeon County Codes: Pool Steel/Re-Bar (102), Slab (105), Pool (111)Drainage, slope, bonding, and flatwork code inspections.

Residential Improvements

Backyard upgrades and auxiliary structures permitted through the Leon County building department require official code verification before project completion.

Outdoor kitchen, dining, and lounge area overlooking a pool at sunset

Covered Building Department Inspections:

  • Gazebos, Pergolas & PavilionsLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Framing (107), Building Final (900)Inspections for shade structures, post-holes, and framing.
  • Outdoor Kitchens & Built-in BBQsLeon County Codes: Electrical Rough-In (200), Gas Piping Test (300), Plumbing Rough-In (402), Gas/Electrical/Plumbing FinalsMulti-trade code verification for integrated gas lines, plumbing, and electrical connections.
  • Decks & PorchesLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Setbacks (101), Framing (107), Building Final (900)Attachment, ledger board fastening, setback checks, and elevated platform stability.
  • Fences & GatesLeon County Codes: Setbacks (101), Fence and Gate (112)Property line setbacks, height limits, and post installation.
  • Driveways, Pavers & FlatworkLeon County Codes: Slab (105) / Flatwork FinalCode verification for flatwork installations and layout transitions.
  • Sheds, Cabanas & Small Accessory StructuresLeon County Codes: Footing (100), Framing (107), Building Final (900)Prefabricated and accessory building wind-load tie-down and foundation inspections.

Codes sourced from Leon County inspection types.

As a private provider, we cover just about every job type that needs Florida Building Code plan review or inspection in Leon County. If you don't see your project listed above, we can still help — call or send a quote request and we'll confirm what you need.

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Plan Review

Three Steps to Plan Approval

  1. Step 1

    Submit plans & scope

    Send your construction documents, scope of work, and project details. We confirm eligibility under Florida Statute 553.791 and outline the review timeline for Leon County.

  2. Step 2

    Code compliance review

    Our licensed reviewers evaluate plans against the Florida Building Code and applicable local amendments, issuing clear comments and corrections as needed.

  3. Step 3

    Approval or correction comments

    After the inspector reviews the plans and associated documents, we provide either approval documentation or comments for corrections. Once plans are approved, we submit the permit package to the building department.

Inspections

Three Steps to Get Inspected

  1. Step 1

    Request your inspection

    Call or email your inspection request. We review your project needs, then book your inspection with 24-hour notice so your timeline stays on track.

  2. Step 2

    Virtual or in-person inspection

    We perform the required Florida Building Code inspection in Leon County — virtual or in person — in place of the building department.

  3. Step 3

    Report to the building department

    We submit the inspection results to the building department so your permit file stays current and your timeline stays efficient.

FAQ

Leon County Questions

Can a private provider inspect instead of the Leon County building department?
Yes. Under Florida Statute 553.791, a licensed private provider can perform mandatory Florida Building Code inspections in place of the Leon County Building Department. Inspection reports carry the legal weight needed for inspections and final certificates.
Can a private provider review plans for Leon County?
Yes. Under Florida Statute 553.791, a licensed private provider can review construction plans for Florida Building Code compliance in place of the Leon County Building Department. The building department still issues the permit, typically within 20 business days of a complete application.
How quickly can I schedule a Leon County inspection?
Give us 24-hour notice and we'll book your required inspection — virtual or in person — so you can avoid county delays and keep crews moving.
Does Florida Statute 553.791 apply in Leon County?
Yes. Statute 553.791 applies statewide, including Leon County. Keys Inspection Services operates as a licensed private provider under this statute for Leon County building department inspections.
Does Leon County discount permit fees when I use a private provider?
Yes. Florida Statute 553.791 requires the Leon County Building Department to give a fair and reasonable discount on project permit fees when a private provider performs a service in place of the building department. In our experience, permit fees are typically discounted about 25% when a private provider handles both plan review and inspections, and about 15% when the private provider handles inspections only.

Schedule Leon County Plan Review or Inspection

Call or email to start plan review, or give us 24-hour notice to schedule your required project inspection and avoid county delays.

Leon County.

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