Open Permit Close-Outs in Nassau County — Free Consultation & Quote

You've accepted an offer, and then the buyer's attorney runs a search and finds an open permit. Maybe it's a deck from the 1990s, a pool, a boiler, or an addition the previous owner never finished signing off. Now the closing is waiting on the town.

Closing out open and expired permits is one of the most common jobs we do. We've closed permits that were opened decades ago, including one from 1957, and jobs with several open permits on the same house. We handle close-outs across the Towns of Hempstead, North Hempstead and Oyster Bay, the Cities of Glen Cove and Long Beach, and the villages.

Records review. We pull your property's permit history and certificate of occupancy to see exactly what's open.

A current survey. Towns usually want one. We order it for you and don't mark it up. Surveys typically run $650–850 for lots under 10,000 sq ft; larger or irregular lots vary.

Drawings of what was built, when the town asks for them.

Sign-offs and inspections. Electrical and plumbing sign-offs where needed, plus the town's inspections. Some close-outs involve a whole-house inspection.

"Why do I need a survey or an architect just to close a permit?" We hear this a lot. Towns usually require a current survey and drawings that show what was built. We coordinate all of it for you.

Can you close a permit that's decades old?

Yes. Very old permits are a regular part of our work.

I have several open permits. Can you handle them together?

Yes. Many of our jobs involve multiple open permits on one property.

Do I need to close permits before I list my house?

It's smart to check before you list. Open permits often turn up on the buyer's title search and can delay closing.

What if the work was never permitted at all?

That's a legalization. We handle those too, including decks, fences, sheds, pools, basements and garages.

How much does it cost?

Every job is different. The consultation and quote are free.