Permits handled, so you can build.
We take your permits through the city for you, from drafting and site plans to submittal, tracking and pickup.
Less time at the counter, more on the job.
Permit work for contractors and owners across Southern California.
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Permit Processing
We submit, follow up and pick up your permits.
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PROnline Permit Tracking
Submit, manage and track your work orders online with PROnline.
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Solar & Pre-Engineered Drafting
Drafting for solar and pre-engineered projects.
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Business License Renewal
Business license renewals handled for you.
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HERS Testing Referrals
Referrals for HERS testing.
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Site Plan Design
Site plans drawn for your permit submittal.

Submitted, tracked and picked up.



A family-owned permit service on Magnolia Ave.
Permit Runner is a family-owned permit service at 1456 Magnolia Ave in El Cajon. We work with 200 cities and 11 trades across five Southern California counties.
Contractors in our reviews mention owners Randy and Jennifer Cole by name.
- Permits & drafting
- PROnline tracking
- Business licenses
19 reviews. 4.4 stars.
“We have worked with Permit Runner for the past year, and it has been an absolute game-changer for obtaining permits for our projects. They are so helpful, and their communication is impeccable. The online portal is very easy to navigate, and once you upload the information, their professional staff processes the permit quickly. Highly recommend this company.”
“Permit Runners team are amazing! Highly recommend. Every conversation I have with Randy and Jennifer is always so insightful. Always a joy to work with. Great customer service, knowledgeable, responsive and they're good people! The team never disappoints. 10/10”
“We have worked with Permit Runner to handle and facilitate the permit process for many projects, to accelerate our projects' success and delivery, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have found the ideal partner for submitting the plans but also All of the valuable expertise they provide. Their team, including Doug are passionate and they really do prove that they want to get all of these plans done effectively, efficiently, and also to the highest standard. We are very appreciative of finding a company that can raise the bar for what a contractor would hope for and Permit Runner has proven their steadfast commitment and exceptional service. Every interaction we have regarding permits is smooth and quick, thanks to their talented and friendly team. They are truly dependable. This is why we wholeheartedly recommend Permit Runner; they are specialists in their field and are dedicated to making the project journey easier for their clients.”
“Permit Runner is great! We've been using them for permits for a long time now. They are knowledgeable and responsive, and they help us get our projects completed in a timely manner. Highly recommend!”
“We've been using Permit Runner for about 8 years now. Randy & Jennifer Cole are the owners. They are both very friendly, helpful and professional. I highly recommend them.”
Visit us on Magnolia Ave.
Hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
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