Permit services · El Cajon, CA

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.

4.4 stars · 19 Google reviewsFamily owned
What we do

Less time at the counter, more on the job.

Permit work for contractors and owners across Southern California.

  1. Permit Processing

    We submit, follow up and pick up your permits.

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  2. PROnline Permit Tracking

    Submit, manage and track your work orders online with PROnline.

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  3. Solar & Pre-Engineered Drafting

    Drafting for solar and pre-engineered projects.

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  4. Business License Renewal

    Business license renewals handled for you.

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  5. HERS Testing Referrals

    Referrals for HERS testing.

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  6. Site Plan Design

    Site plans drawn for your permit submittal.

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Submitted, tracked and picked up.

200Cities
11Trades served
5SoCal counties
About us

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
Google reviews

19 reviews. 4.4 stars.

4.4Read all on Google

“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.”

thomas KennedyJune 4, 2026 · Google

“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”

Ira GuintoNovember 20, 2024 · Google

“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.”

Soltech ElectricDecember 17, 2024 · Google

“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!”

Alexandria CassattNovember 25, 2024 · Google

“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.”

Troy ParrottMay 20, 2025 · Google
Hours & location

Visit us on Magnolia Ave.

Hours

Monday – Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday – SundayClosed

Start a permit

(619) 933-4868

Call or email with your project address and scope.

info@permitrunner.net

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