Inspection & Construction Services

Where to Start the Building Process

• Guide to the building and development process

Our Services

Inspection & Construction Services provides the following services:

• Design Review Team Meetings

  Multiple City Departments meet weekly with developers, business owners, architects, engineers, and others during the preliminary planning stages of a project or development to support, advise, and review your project plans.
  
  

• Permit Applications

  Accept permit applications for Building, Mechanical, Plumbing, Electrical, ADA, De-Construction, Geothermal, Solar, Signs, Temporary Heat, Storage Trailers/Containers, and more.
  
  

• Plan Review Process

  Act as the central hub for your plan submittals and coordinate with all other City departments to provide a comprehensive plan review process ensuring all work is code compliant prior to issuing permits to avoid costly change orders or work delays during the project.
  
  

• Inspections

  Our staff performs comprehensive, detailed field inspections throughout your project and assists in answering questions or solving problems while ensuring your project will meet all applicable City codes upon completion.
  
  

• Certificate of Occupancy

  Upon final inspection of new construction or change of use alterations to your existing structure, a Certificate of Occupancy will be issued. All other Permits will have a final inspection performed and certified upon completion by our inspection staff.
  
  

• Problem Properties/Complaints

  Our inspection staff performs inspections on all vacant, abandoned, or problem properties within the City of Dubuque on a routine basis or by request from the public by means of a complaint or referral.
  
  

• Contractor Licensing

  Provide the following licenses: Sign Contractors, Solar Thermal Contractors, and Electrical/Industrial Maintenance.
  
  

• ADA Compliance

  The readily achievable aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)