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Foundation Contractors permits in Sanibel

Cleard submits foundation permits and coordinates inspections so your crews can break ground on schedule — not wait on a permit counter.

Common pain points

Why foundation contractors permits get delayed

Permit delays pushing dig and pour dates

Structural inspection timing

Multi-trade coordination with GCs

License and COI compliance

Lien rights on large residential and commercial projects

What Cleard does in Sanibel

Private Provider Services

Faster foundation contractors approvals under F.S. 553.791

Cleard performs private plan review and inspections as a licensed private provider — your foundation contractors projects skip the municipal backlog and get reviewed on our schedule.

  • 2-day plan review
  • Same-day inspections
  • All disciplines covered
  • Virtual inspection capability
Permit Management

A to Z in Sanibel

Cleard coordinates directly with Sanibel's building department on your behalf.

  • Permit application & filing
  • Fee processing & HB 803 monitoring
  • NOC e-recording
  • Corrections management
  • COC at close

Inspection sequence

Foundation Contractors inspection stages in Sanibel

01
Footing

Excavation and rebar set before pour.

02
Stem Wall

Stem wall formed and poured before backfill.

03
Slab

Rebar and vapor barrier in place before pour.

HB 803 Status · Sanibel

Non-Compliant — Fees May Be Owed

Ordinance 25-002 (March 18, 2025) provides flat 15% discount for all PP use — below 25% inspection-only floor and 50% combined floor.

Plan Review Discount
15%
Inspection Discount
15%
Combined Discount
15%
Last Checked
2026-10-18

Cleard monitors every municipality's HB 803 compliance in real time. If fees drop below the statutory minimum, we flag it on your permit and help you recover the difference.

Jurisdiction Details

MunicipalitySanibel
CountyLee County
RegionSouthwest Florida
Portal TypeCityView
Base Permit Rate1% of project value or $150 minimum; plan review 10-25% of permit fee

Ready to pull your next foundation contractors permit in Sanibel?

Cleard handles everything. You stay on the job.