Stop Work Order Resolution BC
Before the Order — Know What You're Working With
Avoid enforcement situations entirely with a free feasibility study before you build.
- Non-Conforming Review
- Setback & Coverage Check
- Structural Potential Assessment
- Energy Step Code Impact
- Consultant Requirements
- Cost-Saving Strategy
- Stop Work Order Management
- Zoning Bylaw Check
- Building Classification Analysis
- Setback & Height Requirements
- Development Permit Triggers
- Required Professionals
- 360° Walkthrough
- Point Cloud Data
- Digital Twin
- AutoCAD Floor Plans
- Elevation Drawings
- Detailed Sections
The Path to Approval
Four clear steps from conversation to permit in hand. We do the heavy lifting — you focus on your vision.
Free Feasibility Check
Share your address and scope. We review zoning, setbacks, DPA triggers, and site constraints — so you know what's possible before you spend a dollar.
On-Site As-Built Measuring
We capture your existing space with 360° Lidar scanning. Precise measurements, no guesswork, no costly re-dos down the line.
Code-Compliant Design
We draft your plans in Revit, coordinate with structural engineers, and ensure every detail meets BC Building Code and your municipality's requirements.
Permit Submission & Tracking
We compile the full package, submit to your city, and track it through review. You get the permit stamp — we handle the rest.
Proven Track Record Across BC
We have helped many clients successfully resolve enforcement notices, bring unauthorized structures up to code, and complete their builds. Here are some of our permit-approved projects.
When the Red Tag Goes Up, We Go to Work
We have resolved Stop Work Orders across BC — unpermitted secondary suites in Surrey, additions that exceeded the approved scope in Burnaby, deck and structural modifications flagged during inspection in Coquitlam. Every case starts the same way: a forensic as-built survey to establish exactly what exists, followed by a code compliance audit that maps the existing work against current BC Building Code and municipal bylaw requirements.
When a Stop Work Order is posted on your door, every day of inaction costs you money. We provide a structured, expert response designed to move fast. Our first step is always a Forensic As-Built to establish exactly what has been built, followed by a Bylaw & Code Compliance Audit that maps the work against the BC Building Code and local zoning bylaws.
From there, we prepare the retroactive permit application — the Letter of Intent explaining the history of the work, the code compliance report demonstrating how the existing construction meets or exceeds current standards, and the full drawing package that building officials require to sign off. Since 2017, we have turned enforcement situations into approved, fully legal structures. The Red Tag is not the end — it is the beginning of a process we know how to navigate.
"We help our clients resolve their stop work order in the quickest, most cost efficient manner, so home owners can stop living in a construction site and business owners can continue running their business."
Edward Vega, Founder Resolve Your Stop Work Order
Received a Red Tag or Bylaw Enforcement notice? Submit your details below. We'll review your situation, assess your property's code compliance path, and help you get back to building legally.
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Business Hours
Weekdays: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Weekends: Closed
Stat Holidays: Closed
Professional Standing
• ASTTBC Registered Technology Practice
• WorkSafeBC Active Safety Coverage
• Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insured (Gallagher Canada)
Permit Recovery & Regulatory Resources
Explore our comprehensive guide on handling municipal stop work orders, deficiency reports, as-built surveys, and retroactive permits in BC.
Served with a Stop Work Order? The 5-Step BC Permit Recovery Strategy
What to do when given a Stop Work Order on your BC property. Learn to handle deficiency reports, as-built scans, and retroactive permits.
Your City, Our Expertise
Each municipality has its own bylaws, quirks, and submission preferences. We've worked with them all — and we know what each one wants before you even apply.
Is your city not listed? Contact us to learn if we serve your area!
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