Permit Violation Remediation & Compliance Services

Permit Violation Remediation & Compliance Services

Unpermitted work can stop your project cold. Whether it’s a unpermitted building, a covered drainage ditch in the public right of way, or driveway poured without approval, the result is the same: a violation notices, escalating fines, and lost time.

At Lentz Engineering, we specialize in helping property owners, contractors, and developers in Houston, Harris County, and surrounding jurisdictions clear violations quickly and get back on track.

What We Fix 

• Unpermitted Driveways – Correcting access points and aligning with City/County/TXDOT standards.

• Unpermitted Utilities – Water/sewer connections, fire hydrants, and private service lines.

• Unpermitted Site Work & Buildings – Pads, grading, paving, and parking layouts done without prior approval.

• Drainage & Detention Issues – Unauthorized tie-ins, undersized culverts, missing detention ponds, covered draiange ditches in the public right-of-way, and SWQMP/WQ vault oversights.

Our Process 

1. Rapid Assessment – We review your violation notice, perform a site walk, and collect any existing drawings or surveys.
2. As-Built Documentation – Our engineers prepare accurate as-built drawings to capture existing conditions.
3. Remediation Plans – We design compliant civil plans (drainage, site, utilities, access, etc.) to meet City/County criteria.
4. Permit Submission – Lentz coordinates directly with agencies — City of Houston, Harris County, TxDOT, TCEQ, MUDs — until the violation is cleared.
5. Closeout & Clearance – We support inspectors on-site and provide final letters or sign-offs when required.