Building Design and Drafting
Planning and Code Compliance
Permits and Construction
With 30+ years of experience, Groundswell Management is your certified construction expert. We specialize in residential design and drafting, construction management, code compliance, violation resolution, and construction expert witness testimony.
Our Services
Solutions for design build project needs.
Construction Management
For success in every aspect of your construction project, professional service is a must. Secure your investment with a certified construction manager (CCM) to guide planning, design, permitting and building. Stay on schedule and avoid costly errors from lack of organization and poor communication. Personally benefit from our industry knowledge and vetted team of professionals to guarantee the best results on all fronts.
Building Design and Drafting
Bring your vision to life with our dedicated design team. Remodels and additions, ADUs, single family homes, accessory structures, swimming pools, we do it all. We’ll get your plans drawn and through plan check as quickly as possible. We know what the local jurisdictions want without any guesswork. There’s no time to lose when we’re turning your dream into reality, so we get it right the first time.
Property Analysis and Construction Verification
We offer professional analysis of historical data, permits, land use entitlements and the built environment. Every property has a story to tell and we get to the heart of it. Skilled code interpretation and records verification can make all the difference. We solve the big problems with clear explanations and hard evidence to back it up. No question is too big or too small. Call us for a free consultation and see what we’re about.
Permitting and Field Inspections
Professional experience with permitting and inspections speeds up turnaround time and reduces overall costs. We streamline the process from submitting the application through plan review to final inspection and certificate of occupancy. When it comes to plan approval and passing inspections, there can be more than one answer. Our experts can justify the path that suits your goals. We hang our hat on the result.
Testimonials from happy clients.
“Our office has confidently referred clients with land use entitlement and code enforcement issues. Without exception, our clients and we have been completely satisfied with their thoughtful approach to difficult planning issues.”
— Les Perry – Perry, Johnson, Anderson, Miller & Moskowitz
“Groundswell completed the project professionally, quicker than I expected, and the best part, performed the exceptional service under budget. I couldn’t be happier with their services and will highly recommend them to whoever asks.”
— Daniel Reisbord, Property Owner
“Bob provides an invaluable service to existing and prospective property owners. From his experience as a builder and at the building department, he can quickly and competently assess a property as part of diligence and regulatory compliance.”
— Richard Mendelson, Attorney
“I talked with Bob about an idea and he immediately started adding value to it…quick understanding of my goals and how to extract the most value. He and his team have guided me without fail and accommodated my needs seamlessly. They made my desires theirs and delivered like my dream was theirs. I have recommended Groundswell multiple times and will continue to do so.”
— Adam Bragg, Property Owner
“Bob is passionate about his work and creative in his approach to finding solutions to the complex issues that come up with permitting and construction. He has the persistence it takes to push projects to completion. I highly recommend Bob as a project manager to lead your project.”
— Tyler Pearson, P.E. – Cornerstone Civil Design
“…extremely professional, kind, helpful, understood the project well and gave us great feedback on what to expect…walked our team through and worked closely with our contracted construction team to help in this process. We would highly recommend Groundswell to anyone who is seeking assistance with permit expedition.”
— Andrea Murray, Managing Dir., The Lodge at Bodega Bay