Due Diligence Reports (DDR) &
Permit Research
Clear Answers. Informed Decisions.
Due Diligence Reports:
Before committing to a site or starting a project, understanding the regulatory landscape is critical.
At Field Services Unlimited, our Due Diligence Reports provide comprehensive, site-specific research to help you navigate permitting, zoning, building codes, and landlord requirements—so you can move forward with confidence.
Our in-house team investigates local, state, and national codes, as well as landlord-specific rules, to uncover potential conflicts, hidden costs, and timeline impacts. We tailor each report to your project’s needs, ensuring you have a clear picture of feasibility, compliance requirements, and total project implications.
What’s Included
Our reports can be fully customized based on your project needs and may include:
Building, zoning, health, fire, and trade permit requirements.
Permit submittal and resubmittal timelines.
Cost breakdowns: permit fees, intake fees, and extensions.
Landlord vs. jurisdictional conflicts.
Zoning regulations and allowable uses.
Code analysis (ADA, health, fire protection, egress/occupancy, etc.).
Certificate of Occupancy (CO) requirements.
Timeline forecasts for permitting and construction phases.
Benefits for You
Predict Costs & Timelines
Understand what it will take to get your project approved and how long it may take—before you commit.
Avoid Surprises
We identify red flags early, including discrepancies between landlord rules and jurisdictional codes, so your team can plan with eyes wide open.
Customized to Your Project
Our DDRs are tailored to your scope—whether you're opening a restaurant, launching a new campus facility, or managing a multi-site retail rollout.
Support for All Stakeholders
Our clear reporting helps architects, engineers, GCs, and developers stay aligned, speeding up the permitting process and avoiding costly delays.
Permit Research:
Simplifying the Approval Process
When you're early in the design phase or evaluating site feasibility, our Permit Research service provides fast, focused answers on what’s required and what to expect.
We research all relevant local permitting authorities and zoning departments to determine whether your intended use is permitted and what steps you’ll need to take to move forward. Our team also identifies estimated permit timing, any potential zoning variances or special certifications required.
What’s Included
Verification of allowable use based on current zoning.
Required permits and their associated fees.
Submittal requirements and documentation checklists.
Anticipated review timelines and approval pathways.
Zoning variances or certificates that may be required.
Benefits for You
Site Feasibility Clarity
Quickly determine if your project can proceed as planned or if adjustments are needed based on zoning and code requirements.
Design with Confidence
Architects and designers can avoid rework and scope changes by understanding permit and code requirements upfront.
Faster Go-to-Market
Early insights into the permitting process allow for more accurate project scheduling and proactive planning.
Ideal for Early-Stage Planning
Permit research is perfect for clients still evaluating multiple sites or needing early feedback before committing resources to full DDRs.
Bringing our Survey Experts to You. Whenever, Wherever.
Let’s start a conversation about your project today.