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Philadelphia plans for every project phase.

IDS Philadelphia provides residential and commercial construction plans, blueprints, permitting coordination, zoning guidance, and project documentation across Philadelphia and Pennsylvania.

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Residential plans

Clear, code-aware documentation for home improvements, additions, conversions, and new residential construction.

New construction

Plan documentation for new single-family and multi-unit residential projects.

Additions & extensions

Thoughtful plan sets for expanding existing homes and residential properties.

Interior renovations

Documentation for interior reconfiguration, upgrades, and remodeling work.

Basement & garage conversions

Plans for converting underused spaces into functional living areas.

Single-family & multi-unit properties

Residential plan support tailored to a property's scale and occupancy.

Floor plans & existing conditions

Measured existing-condition drawings and clear floor plan documentation.

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Commercial plans

Coordinated drawing packages for business spaces, tenant improvements, and change-of-use projects.

Retail & office spaces

Plan sets for commercial interiors, workspaces, and customer-facing environments.

Restaurants & food businesses

Documentation for food-service spaces and operational layout changes.

Daycare & childcare facilities

Planning support for facilities designed around care, safety, and use requirements.

Tenant fit-outs

Coordinated plans for adapting a commercial space to a new tenant's needs.

Interior alterations

Clear documentation for commercial interior changes and renovations.

Change of use projects

Plans that support a proposed change in occupancy or business use.

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Zoning & permit plans

Practical zoning and permit documentation designed to support a more organized review path.

Zoning plans

Project plans prepared to address local zoning requirements and review needs.

Site plans

Clear site documentation showing property features and proposed work.

Zoning calculations

Organized calculations that support project review and planning decisions.

Use & occupancy applications

Documentation support for proposed uses and occupancy-related applications.

Change of use

Plan preparation for spaces moving to a new use or occupancy classification.

Zoning appeals & variances

Supporting plan documentation for variance and appeal submissions.

Permit application plans

Focused plan sets prepared for a complete and clear permit application.

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Structural plans

Detailed structural documentation for proposed work, repairs, and existing building conditions.

Foundation plans

Plan documentation for foundation work and related construction details.

Framing plans

Clear structural layouts for walls, floors, roofs, and supporting elements.

Floor & roof framing

Documentation that outlines floor and roof framing configurations.

Joist & beam layouts

Structured layouts for joists, beams, and key support conditions.

Structural details

Focused drawing details where construction coordination matters most.

Existing structure documentation

Existing-condition information to support repair, renovation, and planning work.

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Make-safe services

Documentation support for unsafe conditions, violations, repairs, and code-driven corrective work.

Make-safe plans & documentation

Clear plan materials for stabilizing and documenting unsafe building conditions.

Violation correction plans

Focused documentation to help address cited violations and required corrections.

Unsafe condition documentation

Existing-condition records that communicate urgent building concerns.

Structural repair plans

Plan documentation for repair scopes involving structural elements.

Emergency repair documentation

Responsive documentation support for time-sensitive repair work.

Code compliance improvements

Plans for bringing existing conditions closer to applicable requirements.

Permit plans for required repairs

Permit-ready documents for repair work required by a review or violation.

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Code & compliance

Plan review and documentation that keeps building, life-safety, access, and existing-building requirements in view.

Building code review

A practical review of relevant building-code considerations for the project.

Life safety plans

Documentation focused on core life-safety features and related requirements.

Egress & exit plans

Clear layouts that identify travel paths, exits, and egress considerations.

Fire separation details

Focused plan details for walls, assemblies, and fire separation conditions.

Accessibility / ADA requirements

Documentation support for accessibility considerations and project planning.

Existing building compliance

Plan review context for alterations within existing structures.

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Permit & approval services

Organized application support and coordination throughout review, corrections, and resubmissions.

Permit application preparation

Project documentation organized for a more complete application package.

L&I submissions

Submission support for Philadelphia Licenses & Inspections review processes.

Permit expediting

Practical coordination to help keep permit-related steps moving.

Plan review coordination

Communication and document coordination during the review process.

Corrections & resubmissions

Updated plan materials in response to reviewer comments and corrections.

Municipality coordination

Documentation support for the relevant local municipality or authority.

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Reports & documentation

Professional records of property conditions, compliance needs, and project-related observations.

Property inspection reports

Organized reporting that documents observed property conditions.

Existing conditions reports

Clear reports and drawings that record current building conditions.

Code compliance reports

Documentation focused on identified code-related conditions and improvements.

Make-safe reports

Records supporting make-safe scopes, observations, and required actions.

Violation documentation

Supporting documentation for noted violations and correction planning.

Certificate of occupancy documentation

Information prepared to support occupancy-related documentation needs.

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Whether you are beginning a residential project or coordinating a commercial space, start with a conversation about your documentation and permitting needs.

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