Department of Building Inspection

Building Process

This is an overview of the residential construction process. Refer to Building Process for greater detail.

1. Prepare the necessary construction documents: 
2. Submit the construction documents, forms and fees,
3. The following departments within Chesterfield County will review the construction documents and note any deficiencies:
1. Building Inspections –plan review for code compliance,
2. Planning - property and zoning issues,
3. Utilities – water and sewer availability,
4. Environmental – erosion control, drainage,
5. Budget Management – proffer payments (when applicable),
6. Health (if on septic or well system),
4. Correct, modify and resubmit if any of the County departments require clarification or changes to the original submittal,
5. Pick up the Building Permit,
6. Start construction,
7. Apply for an amendment or revision if the plans change during the course of construction,
8. Request required inspections,
9. Complete the building and get final inspection,
10. Obtain Certificate of Occupancy,
11. Move in.