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Stop-work orders and unsafe structure cases
A stop-work order, the red tag on your door, halts a job until the problem behind it is fixed, and every idle day costs money. An unsafe structure case is more serious: it comes with hearing dates and deadlines, and missing them can end in a repair or demolition order. We find out what triggered it, fix it with the right permits, and get the order lifted or the case closed.
Who this is for
- Owners and contractors with a red-tagged job
- Owners who received an unsafe structure notice
- Properties with a hearing before a special magistrate or unsafe structures board
- Investors who bought a property with an open case
How we handle it
Find the cause
We read the order and the case file to pin down exactly why work was stopped or the structure was cited.
Get the right permits
Most red tags trace back to missing or wrong permits. We file what's needed and coordinate any drawings or engineering.
Prepare for the hearing
If there's a hearing, we put together the plan, documents and timeline the magistrate or board wants to see.
Lift the order
We schedule the inspections that clear the order and confirm the case is closed on the record.
Questions we hear
Can I keep working while I fix it?
No. Work covered by a stop-work order has to stop until the order is lifted, and continuing can bring more fines.
What is a special magistrate hearing?
Many Florida jurisdictions send code cases to a special magistrate, who can set deadlines and fines. Arriving with a clear plan and timeline makes a real difference.
How fast can a stop-work order be lifted?
If the only problem is a missing permit, it can move quickly once the permit is issued. Bigger problems take longer, and we'll tell you after reviewing the order.
Free quote
Tell us what you're dealing with.
Send the violation notice, permit number or project details. We'll review it and come back with a plan and a quote.