What this service covers

  • General structural review letters requested by building departments

  • Confirmation of existing structural conditions

  • Letters addressing specific permit comments or questions

  • Support for residential and light commercial projects

Structural Letters for Permits in Connecticut

Busch PE Services provides Connecticut-licensed structural reviews and PE-sealed letters to support residential and light commercial permit applications. These letters are commonly requested by building officials to confirm that a proposed condition or modification meets basic structural requirements.

This service is intended for straightforward, permit-driven requests where a formal structural design set is not required.

What you receive

  • PE-sealed structural letter suitable for permit submission

  • Clear description of what was reviewed and relied upon

  • Written responses addressing typical building official concern

Start a Project

Submit your project details and upload any available documents. I’ll follow up with next steps, timeline, and fee.

What’s typically required to get started

  • Project address and town

  • Description of the permit request

  • Plans, sketches, or photos (as available)

  • Any written comments from the building department

Fees

Fees for structural letters requested as part of the permit process vary based on the specific review required.

Typical projects start in the $400–$1,000 range.

Scope and fee are confirmed after reviewing submitted project details.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • A structural letter is a PE-sealed document that addresses a specific structural question or condition requested by a building department as part of the permit process.

  • This service is commonly used for residential and light commercial permits involving framing changes, equipment installations, or confirmation of existing conditions.

  • No. A structural letter addresses a specific request or condition and does not replace a full set of engineered construction documents unless explicitly stated.

  • Yes. If the building department has provided written comments or requests, those can be reviewed and addressed as part of the letter scope.

  • Project communication is typically handled through the applicant or contractor. If clarification is needed, limited follow-up may be provided within the original scope.

  • Submit your project details and upload any available plans or photos using the Start a Project form. You’ll receive a follow-up with next steps, timeline, and fee.