Do You Need a Permit to Install Commercial Awnings in Richmond, VA?

Hand holding an "approved" stamp over paperworkPermit regulations can vary according to whether you’re in the city of Richmond or a neighboring area of Henrico County, Virginia, but your commercial awning installation project will likely require a permit. In addition to the permit regulations applying to commercial improvements, awnings that use graphics or lettering to advertise a business may be subject to regulations regarding signage.

It doesn’t take much internet research to discover that there’s no simple answer to the question of whether you need a permit to install commercial awnings in the Richmond area. If you don’t want to spend hours or even days trying to find out what permits you need for your specific project and the types of information you’ll need to apply, you can simply turn to the custom awning experts at Roberts Awnings. We’ve been installing awnings for homes and businesses in the Richmond area since 1899, and we’re thoroughly familiar with the permitting requirements in all of the jurisdictions where we provide services. We can typically handle the entire permitting process or, if you prefer, we stand ready to guide you through it.

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When you turn to the experts at Roberts Awnings, we can evaluate your project according to its size, location, and any special requirements—such as flame-retardant fabric—that building codes call for. Moreover, we’re a Class A contractor that can provide shop drawings or stamped engineered drawings that may be needed for your permit application.

Roberts Awnings takes pride in being the Richmond area’s one-stop shop for commercial and residential shade solutions. Whether your commercial shade project encompasses fabrication and installation of a door canopy, architectural awning, shelter for outdoor seating, drive-through window or loading dock covers, or another type of commercial awning, you can feel confident entrusting it to the pros at Roberts Awnings.

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