TRaC โ€” Tidewater Repair & Consulting
WE FIX WHAT
OTHERS CAN'T.

Code violations. Permit nightmares. Failed inspections. Contractor disasters. When the city is against you and nobody else knows what to do โ€” 25 years of construction expertise cuts through the noise and gets your project back on track.

25+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Managed
100%
Licensed & Local
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Open City Violation?

The city has your property on their radar. You have options โ€” and a way out.

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Permit Got Denied?

Wrong turn on a permit application doesn't have to stop your project.

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Contractor Problems?

Overpriced bids, sloppy work, or nobody will return your calls. We've seen it all.

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Inspection Failed?

Failed inspection, no clue what the inspector actually wants. We decode it.

WHAT WE DO

Four Ways We Help

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Code Violation Defense

City has your property flagged. We represent you through the enforcement process โ€” from first notice to final inspection.

Stop Work OrdersNotice of ViolationSummonsOpen Cases
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Permit Navigation

Don't get lost in the permit process. We know Virginia's codes, your city's inspectors, and exactly what each project needs.

Change of UseRenovation PermitsCommercial TIResidential Additions
03

Contractor Vetting & Oversight

Hiring a contractor is the #1 mistake homeowners make. We review bids, check licenses, and oversee work.

Bid ReviewLicense VerificationScope WritingQuality Control
04

Inspection Preparation

Most inspection failures are preventable. We walk your project before the inspector does.

Rough-In PrepFraming InspectionFinal COFire/Electrical/Plumbing
THE PROCESS

Three Steps From Stuck to Done

1

Free 15-Min Call

Tell us your situation. We'll tell you whether we can help and what it would take. No obligation, no pressure.

2

We Build the Plan

Scope the project, cite the code, line up the right subs. You know exactly what needs to happen and what it costs.

3

We Execute or Oversee

We run the project or oversee your contractor. Either way โ€” inspections pass, the city closes the case, you're done.

ABOUT TRaC

Built By A Builder.
Run For Yours.

TRaC was built by someone who's spent 25 years in the field โ€” measuring, building, inspecting, and fixing what other contractors broke. Now that experience works for you.

We're not a contractor looking to upsell you into a big construction job. We're a consultant who tells you what you actually need โ€” and helps you get it done.

Licensed Class B Contractor โ€” Virginia DPOR

Norfolk
City inspectors, sharp โ€” know your code
Virginia Beach
Growing fast, permits complex
Chesapeake
Suburban, responsive inspectors
Newport News
Strong commercial base
Hampton
Older housing stock = more violations
Suffolk
Permits move, bureaucracy light
SERVICES & PRODUCTS

Straight Talk. No Hidden Fees.

Real solutions from someone who's spent 25 years in the construction trenches.

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Consultation

$150

30-minute phone call. Tell me what you're dealing with โ€” violation notice, permit denial, Stop Work Order, failed inspection. I'll tell you exactly what it takes.

Written summary + action plan after the call

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Permit Shield

Fixed Price

Complete permit package, submitted and managed until issued. No surprises, no city runaround.

Application prep, code narrative, city liaison, tracking

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Code Compliance Package

Fixed Price

Inspection prep + compliance docs + city submission. Pass the first time, stay compliant.

Pre-inspection walkthrough, inspector coordination

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Full Advocacy

Retainer

Ongoing representation from first violation to certificate of occupancy.

Unlimited consults, permit mgmt, inspection coord, FOIA

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๐Ÿ“ฅ Digital Products

๐Ÿ“‹ Norfolk Violation Response Kit

$47

DIY checklist + templates for responding to Norfolk code violations.

Instant download ยท PDF ยท Norfolk-specific

๐Ÿ“„ Virginia FOIA Request Template Package

$27

Pre-written FOIA letters tailored for Virginia property owners.

Instant download ยท Word format ยท Customizable

FREE RESOURCES

TRaC Resource Center

No-nonsense guides for Virginia property owners dealing with code violations, permit problems, and city bureaucracy.

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How to Read Your Norfolk Violation Notice

  • โœ“Code section = what law you allegedly violated
  • โœ“Correction deadline = when you must act
  • โœ“Penalties = what happens if you don't
  • โœ“Right to appeal = how to fight it

Most notices give you 10โ€“30 days. Don't let the clock run out.

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What Happens If You Ignore a Stop Work Order

  • โœ“Daily fines accumulate โ€” Norfolk charges per day
  • โœ“Contractor's license at risk
  • โœ“Property lien potential
  • โœ“Court referral for chronic cases

The longer you wait, the more it costs. Every day matters.

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Permit Denied? Here's Your Playbook

  • โœ“Get the denial in writing โ€” verbal denials aren't actionable
  • โœ“Request the specific code section cited
  • โœ“Ask for a pre-application meeting
  • โœ“File an appeal โ€” usually 30-day window

Denial isn't the end. It's the beginning of the fight.

๐Ÿ’ฐ When Code Compliance Saves You Money

ScenarioIgnored CostAddressed Early
Unpermitted deck addition$5,000โ€“$15,000 in fines + removal$800โ€“$2,000 permit
Failed inspection (structural)$200/day until re-inspection$150 reinspection fee
Zoning violation (unlicensed use)$1,000+/month until corrected$250 permit amendment
READY?

YOUR PROJECT ISN'T STUCK.
IT JUST NEEDS THE RIGHT HELP.

Free 15-minute call. No obligation. Tell us your situation โ€” we'll tell you exactly what it takes to fix it.

Serving all of Hampton Roads โ€” Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Suffolk, Newport News, Hampton, Portsmouth, and surrounding areas.