The Department of Building Safety’s mission is to secure the beneficial interest of the public’s life, health and welfare in their environment through the enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The Department of Building Safety is here to assist citizens of Vestavia Hills with all aspects of home improvements and remodeling projects. We are available to assist contractors in obtaining their city license and necessary permits.

All new commercial, educational and recreational structures are thoroughly inspected by the department to ensure public life safety issues are provided.

It is the responsibility of every contractor, plumber, electrician, heating and air contractor and irrigation contractor to obtain a permit before they begin work in the city. Please verify your contractor has a permit to assure your project will be inspected for code compliance.

We are here to assist you during every phase of home improvement, remodeling and new construction. It is in your best interest to obtain permits and have the proper inspections made when each phase of the project is completed.

The department also responds to complaints regarding property maintenance, unkempt homes and noncompliance with zoning and sign codes, along with various other ordinances of the city.

The Department of Building Safety’s mission is to secure the beneficial interest of the public’s life, health and welfare in their environment through the enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

The Department of Building Safety is here to assist citizens of Vestavia Hills with all aspects of home improvements and remodeling projects. We are available to assist contractors in obtaining their city license and necessary permits.

All new commercial, educational and recreational structures are thoroughly inspected by the department to ensure public life safety issues are provided.

It is the responsibility of every contractor, plumber, electrician, heating and air contractor and irrigation contractor to obtain a permit before they begin work in the city. Please verify your contractor has a permit to assure your project will be inspected for code compliance.

We are here to assist you during every phase of home improvement, remodeling and new construction. It is in your best interest to obtain permits and have the proper inspections made when each phase of the project is completed.

The department also responds to complaints regarding property maintenance, unkempt homes and noncompliance with zoning and sign codes, along with various other ordinances of the city.