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San Antonio building inspections

Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in San Antonio, Texas.

Reviewed 2026-09-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address
Cliff Morton Development and Business Services Center (One Stop), 1901 S. Alamo St., San Antonio, TX 78204
Phone
210-207-1111
Office hours
Monday - Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Website
Official site

Published scheduling rules

  • Phone-in inspection scheduling carries a $3 per-inspection fee; online scheduling via BuildSA does not. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Building Permit (New Construction / Additions)

  1. 1

    Foundation

  2. 2

    Framing

  3. 3

    Electrical

  4. 4

    Mechanical

  5. 5

    Plumbing

  6. 6

    Third-party special inspections (where applicable)

Applies to: Electrical Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-in electrical inspection

  2. 2

    Final electrical inspection

Applies to: General Repairs & Remodel Permit

  1. 1

    Foundation (for foundation repairs)

  2. 2

    Framing (for structural additions/decks/carports)

Applies to: Mechanical (Heating & Air Conditioning) Permit

  1. 1

    Mechanical rough-in inspection

  2. 2

    Final mechanical inspection

Applies to: Plumbing, Gas & Sewer Permit

  1. 1

    Rough-in plumbing inspection

  2. 2

    Final plumbing inspection

Applies to: Swimming Pool Permit

  1. 1

    Pre-gunite/plumbing inspection (as applicable)

  2. 2

    Final pool inspection

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Fence Permit, Re-Roof Permit, Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit

Sources & verification

Key facts verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-09-06.

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San Antonio building permits

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