Burnham Nationwide

Burnham Nationwide handled our permit application for a project that took 4 years to get off the ground. If anyone has worked with the city the permit process can be a nightmare. Burnham handled everything. The process went smoothly, underbudget and there were no delays with getting our permits. I like the informative news letters they send out with helpfull information and the staff is great. they get two thumbs up from me!

It’s sad when the city has permit rules that are so complex that you need to hire someone to do it for you. that is the case in Chicago. I tried to start the process myself (permit for some foundation work) and the planners in City Hall enjoyed a good laugh, and said that I needed a permit expediter. So, I searched, and searched. looks like Burnham is the only game in town for this type of foundation work.
Your experience begins by visiting their slick downtown office, and talking with an experienced engineer. Once the permit process begins, you’ll be assigned an entry-​level type person (out of college?) to handle the mundane task of getting all the needed stamps for your permits and drawings. It is frustrating, indeed. Burnham did a good job overall, but for $ 5000 I would have rather done it myself.