I'd like the design to look simple and not too busy.  Incorporating both a building design, and/or  a permit design would be nice.  Something along the lines of a basic house structure or building outline or another example would be to incorporate a check mark to showcase the approval of the house. Simple and uncluttered that will also fit with the title, or to flow into it.  A simple blue print style design could also work, or a building, with a paper being examined with a magnifying glass over top of the building. (But try to avoid it looking like a ripped image of clip art)
Here are a few examples to check out:
https://pngtree.com/free-icon/house_140212
https://www.iconfinder.com/icons/291031/building_fence_find_find_home_home_house_magnifier_magnifying_glass_property_real_estate_search_searching_icon

Colours should be neutral and light, with an option to go black and white. Blue colours will work for either design, or green with the check mark. Font should be uniform, since it is involving permits and renovations.  They go hand in hand, and one is not more or less than the other.  Also, be precise, and ameprsand (&amp;) is not part of the web address and should not be part of the logo. 

You had a quick response and made changes that I requested.  Very good service and very good follow up.

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