Custom Designed Homes
We provide customized home design options for individuals and families as well as developers looking for creative townhomes.
Garages and Carports
We can design both attached and detached garages or tight-fitting laneway garages based on your space and requirements.
Decks
We develop attached decks, free-standing decks, shaped decks, wrap-around decks, multi-tiered decks, entry decks, BBQ decks or any other deck you could think of.
Additions and Renovations
Whether you’re looking to renovate your interior or exterior, or if you’re considering an extension, we can help elevate your home to the next level.
Basements and Concrete Walk-Ups
We design legally compliant accessory apartments in your basement, whether it’s finished or not. We can also create concrete walk-up retaining wall enterances to both existing or proposed basements, with permit drawings and approvals.
Existing or As-Built Drawings
We work to create municipal-requested as-built drawings of existing structures, or to develop additional drawings to account for extensions or renovations.
Permit Services
- We are able to file for the following permits:
- Additional Dwelling Unit (ADUs) Permit
- Basement Apartment Permits
- Basement Walk-out Permits
- Custom Home Permits
- Attached/Detached Garage Permits
- Home Addition Permits
- Interior Alteration Permits
- Deck Permits
- Sunroom Permits
The Process:
Fill out our contact form and provide us with your requirements, dreams, location and anything you feel we should know to design your ideal space. This will help us establish the zoning bye-laws and building code requirements.
We will schedule an online meeting with you after performing a satellite review of your location, share a rough feasibility analysis, discuss your ideas and establish the scope of work.
Cost: Free
Time: 1 hr
The next step would be an on-site property visit to take detailed measurements. which will be used by our designer to come up with a conceptual 3D design with a round of revisions.
Cost: According to the scope
Time: 2-4 weeks
After your approval, we will start preparing the permit drawings for compliance and submission to your local municipality. This step will include all documentation, complete drawing set with stamp and engineering analysis according to the contract.
Cost: According to the area of project
Time: 8-12 weeks
After the completion of the drawing set, our team will submit it to your local planning office. The time taken to receive approvals vary from project to project, however the expected time could be between 6 to 12 weeks.
Cost: As per Municipality Permit Fee
Time: 6 to 12 weeks (may vary)
We can help you make the most of your time while waiting for the building permits by helping you decide on the finishes, developing the construction drawing set and connecting you to our vetted contractors. They can provide you with the estimated costs and time frame to make your dream design a reality.
Cost: According to the area of the project
Time: 4-6 weeks