Our Services Overview

Professional design, code consulting, and permit documentation tailored to Ontario’s 2024 Building Code — for residential, commercial and rental projects across the province.

Permit-Ready Drawings
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gray steel 3-door refrigerator near modular kitchen

Accurate, code-compliant drawings tailored for Ontario permit approval — ideal for renovations, additions, or new builds. Includes P.Eng stamping & structural review—delivered within one week.

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A drawing of a plan of a building
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white leather couch and ottoman dinign set
Code Compliance

Already have drawings? We’ll review and refine them to ensure full compliance with Ontario’s 2024 Building Code — before you submit for permit approval.

Design and documentation for converting homes into legal boarding, lodging, or rooming houses — in full compliance with zoning and fire safety codes.

Student Rental Conversions
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) / Basement Units
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an empty room with a washer and dryer

Legal second suite design that meets municipal bylaws, fire separations, and egress requirements.

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aerial view of house village
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gray concrete building under construction
Zoning & Site Plan Analysis

Detailed review of your property’s zoning regulations to determine what’s allowed before you build.

Custom reports summarizing applicable code requirements — fire separations, occupancy classification, egress — for more complex projects.

OBC Code Summary Reports (For Architects/Builders)

Project Types We Support

Showcasing our expertise in residential design and code consulting.

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white wooden bench on wooden deck
Deck Design & Construction

We provide code-compliant deck design packages for new or replacement decks, including footings, guards, and framing plans required for building permit approval.

Side Entrance & Below-Grade Door Installation

We prepare structural and grading drawings for side entrances or walkouts, ensuring proper drainage, headroom, and safety according to Ontario Building Code 2024.

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an empty room with white walls and wooden floors
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a room that has some tools in it
Legalization of Existing Basement Units

If you've already built a basement suite, we can review it, identify any deficiencies, and prepare drawings to bring it into legal compliance for permit approval.

Load-Bearing Wall Removal

We create structural plans for removing interior load-bearing walls and provide the documentation required by engineers and building departments for safe alterations.

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