Get your permit approved, not stuck in review.
We prepare permit-ready architectural drawings and manage the submission end to end — so your renovation, addition, or new build moves through the city without getting stuck on a reviewer’s desk.
Licensed Architect Reviewed & Stamped
500+ Permit Projects Successfully Delivered
Residential & Commercial Permit Experts
Proudly Serving Toronto & the GTA
GET YOUR QUOTE
Tell us the address and the scope — we'll tell you the path.
Send your property address and a short description of the work. We’ll confirm the likely permit path, the drawings you’ll need, and next steps before you spend a dollar on the wrong ones.
What type of permit do you need?
Every drawing set is prepared and stamped by a licensed architect, matched to exactly what your municipality needs to issue a permit.
Basement Apartment Permit
Legal second-suite drawings covering egress, fire separation, and second-unit zoning review.
Home Addition Permit
Rear, second-storey, and garage additions with zoning setback and lot-coverage review.
Load-Bearing Wall Permit
Structural drawings and engineer coordination for removing or altering load-bearing walls.
Basement Walkout / Separate Entrance
Drawings for walkouts, side entrances, stairs, guards, and drainage built to code.
Deck Permit
Permit-ready drawings for attached and detached decks, guards, footings, and setbacks.
Custom Home Permit
Full architectural drawing sets and consultant coordination for new-build homes.
Commercial Renovation Permit
Code-reviewed drawings for restaurants, retail, offices, and tenant fit-outs.
Change of Use Permit
Change-of-use drawings and code review for converting a space's use.
OUR PERMIT PROCESS
How our permit process works
A five-stage sequence from first phone call to approved permit.
01
Scope & Address Review
Send your project address and scope so we can confirm the likely permit path.
02
Site Measurement / 3D Scan
03
Permit Drawings & Consultant Coordination
We prepare drawings and coordinate structural or other consultants as needed.
04
Building Permit Application Submission
We compile documents and assist with submitting the complete application.
05
City Comments & Approval Support
We respond to city comments and revise drawings until the permit is issued.
Why homeowners and contractors choose Permit Build
Permit-focused, not renovation sales
We focus on permit drawings, zoning review, application support, and city comment response.
Clear steps from start to submission
You'll always know what information we need and what happens next.
City comments handled professionally
If a reviewer requests revisions, we update the drawings and prepare the response.
Trusted by homeowners and contractors
Permit Build has supported 500+ projects across the GTA.
Why Clients Trust Permit Build
Common building permit questions
Do I need a building permit for my project?
Most structural changes, additions, new basement suites, walkouts, load-bearing wall changes, and change-of-use projects require a building permit in Ontario. Send us your address and scope and we’ll confirm which applies to you at no cost.
What does Permit Build help with?
We prepare permit-ready architectural drawings, coordinate consultants where needed, submit the building permit application on your behalf, and manage the city’s review comments until the permit is issued.
How long does the building permit process take?
Drawing preparation typically takes 1–3 weeks. Municipal review times vary by city and permit type, generally 2–10 weeks.
What information do you need to get started?
Your property address, a short description of the planned work, and any existing drawings or floor plans you have on hand.
Can you help if the city already sent comments?
Yes. We regularly step in on applications that have already received city comments, revise the drawings, and prepare a clear written response.
Do you submit the permit application for us?
Yes, submission support is included. We compile the required forms and drawings and assist with the actual submission to your municipality.
Do you work with homeowners and contractors?
Both. Homeowners come to us directly, and general contractors bring us in as their permit-drawing partner across multiple jobs.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Toronto, Markham, North York, Mississauga, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Brampton, and the wider GTA.