Architectural Design and Planning West Toronto Homeowners Trust
Our BCIN-licensed team designs your renovation and prepares your permit drawings in-house, so you are not coordinating a separate architect on top of your contractor.
The First Step in Almost Every Renovation
Before any construction starts, your project needs a design that meets Toronto’s zoning rules and permit drawings the city will actually approve. About half of our projects begin at this stage. We handle it in-house rather than sending you to a separate firm, so your design and your build stay connected from day one. See the results in our portfolio.
A Disconnected Design Process Costs You Later
What Usually Goes Wrong
- Designs that do not account for the actual budget
- Permit applications rejected or delayed
- A builder who cannot build what was drawn
- Zoning issues discovered after design is done
- Months lost between design and construction
How We Connect Design and Construction
- Designs shaped by realistic construction costs
- In-house permit applications and follow-up
- The same team that designs also builds
- Zoning checked before design work begins
- A direct path from drawings to groundbreaking
A Standalone Service, or the Start of Your Full Project
Some clients come to us for design and permit drawings only. Most use this as the first phase of a larger project, whether that is a whole-home renovation, a home addition, or basement underpinning. Either way, you own the drawings and the decision of how to proceed.
Start With a Design Consultation
Book a free consultation and we will talk through what is possible for your property and your budget.
Why Choose Us
Why Homeowners Start Here
BCIN Licensed In-House
We prepare your architectural drawings and manage your permit application ourselves, with no separate architect to coordinate.
Designs Grounded in Real Costs
Because we also build what we design, our drawings reflect what is actually achievable within your budget.
25 Years of Toronto Permit Experience
We know Toronto's zoning rules and permit process well, including the specific quirks of older West Toronto lots.
A Direct Path to Construction
If you choose to build with us, your design phase flows straight into construction with the same team you already know.
Our Design and Planning Process
Not Sure Which Service You Need?
If you already know the type of project you are planning, explore our home renovation, home addition, or interior redesign pages, or book a consultation and we will help you figure out the right starting point.
Architectural Design FAQs
Do I need an architect for my renovation?
You need permit drawings prepared by a qualified professional. As a BCIN-licensed firm, we prepare these in-house instead of requiring a separate architect.
What is the difference between design and permit drawings?
Design is the creative and functional plan for your space. Permit drawings are the technical documents the city needs to approve construction. We handle both together.
How long does the design and permit process take?
This varies by project and city processing times, but most design and permit phases take six to twelve weeks. We will give you a realistic estimate for your project.
Can I use your design drawings with a different builder?
Our design and planning service is intended to lead into construction with our team, so we can design with your actual budget and buildability in mind from the start.
Do you handle zoning issues?
Yes, we review zoning requirements before designing, so we can flag any issues early rather than after drawings are complete.
What areas do you provide design services in?
We focus on West Toronto, including High Park, Roncesvalles, and Bloor West. See our About Us page for details.
Do I need an architect for my renovation?
You need permit drawings prepared by a qualified professional. As a BCIN-licensed firm, we prepare these in-house instead of requiring a separate architect.
What is the difference between design and permit drawings?
Design is the creative and functional plan for your space. Permit drawings are the technical documents the city needs to approve construction. We handle both together.
How long does the design and permit process take?
This varies by project and city processing times, but most design and permit phases take six to twelve weeks. We will give you a realistic estimate for your project.
Can I use your design drawings with a different builder?
Our design and planning service is intended to lead into construction with our team, so we can design with your actual budget and buildability in mind from the start.
Do you handle zoning issues?
Yes, we review zoning requirements before designing, so we can flag any issues early rather than after drawings are complete.
What areas do you provide design services in?
We focus on West Toronto, including High Park, Roncesvalles, and Bloor West. See our About Us page for details.
What renovation types does this service support?
Design and planning supports all of our renovation services, including whole-home renovations, additions, extensions, and basement underpinning.
