Permits

By obtaining a permit and following the Ontario Building Codes you are ensuring your project is steps closer to being structurally sound and safe. Over the years, through development, testing, and new engineering products, the building industry has changed. There are standards to be maintained and guidelines to be followed; by building with approved materials and methods you ensure a better product. Generally, most projects require the building, plumbing and mechanical permits. The electrical permit is obtained by the electrician.

Owners are responsible for what happens on their property, which means it is their responsibility to ensure a permit has been obtained and displayed. The majority of work on a building or dwelling requires a building permit - including additions, renovations, alterations and any project greater than 10m2 (108 ft2). Projects such as decks (most sizes), sheds (greater than 10m2), finishing your basement, or even widening of windows also require a building permit.

Dealing with the various departments and forms to obtain your building permit can be very time consuming and frustrating! Allow our consultants to save you this hassle and do this service for you. Knowing what questions to ask saves time which saves you money.

Some possible approvals required to obtain a building permit are:

With our contacts and experience on how the permit system works you can be assured your permit and project will be handled efficiently with City Hall.

DON’T build without a permit and DON’T allow anyone to tell you a permit is not required, without checking for yourself. Call us or your local building department for verification.