Building Permit Drawings & Residential Design
BCIN design services for Ontario homeowners, contractors and builders. We prepare permit drawings for basements, secondary suites, additions, decks, garages and new houses, along with residential HVAC designs for permit applications.
Find the right starting point
Choose the situation closest to yours. Each page explains what the drawings usually cover and what to expect next.
Built without a permit?
If work was done without a permit, we can look at what was built and tell you whether preparing drawings for a permit application makes sense. Every case is different. It depends on the existing conditions, the information available and the requirements that apply, and the municipality makes the final decision.
How retroactive permit drawings workServices
Building Permit Drawings
Drawings for basements, secondary suites, decks, renovations and multi-unit homes.
Retroactive Building Permits
Drawings for work already built without a permit, after a case-by-case review.
Residential Design
New houses, home additions, and detached garages and shops.
HVAC & Technical Services
Heat-loss calculations, ventilation and duct design for permit applications, and technical drafting.
How it works
Initial conversation
We discuss your project and identify any zoning or municipal requirements that may need further review.
Site visit, where needed
By appointment, we measure and document the existing conditions. If a visit is needed to assess the project before quoting, it is billed separately. Where applicable, any credit for the visit toward subsequent design services will be confirmed in your written quotation.
Written quote
We provide a written quote outlining the proposed scope and fees before drawing work begins.
Preliminary design
You review the proposed layout. This stage typically includes up to three rounds of revisions. Changes after you approve the concept may involve additional fees.
Permit drawings
We prepare the drawing set and supporting documents for your permit application. Reasonable drawing revisions arising from municipal review are included.
Submitting the application
We guide you through what your project needs and prepare the drawings and documents. If you would like us to submit the application and coordinate with the municipality for you, we offer that as an optional additional service.
Who you will work with
Neo-Scenic Designs is owner-operated by Tyler Webster and provides building permit drawings, residential design and HVAC design services. Where additional professional expertise is required, we coordinate with qualified professionals as part of the project.
Providing building design services since 2014. Neo-Scenic Designs (Neo-scenic Inc.) is a registered design firm, firm BCIN 206160.
How we work with you
- Written scopes and quotes before drawing work begins
- Identifying zoning or municipal requirements that need review, where applicable
- Coordination with qualified professionals when required
- Reasonable drawing revisions for municipal comments, within the agreed scope
For contractors and builders
Neo-Scenic Designs works with contractors and builders on residential permit drawings, additions, renovations, secondary suites and new construction. We can review your project requirements and provide a written quote for the drawing services needed.
Where we work
Based in London, Ontario, Neo-Scenic Designs serves clients throughout Ontario. In-person site visits are available by appointment, with travel arrangements depending on the project location.
Common questions
What should I have ready before contacting Neo-Scenic?
The project address, any emails or letters from the municipality (such as zoning comments or a deficiency letter), any sketches or photos of what you have in mind, and a short description of the work, for example "finish the basement and add a bedroom". With this we can discuss your project and identify any zoning or municipal requirements that may need further review.
How much do permit drawings cost?
It depends on the project: its size, what already exists on site, and which drawings and documents your municipality asks for. Starting prices for common projects are shown on our service pages, before HST. We confirm the scope and fees in a written quote before drawing work begins. If a site visit is needed to assess the project before quoting, it is billed separately. Where applicable, any credit for an initial site visit toward subsequent design services will be confirmed in your written quotation.
Can you submit the permit application for me?
Yes, as an optional service. Preparing the drawings and submitting the application are separate steps. If you would like us to submit the application and coordinate with the municipality, we quote that separately. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
Do you work with engineers?
Where the agreed project scope requires it, Neo-Scenic Designs coordinates with qualified engineering professionals and relevant technical suppliers. Engineering services are scoped and quoted separately. Other consultants may be involved, depending on the needs of the project.
Can you guarantee my permit will be approved?
No. The municipality reviews every application and makes the decision. We prepare the drawings for your project, and reasonable drawing revisions arising from municipal review are included in our scope.
Helpful guides
Start your project
Tell us what you are planning and where. We will reply with next steps and, once the scope is clear, a written quote. Office and site visits by appointment only.
Office and site visits by appointment only.