Blog tagged as Permits

Building Permit Drawings in Ontario: What Homeowners Need to Know (No Jargon)

By Tyler Webster



Planning a home renovation or addition in Ontario? You'll need building permit drawings before breaking ground. Think of these drawings as your project's blueprint: they show exactly what you want to build and prove it meets all safety requirements. While the process might seem overwhelming at firs...



18.10.25 10:06 AM - Comment(s)

What is a BCIN Designer? Why You Need One for Building Permit Drawings (Ontario Guide)

By Tyler Webster

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When planning a construction project in Ontario, you'll likely encounter the term "BCIN designer" during your permit application process. A BCIN designer is a licensed professional who holds a Building Code Identification Number: a unique five-digit registration issued by the Ontario Minis...


18.10.25 10:00 AM - Comment(s)

What's the Difference Between ARUs, ADUs, Secondary Suites, and Garden Suites? (Ontario Homeowner Guide)

By Tyler Webster


If you're planning to add extra living space to your Ontario property, you've probably encountered a confusing alphabet soup of terms: ARU, ADU, secondary suite, garden suite, laneway home, coach house, and more. Each municipality seems to have its own preferred terminology, leaving homeowners scrat...


18.10.25 09:55 AM - Comment(s)

Basement Permit Drawings Explained in Under 5 Minutes (Easy Guide for Ontario Homeowners)

By Tyler Webster


Planning to renovate your basement in Ontario? You're likely going to need basement permit drawings. Whether you're creating a legal apartment, finishing your basement for extra living space, or making structural changes, understanding permit drawings is essential for a successful project.

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17.10.25 08:30 PM - Comment(s)

Building Permit Drawings Rejected? 10 Costly Mistakes Ontario Homeowners Make (And How to Avoid Them)

By Tyler Webster


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Getting your building permit drawings rejected isn't just frustrating: it's expensive. Delays can cost you weeks or months of lost contractor time, seasonal weather changes, and mounting re-application fees. In Ontario, where the Building Code...



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