Renovation Design and Permit Drawings
Design and permit drawings for home renovations: removing walls, reconfiguring rooms and other changes that need a permit.
Is this you?
- You want to remove or move a wall
- You are reconfiguring a floor or opening up a kitchen
- You are renovating an older home and are not sure what needs a permit
- You are planning an addition
Not every renovation needs a permit. Changes to structure, plumbing, exits or how a space is used often do; your municipality decides. When yours does, we document the existing conditions and prepare drawings showing what will change. Work in an existing house may involve Part 11 of the Ontario Building Code, depending on the circumstances.
Planning an addition? See Residential Additions.
Existing and new floor plans
Existing Second floor plan. Open full size: Existing second floor plan with the adjoining portion shaded (opens in a new tab) 
New The same floor with bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry rearranged. The shaded portion marked NIC is outside the scope of the drawings. Open full size: Second floor plan with a primary bedroom, ensuite, bathroom, laundry and two bedrooms (opens in a new tab)
What’s included
- Existing and proposed floor plans
- Sections and construction details, as needed
- Plumbing fixture locations and basic ventilation notes, where applicable
Not included or separately scoped
- Engineering, for example for structural changes. We can help coordinate with qualified engineering professionals; engineering services are scoped and quoted separately.
- Where engineered roof trusses, floor systems or other specialized structural components are required, Neo-Scenic can coordinate the relevant supplier or engineer documentation with the building permit drawings.
- HVAC design is scoped separately from our architectural drawings. You can hire us for it, or use another qualified HVAC designer.
- Permit application management (optional)
- Permit application management is an optional service you can add to your design and drawing work. Drawing preparation and application submission are separate steps. Submitting an application does not guarantee municipal approval.
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.
The full processQuestions
Does my renovation need a permit?
Not every renovation does. Changes to structure, plumbing, exits or how a space is used often do. Your building department decides; we can help you find out before you start.
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.
Related services
Building permit drawings across Ontario, with local service in London, Kitchener and Middlesex County. Residential HVAC design across Ontario, including remote projects where suitable.
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