Building Permits & Architectural Design in Toronto, Ontario
BCIN-qualified building permit drawings, architectural design, and full-service renovations for Toronto homeowners. We know Toronto's Toronto Building requirements inside and out.
Building Permit Services in Toronto
Sandhu Design Build provides complete building permit drawing and design-build services for homeowners in Toronto, City of Toronto. Our BCIN-qualified designer (BCIN 512242) prepares code-compliant permit drawings and submits directly to Toronto's Toronto Building, handling the entire process from initial consultation through to permit issuance and construction.
Toronto's building permit process is managed by Toronto Building, the largest municipal building department in Canada. The city processes over 50,000 permit applications annually across its diverse neighbourhoods. Toronto has unique requirements including the Toronto Green Standard for sustainability, specific laneway suite and garden suite provisions, and neighbourhood-specific zoning that varies significantly between areas. Our experience with Toronto Building's review process helps homeowners and property owners navigate what can be a complex approval pathway.
Toronto Building Department Contact
Toronto's Toronto Building can be reached at 416-397-5330. However, you do not need to contact them yourself — when you work with Sandhu Design Build, we handle all communication with Toronto's building department on your behalf, from pre-consultation meetings to responding to plan review comments.
Our Services in Toronto
Building Permit Drawings in Toronto
Professional building permit drawings services for Toronto homeowners. BCIN-qualified, OBC-compliant designs submitted directly to Toronto's Toronto Building.
Learn More →Basement Permit in Toronto
Professional basement permit services for Toronto homeowners. BCIN-qualified, OBC-compliant designs submitted directly to Toronto's Toronto Building.
Learn More →Legal Basement in Toronto
Professional legal basement services for Toronto homeowners. BCIN-qualified, OBC-compliant designs submitted directly to Toronto's Toronto Building.
Learn More →Home Addition in Toronto
Professional home addition services for Toronto homeowners. BCIN-qualified, OBC-compliant designs submitted directly to Toronto's Toronto Building.
Learn More →Second Storey Addition in Toronto
Professional second storey addition services for Toronto homeowners. BCIN-qualified, OBC-compliant designs submitted directly to Toronto's Toronto Building.
Learn More →Garage Permit in Toronto
Professional garage permit services for Toronto homeowners. BCIN-qualified, OBC-compliant designs submitted directly to Toronto's Toronto Building.
Learn More →Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Sandhu Design Build
We bring a combination of BCIN-qualified design expertise, direct municipal experience, and full-service construction capability that most Toronto contractors cannot match. When you hire Sandhu Design Build, you get one company handling your entire project — from the first design sketch through to construction completion and final occupancy. No coordinating between separate designers, engineers, and contractors. No miscommunication. No finger-pointing.
Our principal designer has prepared and submitted building permit applications to Toronto's Toronto Building and knows the specific submission requirements, fee schedules, and review processes. This experience means your application is prepared correctly the first time — avoiding costly resubmissions and delays that add weeks or months to your project timeline.
Other Service Areas
In addition to Toronto, we serve homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area:
Frequently Asked Questions
Building permit fees in Toronto vary by project type and size. Most residential permits are calculated based on construction value or floor area. Contact us for a free consultation and we will provide a detailed estimate including both our drawing fees and Toronto's municipal permit fees.
Toronto's Toronto Building typically processes simple residential permits in 2–4 weeks and more complex projects in 6–12 weeks. Submitting a complete, code-compliant application — which we ensure — helps avoid resubmissions that add weeks or months to the timeline.
Yes. Toronto, like all Ontario municipalities, requires that Part 9 residential building permit drawings be prepared by a BCIN-qualified designer. Sandhu Design Build's principal designer holds BCIN 512242.
We provide building permit drawings, architectural design, basement permits, legal basement conversions, home additions, garden suites, deck permits, bathroom and kitchen renovations, whole home renovations, and commercial fit-out drawings for Toronto homeowners and property owners.