Building Permit Mississauga

At Acadia Drafting, our team strives to provide Mississauga homeowners with expert drafting and permit drawing services that result in quick municipal approval. We have over 10 years of experience helping our clients with ideation to execution, and everything in between. Our building plans and drawings are done to code, and follow all the required health and safety standards. Whether you are looking to renovate your home, or build or demolish it, we can help. Our full set of residential permit drawings in Mississauga include mechanical, electrical, structural and architectural – so you can rest assured that we have you covered. We can also help you with: 

Basement renovations are a fantastic way to extend your living space, however, if you are planning to do any construction beyond decoration then you will need to secure the correct permits before you begin. Depending on the scope of work you might require multiple permits, which can make it a little confusing. Acadia Drafting offers expert drafting services for basement permits in Mississauga, we have the experience to assist with the application of multiple permits, and expediting permit approvals.

Types of basement construction that require a permit:

• Basement Renovations: For all basement renovation projects that go beyond the decor, you must apply for an Interior Alterations Permit.
• Basement Apartment Construction: If you are interested in constructing a secondary dwelling in your basement, you will need to apply for a Secondary Unit Permit.
• Basement Underpinning Permit: If required, you might need to lower the basement floor to meet the minimum height for basement apartments, which will necessitate an Underpinning Permit.
• Separate Basement Entrance: A Walkout Permit will allow you to add a separate entrance to your basement apartment.

Basement permit approval timeline: 2 weeks – 3 months

Home additions consist of any structure that is attached to your primary property, including garage conversions, kitchen additions, second-story additions and more! Regardless of the type of structure you plan to build, you will need to apply for a Building Permit. Acadia Drafting is an expert at proposing permits for home additions in Mississauga, our team has years of experience with the local zoning bylaws for quick permit approval.

Process of applying for a permit for a home addition:

• Initial Consultation: Discuss project details and permit requirements with Acadia Drafting.
• Site Measurement & Zoning Assessment: Acadia Drafting will conduct onsite measurements for accurate dimensions.
• Drafting & Design: Then creating detailed drawings meeting regulatory requirements.
• Document Preparation & Submission: We will prepare all of the required documents and submit them.

Permit required for home additions: Building Permit

Building Permit approval timeline: 2 weeks – 3 months

If you have plans to build a Laneway Suite or Garden Suite on your property, then you will be required to apply for a Building Permit. The permit proposal will be determined by the scope of work and local zoning bylaws, Acadia Drafting has years of experience proposing permits for Laneway and Garden Suites in Mississauga. Our team has the experience to propose permits that will speed up the permit approval process.

Process of applying for a permit for a laneway or garden suite:

• Consultation: Discuss the details of the project and permit requirements.
• Site Measurement & Zoning Assessment: Acadia Drafting will conduct onsite measurements for accurate dimensions.
• Drafting & Design: Then creating detailed drawings meeting regulatory requirements.
• Document Preparation & Submission: We will prepare all of the required documents and submit them.

Permit required for both Laneway & Garden Suites: Building Permit

Building Permit approval timeline: 2 weeks – 3 months