01 · Concept
Define the vision
Establish the site, priorities, room requirements, architectural direction, and project scope.
Custom Home Design and Permit Drawings
From First Line to Final Home.
Thoughtful custom home design, coordinated permit drawings, and practical project support for homeowners across Southern Ontario.
Design focusedClearly coordinatedResidential expertise
Concept · Coordination · DrawingsResidential Design Services
Design Services That Build Better
Custom home design leads our residential work, supported by coordinated services for additions, secondary units, interiors, structural alterations, and renovations.
01Custom Home Design
Complete residential design for new custom homes, including floor plans, exterior elevations, building sections, construction details, and project specific consultant coordination.
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02Interior Design
Integrated interior planning, functional layouts, and material direction coordinated with the architectural design of your home.
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03Additional Housing
Design and permit drawings for secondary dwelling units and garden suites, including layouts, access, life safety information, servicing, and building system coordination.
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04Renovations and Additions
Coordinated drawings for basements, interior renovations, and new additions, including existing conditions, proposed layouts, elevations, sections, details, and consultant information where required.
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05Structural and Access Alterations
Drawing coordination for load bearing wall openings, side entrances, and basement walkouts, including affected foundations, drainage, guards, and structural information where required.
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06Decks, Garages and Outdoor Structures
Permit drawings for decks, porches, patio covers, detached garages, and other accessory structures, including site placement, foundations, framing, stairs, guards, and connections.
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One Connected Design Journey
The website imagery reflects both active construction and completed work, showing how clear design information supports each stage of a residential project.
02 · Construction
Coordinate the details
Translate the approved direction into organized drawings and coordinate required consultant information.
03 · Completed Home
Bring the design to life
Support a clearer path from the drawing package to a finished residential project.
Drawing Package
Clear Information, Coordinated From the Start
A reliable drawing package begins with verified project information, defined responsibilities, and coordination suited to the agreed scope.
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Existing conditions documented clearly.
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Proposed work translated into coordinated drawings.
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Required consultant information incorporated where applicable.
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Permit submission and municipal comment support included when part of the agreed scope.
Why BuildCode Designs
Clear Scope. Organized Drawings. Straightforward Communication.
Clear Project Scope
Establish the proposed work, available information, required deliverables, and known limitations before drawing production begins.
Coordinated Information
Align architectural information with structural, HVAC, energy, survey, and other consultant documents where the project requires them.
Practical Communication
Explain drawing requirements, missing information, decisions, and next steps in plain language.
Support Through Revisions
Address municipal comments and revise BuildCode Designs drawings in accordance with the agreed project scope.
Our Process
A Clear Process From First Conversation to Submission
Each stage is organized around the project scope, available information, required decisions, and the responsibilities of everyone involved.
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Share Your Project
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Confirm Scope and Information
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Document and Design
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Coordinate Required Consultants
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Prepare the Submission Package and Support Revisions
Client Feedback
A Verified Client Experience
★★★★★
Google review · June 3, 2025
“Armeet is very knowledgeable about what he is doing. Reasonable prices and quality service. I was very stressed about my permit issue until talking to him, he has good communication, very fast turn over and the best job done.”
Common Questions
Start With Clear Information
These answers explain the typical starting point, consultant roles, and municipal responsibility.
View All Questions01What types of projects does BuildCode Designs work on?+
BuildCode Designs works on residential projects such as custom homes, interior design, renovations, secondary dwelling units, additions, structural alterations, decks, and garages. Appropriate commercial work may include office, retail, restaurant, tenant fit out, interior renovation, barrier free upgrade, and change of use projects within the firm's professional qualifications and scope.
02What do you need to provide a quote?+
Provide the property address and municipality, a description of the proposed work, photographs, sketches, existing drawings or surveys if available, the current stage of the project, and the desired timing.
03Can BuildCode Designs coordinate a Professional Engineer?+
Where engineering is required, coordination with a qualified Professional Engineer may be included as part of a BuildCode Designs design project. The engineer is responsible for their own professional design, documents, and review.
04Who approves the building permit?+
The applicable municipality reviews the application and remains responsible for approval and permit issuance. BuildCode Designs does not approve permits or determine the municipal review outcome.
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Tell us about the property, your project goals, available information, and preferred timing so the next steps can be defined.
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