Connect with local architects for residential and commercial projects, compare scope, experience, timelines and fees, and choose the professional who fits the work.
Permit.ca is a network connecting clients with independent professionals. Each professional is responsible for their own work. Permit.ca does not guarantee municipal approvals.
Rework layouts, additions, exterior changes and other residential improvements.
Post This Project →Expand an existing home with new rooms, floors or connected living space.
Post This Project →Plan a new home with architectural design, drawings and coordinated project scope.
Post This Project →Plan restaurants, offices, retail spaces, clinics and other commercial improvements.
Post This Project →Plan apartments, conversions and other multi-unit residential projects.
Post This Project →Move new residential or commercial buildings from concept into coordinated architectural design.
Post This Project →Architects can work on projects below 6,000 sq. ft. too. Where a 6,000+ sq. ft. architect requirement applies, that threshold determines when an architect is required — not the only size of project an architect can take on.
Two architect quotes can look similar in price while covering very different work.
Architect fees in Canada can vary based on project type, location, complexity, timeline and the architectural services included.
A lower quote is not always the better value if the scope is not the same. Compare deliverables, architectural fees, experience and timeline before you commit.
Turn project requirements into a clear layout and design direction.
Prepare plans, elevations, sections and supporting documentation.
Prepare documentation that may support a building permit application where included in scope.
Plan changes to existing residential or commercial buildings.
Get architectural design services for restaurants, offices, retail and other commercial projects.
Coordinate with engineers and other design professionals where required and included in scope.
Architectural design, planning, drawings and coordination within the agreed scope.
Foundations, beams, framing and structural systems where required.
Heating, ventilation and mechanical design where required.
Electrical drawings and system changes where required.
Plumbing layouts and fixture changes where required.
Building permit application and submission support within the agreed scope.
Depending on the property, project and municipality, the design may need to account for local requirements before the work moves forward.
Relevant local experience can help identify requirements earlier. Permit.ca helps you compare architects in Canada based on project type, scope and location instead of working through firm listings one by one.
ZoningBuilding CodeSetbacksMunicipal BylawsExisting Conditions
Manage one or multiple projects, compare scope, see what you’re paying for, and keep the full project moving in one place.
New room? More floor area? Revised layout? Keep the added work, updated deliverables and cost visible before it becomes part of the project.
Scope changed? See the added work and cost before you approve it.
Share the project, location and scope.
Connect with relevant professionals.
Review scope, fees, timeline and deliverables.
Confirm the scope and agreed milestones.
Track work, files, payments and approvals in one dashboard.
Fund one agreed milestone at a time through the Permit.ca workflow. Review the professional’s submitted work before approving the milestone.
If you are searching for architects near me, start with the project rather than contacting firms one by one. Share the project type, location and scope so you can compare relevant local architects based on the work you actually need.
Permit.ca helps you compare architects in Canada for residential and commercial projects based on project type, scope, location and professional experience.
Architect fees in Canada vary based on project size, complexity, location, timeline and the architectural services included. Compare the complete scope before deciding which quote offers better value.
Architectural design services can include concept design, floor plans, elevations, building sections, architectural drawings, permit drawings and consultant coordination depending on the project and agreed scope.
Compare architectural drawings, revision rounds, permit support, consultant coordination, timeline, professional experience, milestones and architectural fees.
Architectural services may include permit drawings and documentation supporting a building permit application, depending on the project and agreed scope.
Residential architects typically work on homes, additions, renovations and related residential projects, while commercial architects may work on restaurants, retail spaces, offices, medical spaces and other commercial projects. Relevant experience should match the project you are planning.
It depends on the work involved. An architect may handle building design and architectural documentation, while a structural engineer handles structural elements such as beams, foundations and load-bearing changes.
Local architects may have experience with the building codes, zoning requirements, municipal bylaws and permit processes that apply to projects in that area.
No. The professional required depends on the building, project type, scope and jurisdiction. Some projects may involve an architect, designer, engineer or multiple disciplines.
Yes. Compare the proposed scope, architectural drawings, permit support, timeline, revisions, fees and consultant coordination before accepting a quote.
Yes. Start by describing the project. The project scope helps determine whether you may need an architect, designer, engineer or other design professional.
No. Permit.ca is a network that connects clients with independent architects, engineers, designers and other building professionals. Permit.ca is not an architectural or engineering firm and does not directly provide architectural, engineering or other regulated professional services.
No. Permit.ca does not provide engineering, architectural, design or other regulated professional services. Permit.ca is a network that connects clients with independent professionals who provide those services under their own agreements, qualifications and professional responsibilities.
One place to find local architects, compare quotes and scope, and manage one or multiple projects from start to finish.
