Permit Drawings

Compare Permit Drawing QuotesThen See Every Step After You Hire.

Post your project, compare complete scopes and quotes, then keep drawings, revisions, milestones and approvals visible in one place.

Post Your Permit Drawing ProjectFind Professionals
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Clarity Before CommitmentSee what each professional is actually proposing.
Right Expertise for the ScopeCompare professionals around the work your project needs.
One Connected ProjectKeep drawings, revisions, milestones and approvals together.
See the quote before you choose

Know Exactly What You’re Hiring.

A quote should show the work, price, timeline, milestones and exclusions not leave you guessing.

The project comes first

Your Project Determines the Drawing Package.

Permit drawings are not one universal bundle. Different projects can require different plans, technical details and professional disciplines.

Basement Renovation

Common Drawing Needs

Floor PlansSectionsEgress DetailsHVAC / Plumbing
Home Addition

Common Drawing Needs

Site PlanFloor PlansElevationsStructural Details
Load-Bearing Wall Change

Common Drawing Needs

Existing PlanProposed PlanBeam DesignStructural Details
Commercial Renovation

Common Drawing Needs

ArchitecturalMechanical / HVACElectrical / PlumbingFire & Life Safety
Get the Drawings Your Project Requires.Not every drawing on a generic checklist.
What may be in the package

Different Drawings Answer Different Parts of the Project.

Architectural

Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and construction details.

Structural

Framing, beams, columns, foundations and structural connections.

Mechanical / HVAC

Heating, ventilation, equipment and mechanical layout.

Electrical

Power, lighting and electrical layout where required.

Plumbing

Fixtures, drainage, venting and plumbing layout.

Life Safety / Accessibility

Egress, fire separations, life-safety and accessibility information where applicable.

Not every project needs every discipline.The drawing package depends on the actual project scope and applicable permit requirements.
Right expertise for the right part

Find the Professionals Your Permit Drawing Project Requires.

You shouldn’t have to understand every professional discipline before getting started. Start with the project.

PROJECT

Home Addition

Start with what you’re building or changing.

ARCHITECTURAL

Building Designer / Architect

Plans, elevations and sections.

STRUCTURAL

Structural Engineer

Structural design where required.

BUILDING SYSTEMS

HVAC / Electrical / Plumbing

Additional disciplines where required.

One project may need one professional. Another may need several.
Multiple quotes, one screen

Compare Real Scope Side by Side.

QUOTE ABuilding Designer$4,800 · 3 weeks
QUOTE BDesigner + Engineer$6,900 · 4 weeks
QUOTE CMulti-Discipline Team$8,400 · 3–4 weeks
Scope locked before work starts

See What’s Included. See What Isn’t.

No vague handoff. The agreed scope stays attached to the project.

Accepted Scope · Version 1

Included

Existing floor plan
Proposed floor plan
Elevations
Building sections
2 revision rounds

Separate if Required

Structural engineering
HVAC drawings
Electrical / plumbing
Survey
Permit submission support
Timeline3 Weeks
Milestones2
Total$4,800
One project. One record.

Keep Drawings, Revisions and Professionals Connected.

When several professionals are involved, the challenge is no longer just getting drawings. It is keeping track of the work.

QuotesMessagesDrawingsRevisionsMilestonesApprovals
Scope change

A New Requirement Shows Up? Add It Before Work Continues.

Change request

Add Structural Beam Design

Original scopeArchitectural Permit Drawings
New requirementBeam + Structural Details
ProfessionalStructural Engineer
Added milestoneStructural Design
Added cost$1,650
Approve ChangeAsk a Question
Updated project

Home Addition — Permit Drawings

Architectural drawings + structural beam design

Updated project value$6,450
New milestone: funded only after the change is approved.
Every step stays visible

From Project Post to Permit-Ready Drawings.

See what’s done, what needs your attention and what comes next.

✓
Project PostedScope, files and property details added
Done
✓
Quotes Compared3 professional options reviewed
Done
✓
Scope AgreedQuote accepted · first milestone funded
Done
4
Drawings in ReviewRevised floor plans uploaded
Your action
5
Permit-Ready PackageFinal professional deliverables
Next
Payment control

See the Work. Then Approve the Milestone.

Milestone 2 — Final Permit DrawingsSubmitted for your review
Funded$3,000
Files submitted

A101_Floor_Plans_Final.pdf · A201_Elevations_Final.pdf · A301_Sections_Final.pdf

Professional note

Final drawing set updated with the approved revision comments.

Approve MilestoneRequest Revision
Permit Wallet

Home Addition Project

Milestone funded$3,000
Current statusProtected · awaiting approval
Client platform fee$0
Approve only when ready. Approval starts The 7-Day Rule for the professional’s payout. A dispute can be raised before an eligible payout is sent.
What a clearer process feels like

See the Scope. Track the Work. Know What Happens Next.

★★★★★
“I could finally see exactly what was included before choosing a quote.”
Home Addition Client· Ontario
Example review
★★★★★
“When structural work was added, the new scope and cost were clear before I approved it.”
Renovation Client· Canada
Example review
★★★★★
“Drawings, revisions and milestone approvals stayed in one project instead of five email threads.”
Permit Drawing Client· Canada
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Permit approval reality

Permit Drawings Support the Application. The Authority Makes the Approval Decision.

1

Independent Professional

Prepares the professional services and deliverables agreed in the project scope.

2

Permit.ca

Connects Clients and professionals and provides the project workflow.

3

Municipality / Authority

Reviews the permit application and determines regulatory approval.

FAQs

Permit Drawing Questions, Answered.

What are permit drawings?

Permit drawings are plans and technical documents used to describe proposed building work for the applicable permit review process.

What drawings do I need for a building permit?

The required drawings depend on the property, proposed work and applicable authority. Common documents can include site plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and project-specific structural or building-system drawings.

Do I need to know exactly which professional I need?

No. Start with the project and proposed work, then compare professionals and scopes suited to the job.

Who prepares building permit drawings?

Depending on the project, the work may involve a qualified building designer, architect, engineer or another appropriately qualified professional.

Can I compare permit drawing quotes before hiring?

Yes. Compare proposed scope, price, timeline, milestones and professional information before accepting a quote.

What if another drawing or professional is needed later?

The additional requirement can be documented as updated scope. Where extra professional work or price is involved, agree to the change before that work proceeds.

Does Permit.ca prepare the drawings itself?

No. Permit.ca is the network. Independent professionals provide the professional and construction services arranged through the platform.

Does Permit.ca guarantee my permit will be approved?

No. Permit approval is determined by the applicable municipality or regulatory authority.

Permit Drawings

Get the Right Permit Drawings for Your Project With Clarity Before You Commit.

Post your project, compare professional scopes and quotes, and choose the support that fits what you’re building.

Free to post • No Client platform fee • Hire when you’re ready