Serving Hamilton, GTA & Ontario
BASEMENT & ADU PERMIT SERVICES
Need a Permit for Your Basement or ADU?
PermitPath provides basement permit drawings and legal basement apartment permit support across Ontario, including building code review, permit applications, and responses to City comments.
Permit Drawings
Building Code Review
Permit Applications
City Comment Support
Basement Permit Solutions for Your Home
Basement Finishing
Basement finishing permit drawings for new rooms, washrooms, and changes to your existing layout.
Legal Basement Apartments
Drawings and application support for creating a separate residential unit.
Secondary Suites & ADUs
Drawings and permit support for an additional dwelling unit (ADU), including a secondary suite in your home.
Basement Renovations
Basement design services for layout changes and interior alterations.
Separate Entrances
Drawings and application support for new or modified basement access.
Existing Basement Review
Review existing work, drawings, and City comments to plan your next steps.
Your Permit Process, Step by Step
01
Project Review
Tell us about your property and what you want to build.
02
Site Visit
We document existing conditions and take measurements.
03
Permit Drawings
We prepare drawings and details for your project.
04
Permit Submission
We prepare and submit your application to the City.
05
City Review Support
We help address City comments and revisions within the agreed scope.
Requirements and review timelines depend on your project and municipality. Permit approval is determined by the municipality.
What Your Basement Permit Package May Include
Requirements depend on your property and proposed work. Services are confirmed in your estimate.
Floor Plans
Existing and proposed layouts with dimensions.
Building Code Review
Review of requirements for the proposed work.
Stairs & Exits
Stair, exit, and window details where required.
Structural Details
Details for openings, beams, and structural changes where required.
Supporting Drawings
Sections, elevations, and technical drawings appropriate to the scope.
Application Support
Permit submission and City comment support.
Questions Before You Start?
The requirement depends on the work you are planning. Describe any layout, structural, plumbing, or use changes so we can help you check the requirements before construction.
Suitability depends on your property, municipal zoning, and applicable building requirements. We review the proposed layout and existing conditions before preparing the drawings.
The package may include existing and proposed floor plans, a site plan, sections, construction details, and supporting technical drawings. We confirm the scope for your application.
Yes. Tell us what has already been built and provide any previous drawings or City comments. We can discuss the information needed and the next steps.
Your estimate sets out the included drawings and services. Municipal fees and any additional reports or specialist drawings are identified separately where applicable.
Related Services & Helpful Guides
Let’s Plan Your Basement Project
Tell us your property location and what you want to build. We’ll help you understand the next steps.