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WALKOUT & SIDE ENTRANCE PERMIT SERVICES
Need a Permit for a Basement Walkout or Side Entrance?
PermitPath provides basement walkout and separate entrance permit drawings across Ontario, including building code review, permit applications, and City comment support.
Permit Drawings
Building Code Review
Permit Applications
City Comment Support
Walkout & Side Entrance Permit Solutions for Your Home
Basement Walkouts
Drawings for a proposed below-grade basement entrance.
Side Entrances
Plan a new or modified side entrance to your home.
Exterior Stairs
Entrance stair layouts and supporting construction details.
Foundation Openings
Review proposed door openings and foundation changes.
Basement Apartment Access
Coordinate the entrance drawings with your proposed basement unit.
Existing Entrance Review
Discuss existing work and any municipal comments.
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 Walkout & Side Entrance Permit Package May Include
Requirements depend on your property and proposed work. Services are confirmed in your estimate.
Site Plan
Entrance location and property-line information.
Entrance Layout
Existing and proposed access layouts.
Stairs & Guards
Stair, landing, handrail, and guard details.
Foundation Details
Details for foundation openings and supports where required.
Drainage & Grading
Relevant drainage and grading information for the scope.
Application Support
Permit submission and City comment support.
Questions Before You Start?
Feasibility depends on the property, proposed location, zoning, structure, and drainage. We review the proposal before preparing the drawings.
An entrance alone does not establish a legal unit. The proposed unit must also meet applicable municipal and building requirements.
Yes. Share photos, any drawings, and City comments so we can discuss the information needed and next steps.
The estimate confirms your drawings and application services. Municipal fees and any additional reports or specialist work are identified separately where applicable.
Let’s Plan Your Walkout & Side Entrance Project
Tell us your property location and what you want to build. We’ll help you understand the next steps.