Basement
Legalization
(Secondary Suites)
Why Secondary suites
A second unit is a self-contained residnetial unit located within a house. The unit may be in any part of the house, inluding the basement. Second unit provides an affordable housing option for many people in Onatrio.
These policies are intended to make unit safe, legal and livable. Subject to zoning requirements and restrictions, second units are permitted in detached and townhouse dwellings in Ontario.
Why Permit is required
In order to be legal, a building permit be required and must be registred with the city. These policies are intended to make second unit safe,legal and livable. Completing the one-time registration process ensures a second unit meets all requirements under the Ontario Building Code
Get you permit application Submitted in 1 business days.
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A legal basement is a legitimate method to manage your home mortgage and generate extra revenue.
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Ensures your family safety
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Protect from any structural failure
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Registered system helps fire department and other department in case of emergency to locate the second unit.
Permit Process
STEP 1: On-Site Measurement
Necessary Information required from client:
â–ª Legal property survey (In case the owner does not have legal property survey we offer the service of searching and buying at owner’s cost) & Floor Plan
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STEP 2: Drawing preparation and discussion for Owner approval with minimum two possible options.
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STEP 3: Apply for registration and building permit for the creation of a two-unit dwelling.
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STEP 4: Preliminary Review and Fee Payment
â–ª City fee as per project type and respective municipality
â–ª Architect fee as per service
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STEP 5: Permit Issuance
A Building Permit is your formal permission to begin construction, demolition, addition or renovation on your property
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STEP 6: Complete construction and call for inspections.
Benefits of Legal Unit
RELY COMMERCIAL
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We provides building permits for LEGAL BASEMENT AND SIDE ENTRANCE. We also provide a quick solution to a panic situation like receiving a NOTICE FROM BY LAW OR FIRE DEPARTMENT.
OUR TEAM SPECIALISE IN PREPARING AND SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION TO CITY WITHIN 24 HOURS AND HAVE PAST EXPERINCE WORKING WITH THE CITY.
We offer services in: BRAMPTON, CALEDON, MILTON, MISSISSAUGA, AJAX, WHITBY, VAUGHAN, OAKVILLE, BARRIE, BRANTFORD, BRADFORD, KITCHNER, PICKERING, CAMBRIDGE, TORONTO, GEORGETOWN.
We have certified licensed team who can help to prepare basement designs as per Ontario Building Code standards. We provide full service from site measurement to final registration. Our service is not just restricted to handing over the permit, we do support our customers during construction and inspections. Any queries at any stage of the project are welcome to be resolved.
We serve our clients in English, Hindi & Punjabi.