Precision plans for flawless, customized renovation projects.
Most contractors send you to a third-party engineer and wish you luck. GoGajic produces permit-ready architectural and structural drawings in-house — so your renovation is fully code-compliant, permit-approved, and build-ready without the runaround.
In Ontario, most significant home renovations require a building permit before work begins. The City of Toronto and all GTA municipalities won't issue that permit without a complete drawing package that meets Ontario Building Code (OBC) and local zoning requirements. A design drawing shows the architectural layout — floor plans, elevations, room dimensions, window and door placements, and how the finished space will look and function. An engineered drawing goes deeper: it covers structural elements like beam sizing, load-bearing wall removals, foundation modifications, and anything that affects the structural integrity of your home. When you apply for a permit without complete, code-compliant drawings, the City sends it back — costing you weeks. GoGajic eliminates that cycle by preparing drawings that get approved the first time.
The short answer: if your renovation touches structure, plumbing, HVAC, or changes the use of a space, you almost certainly need a permit — and that permit needs drawings. Here's a quick breakdown:
Renovation Type | Drawings Required? |
Load-bearing wall removal | ✅ Yes — structural drawings required |
Basement underpinning or waterproofing | ✅ Yes — engineered drawings required |
Legal basement suite creation | ✅ Yes — full architectural + structural |
Kitchen extension or layout change | ✅ Often — depends on scope |
Addition or bump-out | ✅ Yes — full package required |
Second-storey addition | ✅ Yes — architectural + structural |
Deck over 24″ from grade | ✅ Yes — structural drawings required |
Simple cosmetic kitchen/bath update | ❌ Usually not — confirm with us |
Not sure if your project needs a permit?
Every drawing package GoGajic produces is built to satisfy the City of Toronto building permit application requirements. Here's exactly what you get:
All structural drawings are stamped by a licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng) registered in Ontario — a mandatory requirement for City of Toronto structural permit submissions.
Most Toronto renovation contractors outsource their drawing work to a third-party architect or engineer. This creates a broken chain:
When GoGajic handles drawings in-house, all three phases — design, engineering, and construction — are coordinated by a single team led by Nikola Gajic, who holds a civil engineering degree and has 15 years of hands-on renovation experience in Toronto.
The result: drawings that reflect exactly how we build, permits that get approved faster, and a construction phase with zero surprises.
❌ Typical Contractor | ✅ GoGajic |
Sends you to a third-party engineer | In-house drawings and engineering |
You coordinate between firms | One team, one point of contact |
Permit rejections cause delays | Drawings built to pass first submission |
Drawing costs billed separately | Included in full-project estimate |
Engineer never visits site | Site-measured drawings from day one |
The City of Toronto processes thousands of residential renovation permits each year. Here are the key facts every homeowner should know before starting a project:
GoGajic has navigated this process hundreds of times across Toronto, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Brampton, and the broader GTA. We know exactly what each municipality’s permit office expects — and we produce drawings accordingly.
GoGajic provides in-house design and engineering drawings for renovation projects throughout:
No travel surcharges. No outsourcing. The same team that draws your project builds it.
For most residential projects, architectural drawings are ready within 7–10 business days of the site visit. If structural engineering is required, add 5–7 business days for calculations and stamping. Complex additions or basement suites may take 3–4 weeks for the full package.
For full renovation projects that GoGajic is also building, drawing fees are typically bundled into the project estimate. For drawing-only services (where the client is using a different builder), we provide a separate drawing package quote.
Yes. We prepare and submit the complete permit application to the City of Toronto or your GTA municipality. We handle all follow-up correspondence with the permit office — you don't have to navigate that process yourself.
Revision requests from the permit office are handled by our team at no additional charge, provided the revision is related to the original scope. Because our drawings are prepared by experienced professionals who know what reviewers look for, revision requests are rare.
Any project involving structural changes — wall removals, beam installations, underpinning, additions, deck structures — requires a stamped structural drawing from a licensed P.Eng. GoGajic includes this in-house. Purely cosmetic or non-structural renovations typically do not require an engineer's stamp, though we assess this on a project-by-project basis.
Yes. We are familiar with the permit requirements of all GTA municipalities — City of Mississauga, City of Brampton, Region of Peel, York Region, and others. Requirements vary slightly by municipality, and we account for that in every drawing package.
Don’t let a missing or rejected drawing package delay your renovation by weeks. GoGajic produces permit-ready architectural and structural drawings in-house — and then builds the project ourselves, so everything is coordinated from the first sketch to the final inspection.
In-house drawings. Licensed P.Eng stamp. City of Toronto permit submission included. 5-year workmanship warranty on all construction work.
