Commercial Renovation
Do I Need a Permit for a Commercial Renovation in Ontario?
Do I need a permit for a commercial renovation in Ontario? What triggers one, why zoning comes first, and what unpermitted work actually costs you.
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Commercial Renovation in Toronto & the GTA
Interior commercial renovation, partition walls, ceilings and finishes.
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What’s included
This is the work itself, item by item. If your job does not need one of these, it is not on your estimate.
Code and occupancy review
What the change of layout or use triggers under the Building Code, established first.
Landlord and lease coordination
Approvals, work letters and building rules dealt with before work starts.
Permit drawings and application
Drawings prepared and the permit filed and tracked through review.
Demolition and strip-out
Existing partitions, ceilings and finishes removed, with a designated substance survey first.
Partitions and ceilings
New walls built to the required fire and acoustic ratings, and ceilings installed.
Mechanical and electrical alterations
HVAC, power, lighting and data altered by our trade partners and inspected.
Fire protection changes
Sprinkler and alarm devices relocated to suit the new layout, by our trade partners.
Finishes and millwork
Flooring, paint, doors, hardware and joinery installed.
After-hours working
Scheduling around trading hours or neighbouring tenants where the building requires it.
Inspections and closeout
Inspections carried to final, deficiencies closed and documents handed over.
How it runs
Every job we take on follows the same sequence, from the first call to the walkthrough.
Tell us about the space
Size, current use, what is changing, and when you need to be operating.
We call you back
Within 24 hours, to understand the lease, the building and the timeline.
Site visit and written estimate
We survey the space and the services, and quote the scope in writing.
Drawings, landlord approval and permit
Drawings prepared, landlord approval obtained, and the permit filed and tracked.
Demolition and rough-in
Strip-out, then partitions, mechanical, electrical and fire protection rough-in with inspections.
Finishes and millwork
Ceilings, flooring, paint, doors and joinery completed.
Final inspection and handover
Final approval, deficiency list closed, and the space handed over ready to use.
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Where we work
Based in Newmarket. Working across Toronto, York Region, Simcoe and Durham.
What clients said about this work
5 out of 5 Office Renovation
We truly appreciate your commitment to this project. I must give a 100% satisfied mark as you not only finished the job early and under budget, but with great sub-contractors and excellent workmanship. The job was done very efficiently and timely.
HomeownerApr 2024
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