Ontario Building Code–compliant permit drawing packages for residential additions, alterations, secondary suites, and accessory structures — prepared by a BCIN-registered designer and backed by LiDAR-verified field measurements.
Other BCIN designers estimate with tape measures.
SmartScanz scans first — ±2mm LiDAR accuracy before a single line is drawn.
The only permit drawing service in KW that does both.
"Every permit drawing we produce is built on real-world measured data — not assumptions. That's the difference between drawings that sail through review and drawings that don't."
We scan your property with the Leica BLK360 SE before drawing a single line. Every wall, ceiling height, window position, and structural element captured to ±2mm. No field errors. No costly revisions mid-permit. No guesswork.
All permit drawing packages are prepared by a BCIN-registered house designer under Ontario Building Code Part 9. Drawings formatted to meet Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, and Guelph permit submission standards.
Field measurement, existing conditions documentation, and permit drawing preparation — all under one roof. No hiring a separate scanner and a separate designer. We handle it end to end, faster and at a lower combined cost.
We know how the City of Kitchener and Region of Waterloo review permit submissions. Not a Toronto or London firm targeting KW as a side market — SmartScanz is headquartered here.
Full dimensions, construction notes, door and window schedules, cross-sections, site plans, and BCIN designer declaration. Drawings that pass permit review and give your contractor everything they need.
Detailed, itemized quote within 24 hours. No vague estimates. No hidden fees. You know exactly what the package includes and what it costs before we touch anything.
Main-floor, rear, and second-storey additions. Full permit drawing packages including site plan, floor plans (existing + proposed), all four elevations, cross-section, and construction notes. LiDAR captures the existing structure — no guesswork.
Get a Quote →Basement secondary suite and in-law apartment permit drawings compliant with Ontario's Additional Residential Units regulations. Egress windows, ceiling heights, fire separation, and unit layouts drawn to OBC requirements.
Get a Quote →Structural alterations, load-bearing wall removal, window and door changes, change of use — any scope that triggers a building permit. We document existing conditions and produce the full drawing set your municipality requires.
Get a Quote →Detached garages, garden suites, carports, and other accessory structures requiring a permit in the Region of Waterloo. Site plan, structural drawings, setback compliance, and zoning callouts all included.
Get a Quote →Deck permit drawings compliant with OBC structural requirements. Beam and joist sizing, post spacing, ledger connection details, and guard rail callouts included. LiDAR confirms the exact house footprint so everything fits first time.
Get a Quote →Previous owners did work without permits? We scan the existing as-built conditions, produce accurate drawings, and prepare the BCIN permit package for retroactive permit applications — often required during property sales or refinancing.
Get a Quote →A clear, defined process — no ambiguity, no surprises. Most residential permit packages delivered within 7–14 business days of the site scan.
From Blueprint to Permit-Ready.
Tell us your project scope. We confirm permit requirements, flag zoning considerations, and provide a detailed, itemized quote within 24 hours.
FREE · 24HR QUOTEWe arrive with the Leica BLK360 SE and capture your existing structure to ±2mm accuracy in a single visit. Every wall, ceiling height, window, door, and exterior dimension — permanently documented.
±2MM · LEICA BLK360 SEWe develop preliminary layouts based on your goals and the scanned existing conditions. One round of revisions included at no extra charge.
REVISIONS INCLUDEDFull BCIN-compliant permit drawings: site plan, floor plans, all four elevations, cross-section, window and door schedule, construction notes, and BCIN designer declaration.
BCIN SIGNED · PERMIT READYPDF and DWG drawing set delivered via secure cloud link. You submit to your municipality. We're available to respond to any municipal comments during review.
PDF + DWG · 7–14 BUSINESS DAYSEvery BCIN designer will hand you drawings. Only SmartScanz combines LiDAR field verification with permit drawing expertise — one team, one visit.
| Feature | SmartScanz ♦ | JMC Design Build | Neo-Scenic Designs | Typical BCIN Designer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based in Kitchener-Waterloo | ✓ Local | ✗ Niagara | ✗ London area | ~ Varies |
| LiDAR field measurement included | ✓ Leica BLK360 SE ±2mm | ✗ Tape measure | ~ $350 add-on | ✗ Tape measure |
| BCIN permit drawings | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scan + drawings from one team | ✓ Fully integrated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| 24hr itemized quote | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Retroactive / unpermitted work drawings | ✓ | ~ | ~ | ✗ |
| Scan-to-BIM / Revit also available | ✓ Full Scan-to-BIM | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
All packages include LiDAR site scan + BCIN permit drawings. Final pricing confirmed after reviewing your project scope — no surprises, no hidden fees.
Free, itemized quote within 24 hours. Kitchener-Waterloo's only BCIN designer with LiDAR field measurement built in.
Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Serving KW, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington & GTA
+1 (519) 574-1670
Mon–Fri, 8am–6pm EST
info@smartscanz.com
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