Memar Architects in Mississauga
If designing a custom home, building your dream house, or doing any other design, construction, or renovation project in Mississauga interests you, look no further!
We have significant experience in working with modern home design, research, development, technical support, and construction administration for buildings in many locations, including Lorne Park and Port Credit. Click here to view some of our projects.
In this page, you’ll find a review of the design process, building permits, and how Memar Architects will take a simple idea and transform it into your dream home!
Memar Architects Design and Building Permit Process in City of Mississauga
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Step Zero
The city of Mississauga has an office that will oversee your project. The map on this page will help you locate the boundaries of the city of Mississauga and check if your home is located in its territory. Also, we have included the City’s contact information below
City of Mississauga
300 City Center Drive
Mississauga, ON, L5B 3C1
Design and Permit Process for a Custom Home in Mississauga
In the city of Mississauga, a building permit will need to be obtained prior to starting any major construction job. Depending on the size of your project, the custom home design and building permit process
Usually, smaller projects that don’t include changes to the house’s exterior or its footprint are completed faster. On the other hand, projects involving an addition to the house or changing the front to boost curb appeal can take longer.
After an architect completes your home design, you should submit it to the building department. An examiner will be assigned to review your project to ensure it complies with local zoning bylaws, the Ontario Building Code, and any other applicable law. This step is required to obtain a building permit.
Tip: An architect can help you complete this process and can assist you with hiring other consultants. A Mississauga residential architect can facilitate this process, as they’re more familiar with the associated bylaws and regulations.
Do You Really Need a Building Permit for Construction in Mississauga?
The city of Mississauga requires that you obtain a permit before altering any fixed structural and architectural elements of the house. This includes (but is not limited to) relocating mechanical fixtures, removing and/or relocating load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls, making new openings in exterior walls, and any addition or change to the grading of the house.
This includes, but is not limited to;
- Relocating mechanical fixtures
- Removing and/or relocating load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls
- Making new openings in exterior walls
- Any addition or change to the grading of the house
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CHOOSE THE BEST ARCHITECTS
Custom luxury home design in Mississauga is an exciting and dynamic experience! Your first decision: would you rather work with a drafting technician, or contact a professional residential architect? A drafter can help you draft what you need but an architect can understand why and what you need to change and can help you find the most efficient and cost-effective custom home design. There are many other advantages to hiring an architect because they will be able to help you avoid many common mistakes, especially if they are already familiar with local neighborhoods and building codes.
ZONING RESEARCH
In the city of Mississauga, your building application has to be in compliance with zoning bylaws─both new and old. A skilled residential architect can help you get through this phase, as they understand limitations and requirements related to bylaws. They will know how to apply proper changes to the design in order to maximize the use of the land and increase custom home design efficiency.
PREPARE PERMIT DRAWINGS
Next, your Mississauga residential architect will prepare a complete set of drawings for your house. These drawings will include sections, elevations, and construction specifications. Should you decide, the architect can also contact other professionals (such as Structural Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Surveyors) to prepare additional documentation required by the city of Mississauga.
SUBMIT BUILDING APPLICATION
When all of your drawings and technical documentation have been assembled, it is time to submit your application to the city of Mississauga. City examiners will work alongside your architect to conduct a complete review of the application. This phase requires constant communications between the city examiners and architect to ensure that the submitted documents are in full compliance with the City’s requirements.
Five Steps of Memar Architects Design Process
Step One
Unless you have the floor plans of your existing house, you will need to have an as-built drawing prepared by a technician. The technician will visit your property and take onsite measurements (room dimensions, window and door locations, etc.) and pictures. It is very important to have an accurate and detailed as-built drawing, since a custom home design architect needs this information in order to prepare the best proposal for your renovation/alteration. If any information on the as-built drawing is incorrect or missing, this would require costly adjustments to be made during the construction phase.
Step Two
You might already have a survey of your property; or, depending on the project, you might need to get a new survey. A surveyor will need to measure and record the precise location of the property’s boundaries along with setbacks (relationship to surrounding properties), easements, rights of way, accessory buildings, fences, decks, and any other legal limitations. For any major addition to, or extension of your house, it is highly recommended that you also order a new topographic survey. This will give your architect the ability to design your house (or renovations to your existing structure) in collaboration with the surrounding environment, resulting in a perfect luxury home design. Tip: In the city of Mississauga, you cannot build any addition or extension to your house, unless you submit a survey.
Step Three
In this phase, you will meet with your architect and tell them how to create your modern home design. It is helpful to bring along pictures of houses you like, which can be used as a reference. You might want to prepare a “wish list” of what you like to have in your future home. Your Mississauga residential architect will use this meeting to get the information they will need in order to create a schematic design based on your wishes. If you do not know where to start, please check out our gallery for some inspiration. (link) Tip: A well-planned schematic home design is a real asset, because it can be a great step toward understanding your needs and requirements. Glossing over this phase (or even missing it completely) can significantly increase your project time and cost.
Step Four
The top residential architects use the latest technology to create 3D models of your future home before construction begins. This can give you a better understanding of what your house will look like, and it is a great opportunity to explore the proposed custom home design and make any desired changes before it is too late.
Step Five
Now that your ideal custom home is mapped out in the computer, you are ready to continue on to the next step: getting a city of Mississauga building permit.
Committee of Adjustment (COA)
City of Mississauga Committee of Adjustment Process
Our Cost-Effective Solution
The multifaceted nature of our expertise allows us to provide top of the line efficiency, saving time and conserving other resources in the process of creating your final product. We pass this efficiency on to our clients by offering an extremely competitive rate for all luxury home design and building permit processes without any sacrifice of quality.
Our Response Time
We keep our promises... this is the bottom line for us. We do everything in our power to move your project forward, making sure to keep you updated and informed throughout the process. We can guide you through the steps and help you make the most realistic and efficient decisions. We respond to emails and phone calls in a timely manner, and a dedicated project manager is assigned to each and every project. Clients are provided with direct access to their project managers, ensuring that they will receive the personal attention and up-to-date information that they need. We have two briefings per week to review all projects to make sure no project is left behind.
What Makes Us A Top Mississauga Residential Architect Services Firm?
The experts at Memar Architects can make your dream luxury home design come true! We provide the quality results you need, as quickly as possible and in a cost-effective way. We are dedicated to offering our clients the top Mississauga residential architect services.
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