Homes & Suites
From basement suites to new homes, we handle your design, engineering, and permit applications as one integrated team. Stop juggling multiple professionals.
What we help you build
Choose the project type that matches your plans. Each includes everything needed for permit approval.
Basement Suite
Legal secondary suite with separate entrance
Garden Suite
Detached backyard dwelling (ADU)
Addition
New room, floor, or wing to your home
Conversion
Convert single-family to duplex or two units
New Home
Custom home from the ground up
The coordination challenge
Most homeowners discover that getting a permit means becoming a project manager they never wanted to be.
Hire the architect
Find someone available, wait for their quote, explain your project, wait for drawings.
Hire the structural engineer
Architect's drawings need engineering. Find an engineer, explain everything again, wait for calcs.
Coordinate revisions
Engineering changes require architectural updates. Back and forth adds weeks.
Handle municipal feedback
Permit office wants changes. Now you're coordinating both professionals again.
One team, one timeline
Our integrated approach eliminates the coordination burden. Design and engineering work together from day one.
Faster timelines
No handoff delays between professionals. Design and engineering happen in parallel.
Predictable pricing
One quote covers everything. No surprise fees when coordination gets complicated.
Single point of contact
One team manages your project. You explain your vision once.
Permit-ready drawings
Our team knows what municipalities need. Fewer revision requests.
P.Eng stamped
All structural and mechanical designs carry a Professional Engineer's seal.
Risk transfer
We're responsible for getting your project through permit. Professional liability insurance included.
Renderings included
3D visualizations help you see your project before construction begins.
Project Visualizations
See your project before breaking ground
Garden Suite
Backyard perspective
Addition
Street view integration
Interior View
Suite layout visualization
Transparent pricing
Complete permit packages. No hidden fees, no surprise coordination costs.
| Project Type | Starting At |
|---|---|
| Basement Suite | From $6,000 |
| Garden Suite | From $10,000 |
| Addition | From $10,000 |
| Conversion | From $12,000 |
| New Home | From $10,000 |
Pricing varies by project complexity, size, and municipality. All packages include architectural drawings, structural engineering, and permit application support.
Free guide: Secondary suites in Nova Scotia
Everything you need to know about adding a basement suite or garden suite to your property. Zoning rules, permit requirements, and cost estimates.
- HRM and municipal zoning requirements
- Building code essentials for secondary suites
- Realistic cost ranges and timelines
- Checklist for permit-ready projects
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Ready to start your project?
Book a feasibility assessment. We'll review your property, discuss your goals, and give you a clear path forward. No obligation.
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