Before you sign the lease, know what you're getting into.
A fixed-fee review of a commercial unit against your plans, for cafés, clinics, retail, offices, studios and childcare centres across the Lower Mainland. You go into lease negotiations knowing the likely scope, the permit path and what to ask the landlord to cover.
What we check
Permitted use
Whether your business is allowed in this unit, or needs a change of use.
Washrooms & accessibility
What the space has, and what your use will require.
Exits & occupancy
How many people the space can hold, and whether exits work for your layout.
Ventilation & plumbing
Kitchen exhaust, grease interceptors, sinks and drains for food service and clinics.
Fire separations
What may need upgrading between you and your neighbours.
Permit path
The approvals you're likely to need, and roughly how long they take.
What you get
A short written summary of the likely scope and permit requirements, the questions to raise with your landlord, and a clear view of whether the unit can work for you.
How it works
- 01
Send the address and your plans for the space.
- 02
We review the unit, the drawings available, and the city's requirements.
- 03
You receive a written summary and a short call to walk through it.
Who it's for
Business owners
About to lease a space.
Brokers
Helping clients choose a space.
Landlords
Preparing a unit.
Common questions
Book a pre-lease review
Send what you know about the unit. We reply within 2 business days with next steps and a fee proposal.
Prefer to talk? 604 218 4954
Email us at
mh@hartveritasarchitecture.comPlease include:
- — Your name, phone number and business or company
- — Type of business and lease status
- — Unit address and approximate size (sq ft)
- — What the space was used for before
- — Your target opening date