Strata renovation permits

Your condo renovation, approved by strata and permitted by the city.

We prepare the drawings and applications for renovations in condos and townhouses across the Lower Mainland, for owners, contractors and property managers. One architect handles the strata package, the permit set and the back-and-forth with the city.

Send your project details Do I need a permit?

Do I need a permit?

Usually needs a permit

Removing, moving or adding walls
Relocating a kitchen, bathroom or laundry
New or moved plumbing fixtures and drains
Changes to sprinklers, ventilation or fire separations
Combining units or adding a bedroom or den

Often doesn't

Replacing cabinets and counters in the same location
New flooring, paint and finishes
Swapping fixtures like-for-like

Even without a permit, your strata will likely need to approve flooring and other changes. Rules vary by municipality and by building; we confirm what applies to yours at the first call.

How it works

From first measure to issued permit.

Site visit & measure

We measure the unit and draw accurate existing floor plans, review your goals and confirm what needs approval.

Strata approval package

Clear drawings and a scope summary for your strata council or property manager.

Permit drawings

Code-checked drawings, coordinated with structural and mechanical engineers where needed.

Submission & comments

We submit the application and answer the city's review comments for you.

Permit issued

Your contractor builds. We stay available for site questions and inspections.

What to have ready

Building address and unit number
Strata plan number and current bylaws
Any existing floor plans or past permits
Photos of the areas you want to change
Your contractor's name, if you have one

Where we work

White Rock, Surrey, Delta and Tsawwassen, Langley, Richmond, Vancouver, Burnaby, New Westminster, Coquitlam and North Vancouver.

Each city has its own forms and review times. We know what each one asks for, so your application goes in complete.

Common questions

Drawing time depends on the scope of your renovation. City review time depends on the municipality; we give you a realistic estimate at the start.

Most strata permit projects are quoted as a fixed fee after a short first call. You get a written proposal before any work begins.

In larger multi-unit buildings, many municipalities require permit drawings from a registered architect. Even where they don't, complete, coordinated drawings mean fewer city comments and fewer delays.

Yes. Many of our strata projects come through contractors. We work alongside your schedule and keep you copied on every submission.

Start a strata permit project.

Tell us about the unit and the work. We reply within 2 business days with next steps and a fee proposal.

Prefer to talk? 604 218 4954