Transparent pricing, firm quotes after diagnostic
No hidden costs or guesswork: we publish our baseline fees across every service tier. A binding fixed-fee proposal is issued following your preliminary feasibility diagnostic.
Preliminary Feasibility Diagnostic — from $100
Before committing thousands to design drawings, we verify borough zoning bylaws, setbacks, mandatory professional requirements, and preliminary budgets. Delivered in 48 to 72 hours.
✓ 100% credited toward your drawing package fees if you proceed with our team.
| Scope of Work | What is included | Timeline | Price (Pre-tax) | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feasibility Diagnostic Recommended First Step | Borough zoning review, legal requirements, site constraints, indicative budget. 100% credited toward your drawing package if you proceed. | 48 to 72 hrs | from $100 | Details ↗ |
| As-Built Survey & Existing Drawings | On-site laser measurement visit, floor plans, sections, and elevations in BIM format (up to 1,000 sq ft). | 5 to 10 days | from $450 | Details ↗ |
| Interior Renovation (Non-structural) | 2 layout concepts, full permit drawings, building code compliance table, municipal submission & follow-up, 2 revision rounds. | 2 to 4 weeks | from $900 | Details ↗ |
| Structural Renovation (Load-Bearing Wall Removal) External OIQ Engineer | Design plans, structural calculations & drawings signed and sealed by an external licensed engineer (OIQ), permit application package. | 3 to 5 weeks | from $2,600 | Details ↗ |
| Building Addition & Extension External Engineering | Preliminary site survey, building design layout, complete drawing set, external structural engineering coordination when required, borough permit coordination. | 4 to 8 weeks | from $3,500 | Details ↗ |
| Storey Addition, New Construction, 3+ Storeys External OAQ / OIQ Members | Plans signed and sealed by an architect or engineer member of their professional order, where required by law. Complete multidisciplinary coordination. | Custom scope | 3% to 6% (from $4,500) | Details ↗ |
| Commercial & Workplace Space Planning | Design layout, technical floor plans, MEP engineering coordination as needed by external engineers, permit package (up to 1,500 sq ft). | 3 to 6 weeks | from $2,200 | Details ↗ |
| Minor Variance (Dérogation mineure), SPAIP / PIIA | Standardized drawings, contextual integration presentation boards (PIIA), 3D renderings, graphical brief, Urban Planning Committee defense. | Borough dependent | from $600 | Details ↗ |
| 3D Rendering & Visualization | Photorealistic day or night view (interior, exterior, aerial, or exploded axonometric). High-resolution 4K. | 3 to 5 days | from $150 / view | Details ↗ |
| Contractor RBQ Tender Packages | Technical tender specifications, request for bids sent to 3 RBQ-licensed general contractors, identical-basis comparative evaluation grid. | 1 to 2 weeks | from $350 | Details ↗ |
| Project Coordination & Jobsite Visits | Stakeholder coordination, milestone scheduling, regular jobsite inspection visits, progress reports, and variation tracking. | Construction span | $85 / hour | Details ↗ |
| B2B BIM Subcontracting & Technical Drafting | Production capacity for firms & contractors: Revit modeling, Scan-to-BIM, custom families, clash detection, template creation. | Per engagement | $70 / hour | Details ↗ |
Representative Project Budget Calculations
Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel
Interior spatial redesign in a Montreal duplex without affecting load-bearing walls or unit fire separations.
Rear Building Extension (20 m²)
Single-family home in Montreal with estimated construction value of $100,000.
Coffee Shop Fit-out (800 sq ft)
Street-level commercial suite, universal accessibility and NBC fire safety code compliance.
* Mandatory notice: Indicative examples only. Municipal permit fees are payable directly to the City of Montreal. A firm fixed-fee quotation is provided after your preliminary feasibility diagnostic.
Third-Party Municipal & Surveying Fees
Costs to budget depending on project scope (payable directly to authorities and surveyors):
- City of Montreal Permit: $9.80 per $1,000 of construction value (residential minimum: $167.40 / commercial minimum: $491.70).
- Certificate of Location: prepared by a licensed Quebec land surveyor if building footprint changes.
- Environmental or Geotechnical Testing: soil testing or asbestos assessment when required by borough authorities.
Contractual Terms & Payment Milestones
- Standard Milestone Schedule: 30% upon contract signing · 40% upon preliminary drawings delivery · 30% upon permit submission.
- Revision Rounds Included: 2 comprehensive revisions included with every engagement ($150 / additional series).
- Taxes: GST (5%) and QST (9.975%) apply on all listed amounts.