Likely drawing package
An initial indication of the type of drawing package your project may require.
BCIN-qualified design support - Barrie & Simcoe County
Before you pay for drawings, find out if your project is ready for a building permit.
Get a free preliminary readiness check for your basement, addition, deck, garage, second suite or residential renovation.
Takes approximately 3 minutes. No obligation. Drawings are not included.
- BCIN-qualified design
- Municipal-review drawing scope
- Homeowner-focused guidance
Your free 1-page summary
Project Readiness Summary
- Likely drawing package
- Missing project information
- Main items to review
- Project readiness level
- Recommended next step
Free preliminary review
Tell ESCL Design about your project.
Share the address, municipality, project type and any photos or sketches you already have. ESCL Design will identify what may still be missing before a drawing package moves forward.
What happens next
Project readiness summary
- We review your project information and identify the next step.
- If needed, we may reach out for more details.
- You receive a clear readiness summary and next-step guidance.
A practical first step
Most permit problems begin before the application is submitted.
A construction project may appear straightforward, but delays and unexpected costs often begin when basic property information, measurements, drawings or project details have not been clarified.
- What information is still missing
- Which project details need clarification
- What type of drawings may be required
- Which issues should be reviewed before submission
- Whether the project is ready to move forward
What you receive
A clear one-page preliminary summary.
Missing information
A list of photos, measurements, property details or project decisions you may still need to collect.
Main review items
The most important issues that should be checked before preparing or submitting a permit application.
Readiness level
Your project will be classified as early stage, partially prepared, or ready to move forward.
Recommended next step
A practical recommendation based on your current project stage and available information.
Delivered by email within 2 business days after sufficient project information is submitted.
Projects we can review
Residential projects across Barrie, Simcoe County and nearby communities.
Project eligibility depends on location, scope and the information provided. ESCL Design currently serves Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Alliston and communities throughout Simcoe County.
Basement renovations
Second suites and basement apartments
Home additions
Decks
Garages
Interior renovations
Order to Comply support
Other residential improvements
Is this check right for you?
Designed for homeowners who want clarity before committing to drawings.
This is for you if...
- You own or manage a property in the service area
- You have a real residential construction or renovation project
- You want to understand next steps before paying for drawings
- You can provide an address, description and available photos
- You are considering moving forward within the next 12 months
This is not...
- Free permit drawings
- Engineering services
- Final code or zoning approval
- A guaranteed permit decision
- Emergency construction advice
How it works
A straightforward readiness review.
Tell us about your project
Complete the short form and upload available photos, measurements or sketches.
We review your information
ESCL Design reviews the details and identifies main readiness gaps.
Receive your summary
You receive your one-page readiness summary and a recommended next step.
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers before your project begins.
Is the readiness check really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the preliminary one-page assessment described on this page.
Will I receive permit drawings?
No. This offer does not include architectural drawings, design work, engineering or a permit application.
Does this guarantee that my permit will be approved?
No. Permit requirements and final decisions are determined by the applicable municipality and other authorities.
How long will the review take?
You will receive your summary within 2 business days after submitting sufficient project information.
Can you review a project outside Barrie?
ESCL Design serves Barrie, Orillia, Innisfil, Bradford West Gwillimbury, Collingwood, Wasaga Beach, Midland, Alliston and communities throughout Simcoe County.
Know what you need before you pay for drawings.
Get a clearer picture of your project's readiness, missing information and recommended next step.
Check my project - free Takes approximately 3 minutes. No obligation. No free drawings included.This service is a preliminary readiness review based solely on the information submitted by the property owner or applicant. It is not a design, drawing package, engineering opinion, zoning clearance, building code review, permit application or guarantee of approval.