From a new addition to legalizing a basement second unit, get matched with permit consultants and designers who know the Ontario Building Code and your local municipality's process.
Every municipality in the Golden Horseshoe reviews permit applications a little differently — what sails through in Cambridge can bounce back with comments in Hamilton. eQuote360 matches you with consultants and designers who submit in your specific municipality regularly, so your application is built to their standards from the first draft.
Whether you're finishing an unfinished basement, legalizing an existing second unit, adding to your home, or starting a new build, we route your project to suppliers who handle exactly that permit type — not a generalist who's guessing.
Drawings, forms and supporting documents assembled to your municipality's exact submission checklist.
Bring an existing unpermitted basement suite up to Ontario Building Code and Fire Code for legal second-unit status.
Permit sets for additions, garages, and new construction, coordinated with your project's structural design.
A pre-submission check against the Ontario Building Code to catch issues before the municipality does.
Answer a few quick questions about the work you need done — takes about two minutes, no account required.
We route your request to verified suppliers who serve your trade and your part of the Golden Horseshoe.
Suppliers respond within 24-48 hours. Review pricing, timelines and reviews before you decide anything.
Message your chosen supplier directly through eQuote360 and move forward — no obligation at any step.
Answer a few questions and we'll match you with vetted suppliers who serve your area.
Every supplier is reviewed before they can bid on your project — licensed, insured, and reviewed after every completed job.
Getting matched and comparing quotes is always free. You decide if and who to hire.
We know KWC, Brantford, Hamilton and the GTA — municipal permitting and local pricing included.
Most requests get a first supplier response within 24-48 hours.
Illustrative examples of the kind of feedback we aim to earn — not yet real customer reviews.
“We requested quotes for a basement permit and had three consultants respond within a day. Total time saved versus calling around ourselves: enormous.”ATA. ThompsonWaterloo, ON
“Our roof started leaking mid-storm and eQuote360 got us a same-week repair quote when everyone else was booked out a month.”DSD. SinghHamilton, ON
“The metal building calculator gave us a realistic budget before we even talked to anyone — made the whole process less intimidating.”RBR. BouchardBrantford, ON
Timelines vary by municipality and current volume — typically a few weeks for straightforward basement permits, longer if plans review flags issues.
In almost every case, yes — Ontario Building Code requires a permit for basement finishing, especially if you're adding a bedroom, bathroom, or second unit.
Yes — legalizing an existing unpermitted suite is one of the most common requests we route.
A permit consultant manages the application and municipal process; a designer produces the drawings. Many suppliers on eQuote360 do both.
Pre-engineered steel buildings for ag, commercial, storage and workshop use.
Garden suites, laneway houses and basement second units — as-of-right in most Ontario municipalities.
Compliance review and pre-application prep before a project reaches the municipality's counter.
Consent applications, lot severances and boundary adjustments.
