True View Design is not limited in respect to a service area except for self imposed limits in respect to travel and time.

As a design firm, it is a professional obligation to attend our client’s building site.

Normal service area includes Kingston, Frontenac County, Lennox & Addington County, Leeds & the Thousand Islands and the Rideau Lakes District.

Architectural Design & Drafting Services

Site review, measurements, property elevations

Zoning bylaws & restrictions review

Help with the building permit application.

Project & Construction Management Services

Call or email to book a free site visit and consultation.

For our meeting, we will need to know the municipality where your project is or will be located.

Please provide a copy of a survey if available and a copy of the property deed. There may be easements for utilities etc. and there may also be restrictive covenants registered against the property that need to be reviewed.

If you have design drawings and wish to have them redrawn, corrected or revised to suit your budget, please provide us with a copy.

If you have sketches, pictures and any other information that will help us to give you what you want, will be appreciated. Thank You

A BCIN registered building designer in Ontario must produce drawings that meet the minimum standards of the OBC for your building project.

I would advise designing and building to a higher standard than what is the minimum required as you will benefit in a number of ways from increased specifications.

I can provide permit ready drawings and help you with the building permit application.

In Ontario, zoning bylaws dictate permitted land uses, lot coverage, building heights and required setbacks.

Municipal Planning Departments determine the zoning bylaws and sets what you can build on your property in their municipality.

If your building project complies with the zoning bylaws, you will be able to proceed to the building department to apply for a building permit.

If your project does not comply, then you can apply to the planning department for a minor variance or zoning amendment.

These applications have fees and take time.

If you are planning a construction project, addition, renovation, deck, garage, cottage, additional dwelling suite, cottage or new home, I can help you with your local zoning bylaws and building permit applications.

In 2026, the average cost to build a new home in the Kingston area varies from a low of $325 / sq. ft. for a basic standard house with few features and simple mechanical systems to $550 / sq. ft. plus for a premium more complex home with custom design features and upgraded mechanical systems.

Not included in the above / sq. ft. figures are additional costs to budget for such as land / lot costs, servicing, municipal / building permit , development charges, surveys, legal fees and architectural / designer costs.

It is also recommended to include a 10% - 15% contingency fund for unexpected material price increases and additional labour charges.

I would be glad to sit down with you to discuss what you would like, take into consideration your building site location and as much information that you can provide to help establish a budget before you spend any money on architectural or designer services.