Maximize Your Investment Property with Smart, Compliant Design

Whether you're a homeowner adding a legal basement apartment, building a garden suite, or an investor converting a single-family home into a duplex or triplex, MW Drafting & Design provides expert, permit-ready, BCIN-certified architectural design services across Ontario, including: Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Burlington, London, Niagara, Brantford, Norfolk County & Haldimand County. We help you navigate zoning bylaws, Ontario Building Code regulations and minor variance applications, so your project runs smoothly and legally—from concept to approval.

DESIGN PACKAGES

ADU & Multi-Residential Design Services

**Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design**

Custom design and drafting services for backyard suites, garden suites, coach houses, and other ADUs—tailored to local municipal rules. We also collaborate with our partner firm ***Suite Builders*** for full ADU design & construction.

Project Highlight: 2-Storey Laneway Suite

**Secondary Suite Drafting & Permits**

Full-service architectural drafting for in-law suites, legal basement apartments, and second units that meet OBC and fire code standards.

Project Highlight: Garage Conversion

**Multi-Residential Property Design**

Convert or build duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes with efficient layouts and zoning-compliant site plans. Ideal for property investors seeking long-term ROI.

Project Highlight: Basement Apartment

**Ontario Building Code Compliance**

Founder Justin Massecar brings deep experience as a building inspector, with advanced knowledge of Ontario Building Code compliance and municipal zoning bylaws across Ontario municipalities—saving you time, stress, and costly revisions.

**Minor Variance Application Support**

Need to exceed height limits, reduce setbacks, or increase unit count? We prepare and submit minor variance applications to help get your project approved.
We even offer a **Minor Variance Guarantee!**

Project Highlight: Fourplex Conversion

**3D Renderings & Visualization**

Preview your project before construction with realistic 3D models—perfect for investor presentations and confident decision-making.

Seamless Design + Build Partnership

Need a construction team to turn your design into reality? We’re a proud partner in *Suite Builders***, a fully-integrated plan + design + build** **team** for legal basement conversions, garage conversions, ADU’s, garden suites and tiny homes across Southern Ontario. One call gets you from start-to-finish with zero unknowns, full coordination, more efficiency and faster completion.

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Why Investors & Homeowners Choose Us

BCIN Certified & OBC-Compliant Plans

We produce fully certified, permit-ready drawings that streamline approvals across Ontario municipalities.

Tailored Solutions for Homeowners & Investors

Whether it’s a rental suite in your home or a multi-unit conversion, we create functional, cost-effective designs for your goals.

Full Support with Zoning & Permits

We liaise directly with municipalities, manage documentation, and prepare the materials needed to secure your building permits.

Maximize ROI & Property Potential

Our designs help you increase rental income, add legal units, and make the most of your existing property footprint.

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Design Packages

We offer personalized quotes based on your home’s size, design complexity, and level of detail required. Whether you're planning a home renovation, a new build, or an addition, our 3 distinct service packages are designed to suit your needs, budget, and timeline. We work closely with you to provide accurate, transparent estimates—no one-size-fits-all pricing. Get expert architectural drafting & design services that bring your vision to life with maximum value:

Start Your ADU or Multi-Residential Project Today

Book a consultation to explore your options, understand permit requirements, and get a custom quote. Whether you're building a legal secondary suite, adding a garden suite, or converting to multi-residential, select your design package above and contact us to get started right away!

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