Has your municipality requested engineering drawings for a building permit in Montreal or Greater Montreal? Metra Consultation prepares structural and civil engineering plans based on the proposed work, existing conditions, and municipal review requirements.
Engineering drawings for permit applications
Architectural drawings alone may not be sufficient when a project affects the structure, foundation, grading, drainage, or municipal services. We define the engineering scope and prepare the technical documents required for our discipline.
- Structural drawings for renovations and building modifications
- Load-bearing wall openings and removals
- Residential additions and second-storey additions
- Stair openings and floor-framing modifications
- Foundations, beams, columns, and reinforcement
- Balconies, decks, canopies, and exterior structures
- Retaining walls and related structures
- Grading, drainage, and municipal connection plans
- Revisions addressing municipal engineering comments
What may be included
The exact deliverables are identified in our proposal. Depending on the project, the package may include existing-condition measurements, demolition and construction plans, dimensions, general notes, structural sections, connection details, material specifications, and supporting calculations.
Our permit-plan process
- Requirement review: municipal correspondence, architectural plans, surveys, and project information.
- Site verification: a visit and measurements where existing conditions must be confirmed.
- Engineering design: calculations and coordination with the architectural concept.
- Drawing preparation: signed and sealed documents included in the scope.
- Municipal comments: technical responses and revisions when included.
Information required to start
- Complete project address and borough
- Description of the proposed work
- Architectural plans or sketches
- Certificate of location or survey, when applicable
- Photographs of existing conditions
- Municipal letter or review comments
- Target permit-submission schedule
Frequently asked questions
Do engineering drawings guarantee permit approval?
The municipality is responsible for approval. We prepare the engineering documents within our discipline and respond to technical comments included in our mandate.
Can you coordinate with my architect or contractor?
Yes. Early coordination helps integrate structural and civil requirements and reduces conflicts during municipal review and construction.
Is a site visit always required?
For an existing building, a site visit is generally necessary. For some new projects, reliable drawings and complete information may allow design work to begin before a visit.
Let us review your permit requirements
Send us the municipal comments and available project documents. We will identify the engineering plans required and provide a clear scope.
Engineering plans for a Montreal permit: common questions
What can engineering plans for a permit include?
A permit set may include existing and proposed layouts, structural details, design notes, calculations and the engineer’s seal. The required content depends on the work and the reviewing borough.
Is a site visit required before preparing permit plans?
A site visit is often needed to document existing conditions and verify dimensions, materials and structural configuration. Available architectural or original structural drawings can also help define the scope.
Who submits the permit application?
Submission responsibility can remain with the owner, contractor or another authorized representative. The engineer prepares the agreed technical documents, while the municipality reviews the application and decides whether to issue the permit.
What information should I provide to start?
Provide the property address, a clear description of the proposed work, available drawings, photos and any municipal comments already received. This helps determine the required engineering scope efficiently.
Check current requirements: Ville de Montréal renovation requirements.
A permit-ready engineering package begins with the correct scope
This service is for owners, designers and contractors who need engineering documents to support a municipal permit application. It does not replace the municipality’s review and it does not guarantee permit issuance. The package is tailored to the proposed work, existing conditions and the reviewer’s documented requirements.
Inputs that reduce revisions
- Address, borough and a precise description of the work
- Existing and proposed architectural layouts
- Site photographs and accessible dimensions
- Written municipal comments, if already received
Possible engineering documents
- Existing and proposed structural plans
- Member, connection and support details
- Design notes and calculations appropriate to the mandate
- Responses to technical review comments within scope
Choose the specialized technical service when needed
A wall removal should begin with load-bearing wall engineering. A broader structural question belongs on our structural engineering page. Site grading and drainage submissions are handled through grading and drainage plans.