David R. Smith Design Inc.

Drafting Service
Toronto ON M4L 2Z5
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Tao in Kitchener
Tao in Kitchener
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Great designer, Great experience

David helped us plan and design our first home here in Toronto. We did an almost complete gut job and rebuild on a semi-detached house.
Throughout the process David was helpful and insightful, giving us usueful suggestions and recommendations as well as creating an overall design that met all of our needs and requests.
He has remained available and helpful even after the design part of the project was finished, liasing with our contractor to help make are renovations as stress free as possible.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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A sincere thank you Tao for taking the time to post such a generous and thoughtful review, I really appreciate it! I know you’ve got a lot on the go right now, so submitting this on my behalf means that much more. You and Sean were fantastic to work with and made the entire process very efficient and enjoyable. You guys had a very clear idea of what you wanted and had no trouble making decisions, these two elements helped to ensure that the process moved seamlessly from start to finish. I hope that the final renovation is everything that you guys envisioned it would be and look forward to seeing the finished house in the future. Thanks again and all the best!

Dori
Dori
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

New Home Design

David,

Grant and I want to sincerely thank you for designing our home and steering us through the Toronto Committee of Adjustments with your expertise. You are a true professional and a pleasure to work with. We so appreciated your sound advise, how you took the time to really listen to and work with us to achieve both a buildable and beautiful home design. We wish you all the best in your future endeavours and business.

Approximate cost of services:
$8,000.00
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Thank you Dori for taking the time to post such a kind and considerate review. You and Grant were a pleasure to work with and I am very grateful for the opportunity to have been able to collaborate with both of you. I think that the final design was truly exceptional and a clear reflection of your aesthetic tastes and vision. Hopefully one day after the construction environment has stabilized a little you guys will feel comfortable with breaking ground. Until then all the best and take care!

James
James
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

2nd Story addition totally gut renovation

We cannot recommend David highly enough. We found David after wasting several months with a different architectural designer and wasting a lot of time and money. In desperation we reached out to David who literally saved us, and our major renovation project.
David walked us through the design process with patience and insight, showing a great deal of expertise in all aspects, and with patience as he indulged us in several exterior revisions. We really liked his efficient floorplans with no wasted space, and clean sightlines.
David was fantastic in both our Committee of Adjustment hearing, and our Building Permit application dealing with all of the issues arising from the COVID shutdowns, on top of the usual process. He took on all the coordination with Engineers and HVAC designers, and the city for the applications processes, and made the process seem almost easy.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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I cannot imagine a better way to close out the year then to receive two such kind and generous reviews!

Thank you James for taking the time to post such a substantial review! I know that you and Vivian are exceptionally busy with work right now, on top of dealing with the reno, so it means a great deal to me that you still managed to make this happen. I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to have been able to work with both of you on this project, you guys were thoughtful, creative and very thorough and considering how you started this process, I am happy that it ended on such a positive note. I can’t wait to see how everything turns out and very much look forward to seeing it come together in the next few months. Thank you again, happy holidays and all the best for 2021!

Christian
Christian
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Home Renovation with 3rd story addition

We were looking to completely gut our home and add a 3rd story addition. We interviewed a few different architects, but we knew we wanted to work with David very soon after meeting him. What we particularly appreciated was David's ability to walk us through the process and he conveyed a strong understanding and empathy to what we were (and would be) going through on such a large project and investment. He's a straight shooter and very honest about the ups and downs of such a large project. After we began working with David, we also really liked his ability to produce visual renderings of what our home would become. He was great through the permitting process, and we loved how he took the time to interact with us and our kids. We would recommend David in a heartbeat, and in fact, we already have!

Approximate cost of services:
$15,000.00
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I cannot imagine a better way to close out the year then to receive two such kind and generous reviews!

Thank you Christian for taking the time to post your review, I know that you and Josee have a lot on the go right now with the reno and the Holidays so it is greatly appreciated that you found the time to get this in. You guys were an absolute joy to work with and I am so happy that things ran so smoothly considering all that transpired throughout this year. I am very much looking forward to the finished house and can’t wait to see what the kids do with their bedrooms :) A heartfelt thank you again and wishing you all a wonderful holiday season and a fantastic 2021!

Derek Baker from Old Toronto
Derek Baker from Old Toronto
2 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Precision permitting

We turned to David to help us design a modern carport with smart storage options. David was easy to work with, incredibly creative and very precise in his approach to city permitting. Everything went exactly to plan despite COVID challenges.

We're thrilled with his work and highly recommend his services.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,500.00
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Thank you Derek for the kind words and taking the time to post this review, I really appreciate it. You were a pleasure to work with and I am happy that everything moved as quickly as it did, all things considered. Can’t wait to see the finished build, thanks again and take care!

Susan in Toronto
Susan in Toronto
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

3rd Floor Addition and Kitchen Extension

David was a delight to work with. His calm and collected nature made the stresses of planning a renovation manageable. A complete professional! I’d hire him again instantly. Highly recommend!

Approximate cost of services:
$11,000.00
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A big thanks Susan for taking the time to post this review, really appreciate it. It was certainly a drawn out ordeal, with C of A, Heritage and COVID making it that much more difficult, your patience and understanding was always greatly appreciated. You and Mike were wonderful to work with and I wish you all the very best with your new place.

GB
GB
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Second story addition

David is absolutely amazing!! He really takes the time to understand the clients desires and needs, while offering his own ideas for alternative approaches. He made this process really fun and easy. David always provided extra information and lots of details pertaining to each and every step of the project. He is an absolute pleasure to work with. I would have given 11/10 stars if I could. David always goes above and beyond!!! Would highly recommend to everyone.

Approximate cost of services:
$400,000.00
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Thank you GB for taking the time to post such a positive and complimentary review, it means a great deal to me. From our first calls back when you were just trying to learn about the process and what to expect I could tell that you were organized, motivated and willing to put in the time to prepare properly for something as substantial as a full home renovation and addition. Having now gone through this process with you I can say that the pleasure was all mine, although we may have had different ideas as to where the fridge should go :) I feel that our cooperation and collaboration really helped to raise the quality of the final design and ensured that the details were specific to your families wants and needs. I am really looking forward to seeing how this project comes together and am excited for what the new home will offer to you and your family.
All the best and keep in touch!

TY in Toronto
TY in Toronto
3 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Whole House Renovation Design & Permits

We just wanted to thank you for all the work and assistance for obtaining the permits from the City over the difficult times of COVID-related lock downs. Now, we cannot wait to see the finished house that is being implemented very much along your fabulous design.

Approximate cost of services:
$7,000.00
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A very sincere thank you TY for taking the time to post this review. Navigating the City permit process during the COVID lock down was a unique and difficult task. Thank you for your patience and understanding as we dealt with every municipal delay and hurdle that came our way and I can’t wait to see the finished house once work has been completed. Take care and stay well!

Joanna
Joanna
5 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Look no further! Our new build in Toronto

We learned of David through a friend who highly recommended him. After one phone call my husband was ready to hire David, and after meeting him in person I agreed. Then, when we looked at the HomeStars reviews, our feelings were confirmed. The positive feedback is all true.

We are nearing the home stretch of building our dream home from scratch, in a relatively tight urban lot, and the whole design process with David has been smooth and stress-free.

Communications with David have been a pleasure - he's friendly and professional, a great listener, clear and concise, and has an amazing response time. He's been totally supportive throughout, and working on the design has felt like an equal partnership, with no ego getting in the way at all. This was something I had feared before we started our project, but it's just been fun and exciting instead.

Moreover, I am so grateful that David has served us so well as our representative at the City, in this way he has also been an incredible asset. We set ourselves the challenge of building without needing to go to COA, and so David's knowledge of all the code intricacies has been invaluable. No doubt if we did have to go to the COA I'd want David to do it for us!

Obviously we highly recommend David. We would not hesitate to ask him to help us again. Thanks David for everything.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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Thank you Joanna for taking the time to post such a kind and generous review, I know how busy you are so this really means a lot. You and Chris were wonderful to work with and the time and energy you spent on the design yourself and all of the creativity that you brought to the project really helped make it into something special. This was truly a team effort and I am very excited to see how everything turns out, what has already been built looks great and I can’t wait to see the rest come together. It will be so nice to have you and Chris in the neighbourhood and I look forward to bumping into each other in the future...until then, take care and all the best!

kevin in Guelph
kevin in Guelph
0 reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Property severance

David is a very well spoken professional who helped us sever our property in Toronto. From the beginning he was a pleasure to work with. He is very educated and talented in his work.  He was excellent at representing us at the Committee of Adjustment. I would highly recommend David to anyone who is looking for a true professional. Thank you David for all of your hard work in making our dreams come true!

Approximate cost of services:
$2,500.00
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Thank you Kevin for the kind words and for taking the time to post your review, I really appreciate it. It was a pleasure working with you on such a meaningful and important project, the City process for this application was one of the longest and most educational that I have had the opportunity to be a part of and I am grateful for the learning that came with it, as well as to have been able to help and participate in the journey. All the best and take care!

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More about David R. Smith Design Inc.

Providing an honest and relaxed approach to the design experience.

David Smith is a registered BCIN Designer with almost two decades worth of experience in the industry of Architecture and Design/Build. Specializing in residential additions, alterations and new buildings in the Toronto area.

CATEGORIES
Drafting Service
SERVICES
Simply put, our services encompass the spectrum required to fully meet the needs of our clients. As a boutique firm we never over sell our time, ensuring that there is always adequate man power available to effectively meet the needs of our clients immediately. We understand that with a renovation of any size, a budget is a necessity and it’s for this reason that we offer fixed fee proposals for all projects. We quote on projects of all sizes and complexities and work with a network of Architects and Engineers, if we are not in a position to meet the needs of your specific project, we can put you in touch with the professionals that can.
SPECIALITIES
Design, visualization and the permit process.
WEBSITE
https://davidrsmith.ca
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2010
PAYMENT METHOD
Email Money Transfer, Cheque, Bitcoin
LICENSES
BCIN# 41498 & 43686 House & Small Buildings
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
PROJECT RATE
Fixed Fee Proposal
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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