Custom Home Design Firm in Hamilton, ON
AC Architectural Design Inc.
At AC Architectural Design Inc. in Hamilton, Ontario, we provide professional custom home design services that help homeowners bring their vision to life. Whether you need creative house drawings or detailed house plans, our BCIN-certified designer ensures every project blends cost-effective solutions with creative results.
Permit-Ready
House Plans
Whether you’re building new or renovating an existing home, precise and efficient house plans are the foundation of a successful project. Our plans include floor plans, elevations, sections, details, and site layouts—among others—specifically prepared for building permit applications in Hamilton and surrounding Ontario communities.
​
By working with us, you’ll receive plans designed with smart structural solutions that keep costs down, avoid unnecessary complexities that cause confusion, and provide clear, direct details to make the permitting and building process straightforward.​
Creative Custom Home Design
Rather than reinvent the wheel, each house drawing is based on time–tested principles while reflecting your needs and style. These include designing elements that are visually harmonious and pleasing rather than imposing and ill-fitting. Materials should be suited to your local climate and region, and the design must account for prevailing winds. Consider the sun path for natural lighting and passive heating and cooling. Work with the topography rather than against it, and integrate landscaping as part of the design, not as an afterthought. With all of this in mind, we aim to maximize the value of your home while making it as creative as possible.
Transparent Home Design Process
We make the home design journey clear and stress-free with a structured approach. It begins with a consultation to understand your needs, site conditions, and project goals. From there, we create the concept layout and house drawings, collaborating with you to refine everything to your preference. Once the concept design is finalized, we'll implement all the technical details to produce the permit-ready house plans for submission to your municipality. We also provide support throughout the approval process, handling any comments or revisions as needed.
As-Built House Plans for Renovation
If you’re planning a renovation, addition, or secondary suite, you’ll need blueprints of your existing home to serve as a template for the design. Our team specializes in preparing these documents, and when we produce the new portions, we simultaneously review them against the Ontario Building Code and local zoning bylaws to ensure compliance. We frequently design house plans for basement units, garage conversions, wall removals, second-story additions, new porches or decks, and more.
BCIN Certified Designer
Choosing a BCIN designer means your project is handled by a professional, recognized by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. We are licensed to design permit-ready house plans and drawings in Hamilton and surrounding communities in Ontario. Whether you’re building new or upgrading your home, our certification provides confidence that your plans meet Ontario’s building code standards.
​
If you’d like to verify our qualifications, the Ontario government maintains a public QuARTS registry where you can search for individuals and organizations who are authorized under the Building Code. We encourage you to use this tool to confirm our credentials and have peace of mind when working with us.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do designs cost in Hamilton?
The cost depends on the size and complexity of your project. We provide transparent quotes before work begins so there are no surprises. Costs typically range from 2 to 15k.
​
Do I need a BCIN designer for my project?
Yes. In Ontario, most residential building permit applications must include house drawings prepared by a BCIN designer. This ensures your house plans meet the Ontario Building Code and can be accepted by your municipality.
​
How long does it take to design my home?
Our goal is always to balance speed with quality—rushing often leads to issues during construction, which can ultimately cause unintended consequences. Please visit our process page for approximate timelines.
Contact Us To Get Started
Contact AC Architectural Design Inc. today and discover how our custom home design services can bring your vision to life.
Disclaimer: AC Architectural Design Inc. provides residential architectural design services — including renovations, additions, and new custom homes. We are licensed by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing under a valid BCIN to prepare and submit building permit drawings in compliance with the Ontario Building Code. While not architects or members of the OAA, we deliver the same precision, compliance, and dedication homeowners and builders trust.