Carriage House / ADU
From$4,500+ GST
- Zoning & lot check
- Concept layouts + 3D view
- Full permit drawing set
- Engineer & energy advisor coordination
- City revisions included
Check My Lot for FreeEngineer and energy advisor quoted separately, up front.
Carriage houses · Garden suites · ADUs
Carriage House Plans & Permit Drawings in Kelowna
From a first layout to a permit-ready drawing set. We check what your lot allows, design to Kelowna's carriage house rules, and coordinate the engineer and energy advisor.
- Fixed-fee quote
- City revisions included
- Reply within 1 business day
01What's included
Every drawing the City needs, in one set
Your fixed fee covers the full permit package and the coordination around it.
Carriage house drawing set
Sheet A-000- Site plan
- Floor plans
- Elevations
- Sections
- Foundation plan
- Construction details
- Kelowna permit checklist items
- Structural engineer and energy advisor coordination
02Who does what
Four parties, one point of contact
Most carriage houses need a structural engineer and an energy advisor. You only deal with us; we bring them in.
You (homeowner)
Paperwork only
Proof of title and owner authorization for the permit application.
Us
Kelowna Drafting & Design
Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections and foundation drawings. City submission support.
Structural engineer
Sealed structural drawings
Schedules B and D: the letters of assurance the City asks for. We coordinate it.
Energy advisor
Step Code report
Energy model and report showing the design meets the BC Energy Step Code.
03Process
From backyard idea to permit in 5 steps
You always know what comes next and what it costs.
- 01Step 01Free lot check
Send your address. We check zoning, setbacks, height and size limits for a carriage house.
- 02Step 02Fixed-fee quote
A clear scope and price for the drawing set, plus engineer and energy advisor quotes.
- 03Step 03Concept design
Layout options and a 3D view from your yard and the street.
- 04Step 04Permit drawings
A complete set to BC Building Code Part 9 and Kelowna carriage house rules.
- 05Step 05Submission support
We handle the City's plan-checker comments until your permit is issued.
04Price
Carriage house drawing sets from $4,500 + GST
Engineer and energy advisor fees are separate and quoted up front. You'll have every number in writing before we start.
- Free feasibility review and quote
- Pay nothing until you approve your quote
- 50% to start, 50% on delivery of the permit set
- City revisions and your first round of changes included
05FAQ
Carriage house questions
It depends on your zoning, lot size, setbacks and access. Send us your address and we'll check it for free.
Kelowna sets limits on floor area, height and site coverage, and they vary by zone. We check the current limits for your lot during the free feasibility review.
Drawing sets start from $4,500 plus GST. Engineer and energy advisor fees are separate and quoted up front, and you pay nothing until you approve your quote.
Drawing time depends on the size and complexity of the design. The City's review time is separate and depends on its current queue. We'll talk timing with you when we send your quote.
Long-term rental is the most common reason people build one. Short-term rental rules are stricter. We'll flag what applies to your property during the free review.
Usually, yes. The City asks for sealed structural drawings on most carriage houses. We coordinate the registered engineer for you, and their fee is quoted up front.
06Free feasibility review
Check what your lot allows, free
Send your address and a rough idea. We'll check zoning, setbacks and size limits and reply within 1 business day.
- No cost, no obligation
- Reply within 1 business day
- Fixed-fee quote if you go ahead
Free feasibility review
Napkin sketch? Perfect. That's how most carriage houses start.
Send it with your address. We'll reply within 1 business day.