Design Consultation in Greater Montréal

We discuss your goals, scope and budget, review the space, and assess feasibility — what's possible given the layout, structure and site constraints. For commercial and retail clients we also flag Montréal permit and occupancy requirements and any borough-specific rules early. The aim is honest guidance on whether the project works, roughly what it involves, and the realistic path from idea to completed build.

Consultation practices vary across the industry: some firms offer a complimentary first meeting, others charge an hourly or fixed fee that's often credited toward the project if you proceed. Contact us to confirm how ours is structured. Either way, an early consultation is designed to catch feasibility and budget issues before you spend on full design, which typically saves money later.

Yes — that's a core purpose of the consultation. Because we're a design-build firm, we weigh construction cost while assessing your idea, so we can give early budget clarity instead of designing something that turns out unaffordable at bid time. If the scope and budget don't align, we say so up front and suggest ways to adjust the scope, phasing or finishes to fit.

Whatever you have: a floor plan or lease plan, photos of the space, your budget range and target date, and examples of spaces you like. None of it is required, but each helps the conversation get specific faster.

Yes, and it's often the best time. Before signing, the consultation can flag items that affect cost or schedule, such as a change of use, a new occupancy certificate or work that may need an architect, while you can still negotiate or walk away.

You leave with a clearer picture of what's possible, what drives cost, and the next steps. If you want to move forward, the next step is a proposal for the design phase; whether to go ahead is entirely your decision.