David R. Smith Design Inc.

Been working on our forever home project with David for over 2 years now. Nothing but care and class! He designed our beautiful home from the ground up on what is an extemely challenging lot. Took on committee of adjustements and permits with an expert touch. He works closely with our general contractor to ensure nothing is amiss throughout the whole process. Seamless experience. With David you are in safe hands.

Over the last 10 years, weve had the pleasure of working with an exceptional Designer who truly exceeded all expectations! David not only brought our multiple home addition dreams to life, but also crafted a stunning concept for our pool house.

From the initial consultation to the final reveal, David showcased an unparalleled level of expertise and creativity. His ability to listen attentively to our ideas and translate them into innovative designs was truly impressive.

Working with David is a bit of a journey from conception to construction. It all starts with a multitude of concepts, accompanied by impressive 3D visualizations, which really helped us to visualize the end result. Once we landed on a design, David led us through navigating the complex process of dealing with the Committee of Adjustments. His expertise in this area was invaluable, as he not only handled the intricacies of the process, but also represented us effectively. Once we successfully cleared the Committee of Adjustments, David was able to obtain the building permit, and construction began!

We highly recommend David to anyone seeking a Designer who not only excels in design innovation but also is able to take you through the approval and construction review process.

David was an excellent choice for our renovation project and well suited. We developed a design timeline once contracted to understand when the variances and permit would be approved, and David met this timeline with no delay. David's drawings are neat, clear, and concise, and his 3D model helped us understand and visual the space for the renovation, down to very specific details. David always went the extra mile to his provide input and expertise which we took value in.
Now into construction, David has been supporting with any drawing changes that we require to update our contractor.

We have had a fantastic experience working with David and would 100% recommend his services. From his knowledge and expertise in design and construction, to always being in consistent communication with us -- we couldn't be happier with the process of our basement re-design. David walked us through basement design ideas and options for our space, explaining all the details and always happy to answer any questions and concerns we had. He was very patient with us through numerous rounds of changes, taking the time to ensure that our requirements were fulfilled. In addition to being an exceptional designer, his professionalism and kindness make it easy and enjoyable to work with him. David also took care of the entire permit process for us and his in-depth knowledge of this aspect is very evident. It's been nothing but a smooth and seamless experience. While David's primary responsibilities are tapering off for our renovation, he has reassured us that he will remain accessible throughout the project's duration. We would not hesitate to work with David on any future projects and will definitely be recommending him to friends and family!

We found David online and have had nothing but a great relationship with him. From day 1 he was professional and open to working with all ideas while suggesting some great ones to help build the picture of what we wanted our home to look like.
Our story goes back into 2019 as we had complete plans for our home and he introduced us to his contractor who was amazing as well! We had the first part of our renovation complete where David had everything in place to continue on in a timely manner. Everything was by the books and we had little surprises from the project.
The 2nd part came into effect in 2023 where we had the ability to complete the next part. He helped again go over everything, getting the permits and suggesting extending our underpin which has gone tremendous so far (still underway as I write). This he did at no added cost!
David has been a big part in making our home into what we would like it to look like being our forever home! We're very fortunate to have chosen him in our plans, and I know when we get into the last stage of what we would like, he will be there with his great designs, ideas and professionalism!

Couldn't be happier with David. R. Smith Design Inc.
We are building an extention (garage with rooms over the top). David did all the design iterations and dealt with the City for permits etc on our behalf. The whole process was seamless! His follow up was amazing, he answered all our questions in a timely manner and never made us feel like we had a silly question (which I'm sure I had plenty). The permits were granted ahead of schedule, and I am in no doubt that David's reputation with the City preceeds him. David is extremely professional and just generally a really nice person to do business with. I am already recommending him to anyone who asks!

David was recommended to us by neighbours he had recently help plan for their home renovation. He has been extremely helpful guiding us through the planning and building permit application and committee of adjustments process. He was very patient and always answered our questions professionally and in a timely manner. We would highly recommend him to anyone in Toronto planning a home addition and/or renovation.

David is so much more than just a designer. He helped us through the entire process of drawings, CoA, applications and permitting. He even connected us with our GC. He was incredibly patient with us, going through multiple iterations of drawings so our needs were met and working well with our designers and other service providers. He was very professional and meticulous. He took us through the whole CoA process without us having to lift a finger. I would highly recommend David for any type of renovation drawings, especially if you're looking for someone to assist with permitting too. Thank you David for everything you did for us!

I am working with David and his recommended contractor on a renovation to my 1923 semi. The project is about 1/3 the way to completion. David has worked with me since last July to create a space that honours the history of the house and brings 21st century light! David has both the design acumen and the technical know how - old world tape measure and technology! He is careful, detailed and most of all - available through each step of the process! As the project unfolds I am happy to share photos!

Working with David to get our project off the ground has been an exceptional experience. He is skilled in helping clients feel knowledgeable and at ease in a potentially daunting process. I can't imagine we would have proceeded with our addition without his guidance. We had a wish list, but didn't know where to start, and right from the beginning David was able to help us set reasonable parameters around feasibility and timing, as well as provide us with useful contacts and anecdotes.

From our very first meeting with David, we could tell that he was a great listener and very quickly able to formulate a clear understanding of our needs. The drawings David produced were creative and professional and reflected exactly what we were hoping for. The drawings have been instrumental in communicating with contractors and other professionals. He also navigated the entire permitting process for us, which proceeded without a hitch.

David has a structured yet flexible approach, with very precise communication that leads to a stress-free and efficient process. We would highly recommend his services - especially to anyone feeling overwhelmed at the thought of home renovations.

Even though his key role is winding down for our addition, David has assured us that he will continue to be available for the duration of the project, and we look forward to having him as a trusted resource.