About
Elmid Design Inc.
Elmid Design Inc. helps homeowners, businesses and land developers turn project requirements into engineering drawings and reports across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
Clear plans. Coordinated design.
Practical project support.
Our practice
Engineering at Elmid Design Inc.
Elmid Design Inc. is an engineering and design consulting firm serving residential, commercial and land development projects. Our work brings together the building, site, drainage and servicing information needed to support informed design decisions and municipal review.
Every property has different constraints. Therefore, we start with the proposed work, available records and the documents the project needs. We then coordinate our design scope with the owner, other consultants and the reviewing authorities.
Who Elmid works with
Homeowners planning new homes, additions, renovations or changes to a property.
Businesses and property owners preparing building and site improvements.
Land developers and project teams coordinating plans and engineering reports.
What we do
Engineering services at Elmid Design Inc.
Elmid Design Inc. prepares plans and reports that work together. The services below are starting points; your property and proposed work determine the right combination.
Design drawings and supporting documents for new buildings, additions, renovations and secondary units.
Proposed elevations, slopes and drainage routes coordinated with buildings, property boundaries and site conditions.
Site-specific design drawings and calculations for properties without a municipal sewer connection.
Runoff analysis and reports addressing proposed controls for water quantity, quality and drainage.
Assessment of water, wastewater and stormwater servicing needs to support development review.
Drawings for proposed water, sanitary and storm drainage connections and servicing details.
Site layouts and coordinated engineering documents for municipal review of proposed development.
Plans showing measures to manage exposed soil and sediment during site disturbance.
We also provide building design and 3D modeling. Explore all engineering and design services for more detail.
Professional responsibility
Professional responsibility at Elmid
Hamid Akbari, P.Eng.
President, Elmid Design Inc.
Elmid Design Inc. holds a Certificate of Authorization from Professional Engineers Ontario (PEO). This is the authorization for a firm to offer professional engineering services to the public, distinct from an individual engineer’s licence.
Our role is engineering and design consulting. We prepare the agreed plans and reports, coordinate design information and support the review process within our assignment.
Working together
Working with Elmid Design Inc.
A clear starting point helps everyone understand the work ahead. Here is how to begin a conversation with Elmid Design Inc.
01 / Share the project
First, send your property address, proposed work and current project stage. Also include any surveys, drawings, reports or municipal comments you already have.
02 / Define the design scope
Next, we review the available information and discuss the relevant services. In particular, the scope should identify deliverables, coordination needs and the responsibilities of each party.
03 / Prepare and coordinate
Then, we develop the agreed drawings or reports and address review comments related to our work. However, fees, timing and submission support depend on the assignment and the reviewing authority.
Explore Elmid projects
See selected engineering projects for examples of the design and reporting services Elmid Design Inc. provides.
Good to know
Questions about Elmid
Is Elmid Design Inc. a contractor?
No. Elmid Design Inc. provides engineering and design consulting. Construction, excavation and installation are carried out by the contractors engaged for the project.
Do I need a complete drawing package to contact you?
No. Share what you have, along with the property address and your goals. For example, an existing survey or a municipal comment letter can help us understand the next step.
Can you work with my other consultants?
Yes. We coordinate the engineering and design work in our assignment with the owner and relevant consultants. However, the agreed scope defines which services and review tasks are included.
Where we work
Toronto, the GTA and surrounding communities.
Elmid Design Inc. serves Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, including Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. We also support projects in surrounding Ontario communities, including Aurora, Newmarket, King, Ajax, Oshawa, Barrie and Oakville.
Requirements vary by municipality and project. Share your property address so we can discuss the engineering and design services you need.
Our office
Elmid Design Inc.
13025 Yonge Street, Unit 201G
Richmond Hill, ON L4E 1A5
Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM