“Mark designed the addition for my house in Toronto. Mark expertly walked us through the design process. My wife and I made many small change requests after our original design and Mark was so patient and understanding throughout. We were so happy with Mark, that we didn’t hesitate to hire Mark to design my parents’ custom cottage. Despite the unique challenges of this project, Mark, once again, did an amazing job. I highly recommend Mark. He has expert-level design skill combined with great communication and a strong work ethic to meet the needs of his clients.”

– Steve Vujacic (Updated)

“We’ve known Mark for many years as our architectural designer. He is very knowledgeable, friendly, easy to reach any time when you need him. Mark is very helpful if you have doubts in your decision. He always help us to make right decisions. Over the years that we’ve known him he became like a son to us. You can trust him with your project.

– Zee & Kamilla Babaev (Updated)

“I worked with Mark on a new house build in 2021. He provided drawings for a timber frame sunroom and a large deck. Found Mark to be easy to work with; he provided great input and ideas on the designs, was easy to reach and work was turned out in a timely manner.
Would recommend Mark to others and plan to work with him in the future.”

– Peter Taylor

“Trust Mark 100% for your new home designs and/or home reno designs.

– Alok Paliwal

“I recently worked with Mark Broere to design a home in northern Ontario. Mark was thorough, efficient and easy to work with. When changes needed to be made, Mark was readily available and accommodated the changes at no extra cost. I will definitely use Broere Design and Drafting for any future projects!”

– Ryan Conners

“Mark did the drawings for our cottage addition. He was very easy to work with and we found he was very reasonable in his pricing for the amount of work that went into the drawings.
Thank you Mark!”

– George Muresan

“Mark is your go to for any design work. Fast, reliable and always available. First call you make when doing a design should be to Broere Design.”

– Jason Cole (Updated)

“I hired Mark to design and provide permit drawings for a covered deck on a new build project. The process was flawless and he provided a service that the company that drafted the house was incapable of. I plan to use Mark on my next new home build.”

– Kevin Miller

“I am a contractor and I use Mark for all of my drafting and design needs. He is reliable, punctual, a great problem solver and a pleasure to work with. He has designed functional spaces, comprehensive drawings of porches, timber frame structures, entire houses and entire sites for me and brings a professionalism excellence, consistency and calm to all his work. His drawings are concise and easy to work off of. Mark is easily able to navigate challenging complex renovations and retrofit drawings, as well as produce excellent new spaces for your dream home. I am really glad he is in my corner you should have him in yours.”

– Alphonsus Hollohan

“Mark was great to deal with and we received all final building layouts for an addition in a timely manner. He is a very pleasant individual to work with. We will definitely use him again in the future.”

– Mark Kuhne

“Working with Mark was a pleasure. He was quick and thorough when responding to my many questions and provided excellent designs for our builder. His pricing was also very competitive.”

– Dan Sundy

“I met Mark almost 10 years ago when I was looking for someone to draw up a deck for permit submission. Since then, he’s helped with countless projects, with his clear, precise and accurate drawings. There’s never any issue with permit applications as Mark always ensures all the important details are noted while keeping his drawings clean and simple. I have worked with a few other designers throughout the years, but always come back to Mark as his service and quality of work can’t be beat!”

– MKW Services (Updated)

“Mark created drawings for a permit for a deck and a mechanical room for a 3 season cottage that we purchased so that we could turn it into a year round cottage. The drawings submitted for permits went perfectly and the outcome provided us with an all season cottage.”

– Casey Boers

“We have worked with Mark of Broere Design and Drafting on several projects now over the years. We are always impressed with the quality and detail in his drawings for the custom homes and cottages he has drawn for us. Very easy to work and communicate with, polite, hard working and always completes our projects on time if not early. The permit process always is smooth and easy with Mark’s clear and complete drawings. This is the only Designer we work with on our builds

Thanks for all your help over the years Mark”

– CL Thompson Custom Homes

“5 star service and results.”

– Dane Grgas

“I dealt with Mark Broere several years ago. He was wonderful. He patiently dealt with me, a difficult customer, and designed a beautiful home for me on an awkward lot with a difficult grade. His knowledge is extensive and his work is excellent. I have no reservations whatsoever in recommending Mark to others.”

– Peggy Tupper

“Mark did all the drawings for my building, just what I described to him. Went through building permits no problem, easy peasy..a professional job well worth the money for no hassles building”

– Phil Ashmore

“Our firm worked with Mark on a Commercial project. It was a pleasure working with him. Very knowledgeable and accommodating. Would recommend and hope to work together again in the future.”

– Jeff Jones

“Mark was very good at drafting me up a set of plans for a full build of my new home and an addition put on my older home. Everything went smooth when the plans were submitted. His details were easy to understand with no problems at all. Great job and I would recommend him to anybody I know.”

– Ron Dickson

“Mark and his company Broere Design and Drafting was exceptional. Mark created the plans for a double detached garage for our home. Not only was his design exceptional but he provided sound guidance as we moved through the permit process related to changing the design to maximize our needs while remaining compliant with building codes.

We are very happy with the final product and highly recommend Mark and his company.”

– Tasha Boylan

“I engaged Mark to draw up some renovations to the roof on an existing sleeping cabin in Georgian Bay. I worked remotely with Mark and had a great experience from start to finish. Mark efficiently interpreted my intention for the property and organized engineering drawings. I submitted the planning application to the Archipelago planning department and receive my building permit with no delays or modifications.”

– Robert Walker

“A few years ago, we approached Mark for assistance with our residential extension project, seeking someone who could translate our initial ideas into drawings for city approval. Mark proved to be a true master in his field.

Mark’s professionalism and patience stood out throughout the process. He skillfully transformed our napkin sketches into precise drawings, leveraging his knowledge in building codes and bylaws. His expertise made the city approval and committee of adjustment phases incredibly smooth. His attention to detail and commitment to meeting regulations were evident at every step.

We genuinely appreciate Mark’s work and if you’re looking for a reliable and knowledgeable drafting professional, we highly recommend Mark. Thank you, Mark, for your exceptional work!”

– Lee Hulse-Smith

“Mark supported the design of our cottage garage addition. We very appreciate Mark’s experience and timing which allowed for a smooth flow thru the building permit process, materials order, and final construction.”

– Martin Bliss

“Mark designed our cottage and made our dreams come true! He’s so insightful and very responsive. Just starting our next project! Very excited….”

– Barbara MacDonald

“We appreciated Broere Design & Drafting’s support in designing our self supporting decks. They are a conversation point and relaxation area for ourselves, family and our visitors. Solid design and construction, What a view.”

– David McGowan

“Mark was prompt and reasonably priced. He did an exceptional job at asking and diving into the subject matter. We worked over the phone and with emails. Once his drawings were completed, I had no issues with the local building dept.

Despite having never met Mark, I would recommend him, hands down.”

– Craig Moore

“Planning is essential to a successful project. Mark integrated our ideas, shared via phone, email, and photos, into professional drawings that allowed us to execute an exceptional DIY build. The final package, offered differing views, elevations, and technical specifications, streamlined permit acquisition and building inspections. He delivered clear, timely, affordable renderings that allowed us to avoid delays, costly mistakes, and frustrations. Awesome return on investment!”

– Victoria Derusha

“We had a positive experience working with Mark of Broere Design & Drafting who demonstrated professionalism, timeliness, and creativity in his drawings. Despite not proceeding with our planned renovation, Mark’s expertise ensured that we have detailed and well-crafted plans on hand. His commitment to delivering quality work was evident throughout the process. Should we decide to revisit our renovation plans in the future, we feel confident knowing that we have a reliable set of drawings from Broere Design & Drafting to guide us. Overall, a commendable service that I would recommend to others seeking architectural and drafting expertise.”

– Sue Eagleson

“Based on only my amateur sketches, Mark created detailed, professional drawings that we were able to submit to obtain a permit for a screened-in porch. He communicated with us, our contractor, and the municipality to facilitate the entire process. Our contractor and his team followed Mark’s drawings to create a wonderful screened-in porch that perfectly complements our retro cottage.

We are extremely happy with the finished product and highly recommend Mark for his expertise and professionalism.”

– Paula Pettitt-Townsend

“We had a fantastic experience working with Mark. What initially seemed like a simple exercise turned out to be a complex journey through City approval processes and conservation authority boundaries. Mark provided not just support, but invaluable insight every step of the way. His responsiveness, patience, and unwavering professionalism were truly commendable. Even when faced with grand expectations, Mark exceeded them with ease. Navigating through bureaucratic hurdles became seamless under his guidance.

I highly recommend Mark for anyone seeking expert assistance. His dedication to excellence is truly unmatched.”

– Jim Pantzos

“My dad and I had a building project and we needed someone to draw up some plans so we could get started. Mark was knowledgeable, and worked with us to draw specific requirements based on the methods we wanted to use to construct our building. He was quick, reasonably priced, and we achieved all of our design goals working with mark on our project.

It was a pleasure doing business with him and would recommend him to others.”

– Julanna Vine

“We’ve worked with Mark on two primary projects for our cottage in the Port Severn area. One was drafting drawings for the replacement of the original deck on a cottage that we’d purchased in early 2022. This was part of the necessary steps to apply for a building permit with the local township. The second project was drafting drawings for a dock permit with the township to replace the decades old dock. The first project, the deck replacement, was additionally revised to include a small extension on the deck which necessitated an application to the township for a minor variance.

We’re very happy with the work and guidance Mark provided as we went through the two building permit applications and minor variance application. Mark’s local knowledge having worked in the area was invaluable, his guidance was always informative and thorough. He was easy to work with, a good communicator, and was very responsive and timely in getting the necessary drawings to us that we could then use for our successful permit applications in 2023. The contractors we worked with to implement the deck and dock replacements also noted positively the drawings, their clarity and sensible-ness for specific implementation on our site and property. We appreciated his design input and his fees to the work also seemed reasonable.

We would highly recommend Mark to others and are happy to act as references for the nice work that he has done for us. Thank you sincerely Mark for your help!”

– April Rawlyk

“We are extremely pleased with your design for our garage. The end product looks great and we get a lot of compliments on the side covered porch which was a great idea and your design is exactly what we wanted.

Thanks again for your great ideas which helped make our decisions very easy.”

– Mike Stewart

“It was a pleasure working with Mark. The project was done on time with my vision being implemented to the drawings. I would not haste to work with Broere Design & Drafting again.”

– Marek Kluga

“I recently worked with Mark on plans for my personal garage/addition design. We were faced with some difficulties due to lot lines, configurations, etc. but Mark handled this with ease. His vast knowledge and excellent communication with myself and the town regarding their restrictions and requirements was vital in getting the plan approved in less then a week! I will definitely be referring Mark to anyone requiring designing or drafting services.”

– Peter Weismann

“Mark made the process of obtaining a Building Permit much easier than I expected. His professional attitude was always evident and communication was never an issue. The Building Official approved the first submission of the drawings and no revisions were required. I’ll be contacting Mark for all my future projects.”

– John Hawkins

“We’ve known Mark since 2013 when we first met to discuss our project. It’s been a pleasure to work with him. He’s had a lot of patience when working with us with all the detailing for our home. That is amazing! He is always available. We’ve changed some parts in our design more than once and he has always helped us, not only as a designer but also like good friend and like family! He’s a very honest and kind person. Thanks a lot Mark, for everything! We recommended Mark for anyone who is looking for honesty, and consider him one of the best professionals in the industry!”

– Zee and Kamilla Babaev

“Mark is one of the best in the industry. When I need a set of drawings for myself or client there is no one else I would trust. His quick response, attention to detail, and suggestions make for a smooth process start to finish. I have used Mark’s services for a number of jobs, and the level of professionalism never waivers. Do you yourself a favor and call him for you next project.”

– Jason Cole

“Mark was a pleasure to work with. We had never had to design something for any of our renovations before especially for an application and Mark was so knowledgeable and very patient with us. He was honest and did not charge us for tasks that we could do ourselves. He was prompt at responding to emails and communicated well with us throughout the process. Our application was approved in under a week of submitting his design and plans! We couldn’t be happier with the work he did. If we ever need any designing for future projects we would definitely turn to Mark again. He is very talented.

Thank you again for your patience and your awesome work!”

– Gloria Bello & George Politopoulos

“Mark has been absolutely incredible to work with. We had several questions and modifications with our project- he is so reliable and quick to reply. BY FAR the best experience over all.”

– Shannon & Jason Fawcett

“I would like to thank you Mark for the great drawings you made for me on my long journey to get my Deck approved with the city.”

– Shawn Gray

“We were very pleased with Broere Design’s professional assistance with our garage project. Mark took the concept plans and turned them into engineered drawings which were then submitted to suppliers (lumber yards, foundation contractors, roof truss fabricators etc.) for quotes and to the local building inspection department who accepted them with no changes and issued the permit. Construction was straight forward and by following the approved drawings all phases of inspection were completed without any problems. The end result was a structure that far exceeded our expectations! Thanks Mark.”

– Scott Heron

“As a contractor, finding quality design and drafting solutions for our clients is paramount. Not only is the quality and efficiency of the work those we associate with a direct reflection of our company, but our clientele are defined by a desire for custom, unique work that requires a level of client interaction and attention to detail that most designers simply don’t comprehend. Broere Design & Drafting represents exactly these values and strengths, which are sorely lacking in the industry.

Mark has been willing to go above and beyond on custom project after custom project, and has endeavored to make the entire build a streamlined and hassle free experience for our clients. In a market that is so thoroughly referral based, where business associations are most often a liability, Broere Design & Drafting is a crucial asset who we view as a welcome addition to any project.”

– Paradisaic Building Group Inc. Team

“Mark was instrumental in helping my family and I obtain our building permit and completing the extension on our house. His competitive pricing was the hook, but his expertise, professionalism, and personal touch, is the reason I recommended Mark to many friends. All have made a point of expressing their gratitude for using Mark. Having to go through Committee of Adjustment for our complicated project was a hurdle that Mark got us through. He was readily available for consultation, and always prompt with timely advice. My family and I will be indebted to Mark as we enjoy our new living space.”

– Steve Vujacic

“We found Mark very knowledgeable and his designs were extremely detailed. Mark was also very prompt. He listened to our requests and did a good job accommodating our needs and ideas. We appreciated hearing and incorporating Mark’s suggestions and we found him easy to work with. We will definitely recommend him.”

– Glen & Luisa Filson

“My wife and I were thrilled with Mark’s work. His attention to detail was astounding, his professionalism unmatched. It was a pleasure to work with him. We would use him again in a heartbeat.”

– Peter Hoag

“I found Broere Design and Drafting online this spring. I usually created my own set of plans in the past to submit for permits. However, with increased work loads and more projects lining up, I found I didn’t have time to take care of this portion of the job.

Mark met with me onsite and provided knowledge, insight and advice. Within a few days, he had prepared a set of PDF plans, with hard copies arriving at my door shortly after. His drawings are clear, easy to read and make obtaining a permit a breeze. I have worked with Mark on many projects this summer and will continue to work with him in the future. His costs are reasonable and his service is exceptional.

I would definitely recommend this company to anyone requiring professional drawings.”

– MKW Services

“It was a pleasure working with Mark and he takes service to a new level. Timely and excellent drawings, responsive to change, open to ideas and he offers helpful suggestions. All this at a very competitive cost. I highly recommend Mark and would look to his expertise again, for any future projects.”

– Gary Monaghan

“Mark was a pleasure to work with. He was always available, approachable, patient, and extremely efficient. His creative plans were always done in a timely and professional manner. Whenever we made changes, he was always accommodating. His fees were very reasonable and the final product was outstanding. We highly recommend Mark without reservation.”

– Elaine & Willi Thurner

“Mark at Broere Design & Drafting recently drafted plans for a personal residential project, (deck replacement, extension and he did a great job through the entire process. I’m a contractor by trade and spend a lot of time reading and building off blueprints. The quality of Mark’s work is on par with anything I get from a big engineering firm and the plans were approved by the town with no issues. On top of that, he’s knowledgeable, gave options for ambiguous areas, and communications were quick and efficient. I highly recommend Broere Design & Drafting for your next construction project.”

– Ryan St. Pierre

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