Sometimes. Structural, plumbing or electrical changes in Toronto usually need one — cosmetic work usually doesn't. Your crew pulls any required permit and it's priced into your quote before you lock, never a surprise line later.
You get a week-by-week schedule before work starts, and you watch progress live in your project room — every milestone releases only when you approve the photos. Check the Build Log to see real Toronto-area timelines, documented in public.
Builder-grade, done right. Same licensed crews, same public rate card — the tier changes materials and finish level, not the workmanship. BETTER is mid-range, holds value; BEST is premium materials & details.