Planning a new pool
Give the pool designer measured information about the property and backyard.
Backyard planning / Serving Ontario
Pool Permit Surveys & Grading Plans
Plan the backyard with the site in view. Topographic surveys and grading plans to support pool permit applications across Ontario.
Understand the service
What is a pool permit survey?
A pool proposal needs to be considered in relation to the existing yard, surrounding grades and property. Grad Surveying provides topographic surveys and grading plans for pool permit applications. The work helps your installer or designer coordinate the proposed layout with the site information requested for the application, including relevant enclosure or municipal requirements.
Is this right for you?
When might you need it?
Preparing permit drawings
Address the survey information requested for the local submission process.
Changing backyard grades
Discuss elevations and grading where the proposed work changes the site.
Define the assignment
What can the scope include?
We confirm the survey information and deliverables your assignment needs. The following items guide that discussion.
Site measurements
Relevant existing features and accessible areas around the proposal.
Topographic information
Elevations needed for the design and grading assignment.
Grading-plan scope
The agreed grading component and coordination with the pool proposal.
Drawing requirements
The survey information and formats requested by your project team.
Your deliverables: The specified topographic survey and grading-plan component, in the agreed drawing format. Your pool designer or installer remains responsible for their design and the other documents needed for approvals.
From inquiry to handoff
Your survey, step by step
Share the proposal
Send the address and a pool layout or initial sketch.
Confirm requirements
Provide municipal or designer requests so the scope can be defined.
Survey the site
Measure the relevant property and terrain information.
Prepare the handoff
Deliver the agreed survey and grading information to your team.
Make the first conversation count
What to have ready
- Property address and municipality
- Proposed pool and equipment layout
- Existing survey, if available
- Municipal or pool-designer requirements
Missing a document? Start with the address and a short description. We can discuss what else is needed. Please do not send payment or identification documents.
Start Your InquiryBefore you get started
Frequently asked questions
Do you design the pool?
This service covers surveying and grading support. Confirm the pool-design responsibilities with your project team.
Is the enclosure part of the submission?
It may have its own requirements. Share all requested drawings so the survey scope can be coordinated.
Can I start installation after receiving the survey?
Receiving a survey is not permission to build. Confirm all required approvals with the municipality and your installer.
Useful official guidance
Local example: the City of Toronto guidance below applies to Toronto projects. For other Ontario locations, confirm requirements with the relevant municipality.
City of Toronto: pool-enclosure zoning review (opens a new tab)Requirements can change. Confirm the current guidance for your municipality and the scope for your property.
Ready for the next step?
Let's discuss your surveying needs.
Share your property location and project requirements. We will confirm the surveying scope, scheduling and site-visit arrangements as part of your quote.