# JTA Design - planning- permits -drafting

JTA Design - planning- permits -drafting is a builder in Calgary. Rated 4.8/5 from 52 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 44 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 4.8 from 52 reviews.

Operating since at least 2015 (11 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.

## About
"We Specialize in New Home, In-fills, Renovations and Commercial projects." We specialize in all Residential/commercial design and drafting specified for development & building permits! Based out of Calgary, Alberta; offering a full spectrum of design and drafting services including residential, commercial, cabinet design and renovation projects. Our Company has established a high standard of technical drawings in the disciplines of renovation and new homes using AutoCAD and Revit Architecture. Please contact us if you are planning a project of any size. where the Magic Happens!.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 4.8/5 | 52 |

Rated 4.8, in line with the local average for builders in Calgary. Across 153 builders in Calgary, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Rendering
- Attic Conversion
- Barn Design & Construction
- Building Design
- Custom Homes
- Drafting
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Floor Plans
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Home Remodeling
- House Plans

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Photo gallery](https://johntrinh.ca/portfolio/)
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jta_design)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/John-Trinh-Associates-421126324598746)

## Awards & recognition
- 7× Best of Houzz winner (2022, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 52 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Website online since 2008 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemized quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
- A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.

## Contact
- Phone: (403) 472-8184
- Website: http://johntrinh.ca/Blog/index.php

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