Helping You Grow In The Home You Love

An addition on an old Toronto home needs to be carefully designed and fully permitted through the City of Toronto building department.

An architect, or an architectural technologist (also known as a BCIN designer) is required for the architectural design.  Additions will typically also require some structural design work by a licensed structural engineer.  You'll also need to consider redesigning or modifying your heating and cooling equipment to accomodate the additional space, which will require a mechanical designer.

Depending on your existing site conditions, your project may also require zoning exemptions from the City.  An architect or architectural technologist can help you to prepare and submit a Preliminary Project Review application, which will allow the City to flag any required zoning conflicts with your proposed project and determine whether you need to apply to the Committee of Adjustment for a zoning amendment.

With all this in hand, you can submit to the City for your permits.

It's important that your contractor work closely with the City of Toronto building inspectors to ensure that all required inspections are booked and passed as construction progresses and that your building permit is closed when construction is complete.

Selecting the right contractor for your renovation or addition project is the most important choice you'll make in your renovation journey.  Make sure to check references, ensure that your contractor has experience in the type of construction that you're interested in doing and in working with any site conditions that are specific to your home.  Once you've found someone with the skills you need, make sure they carry the appropriate commercial general liability insurance  and that they're in good standing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.

To embark on your journey towards a complete home renovation, rear addition, or third-story addition, start by exploring the "Our Process" section on our website.

This section outlines the initial steps, from consultation to design, permitting, construction, and final touches. It will help you better understand what to expect and how to get started with us. 

Once you've reviewed this information, all you've got to do is reach out to us via our web form.  We'll review your project to make sure we're the right fit for your project and reach out to book an initial consultation.