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There are many reasons for wanting to expand your home; a lack of space, the need of a garage, the desire to enjoy the sun all year round or to add a room for a family member… When you love your neighbourhood, it may be wise to invest in your current property. But what types of extensions are possible? How much should you expect to pay for a second storey addition? How can you avoid the most frequent mistakes?
We answer all these important questions on the subject through the various articles of our blog so you can be better guided to carry out your home addition project.
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5 Reasons To Add Onto Your Home
13 February 2020
Storey addition, rear extension, basement underpinning…there are so many types of home additions, it’s easy to get overwhelmed! The first question you should ask yourself is this: why do you need …
How Much Does It Cost to Add a Garage to Your Home?
24 December 2019
Adding a garage will make your life easier and increase the value of your home. It will keep your car toasty warm in the winter, and the added storage space is …
2020 Home Addition Costs
17 December 2019
While a home addition may be the best decision you make for your home, several factors are worth considering. Are you contemplating an addition for aesthetic reasons? Do you …
The Complete Guide to Your Toronto Home Addition
19 July 2019
Running out of space at home? With Toronto real estate pricing increasing rather quickly, moving into a different home might not be the most economical option. With a home addition, you …
Adding a Second Storey: All There Is To Know
17 April 2019
Has your home become too small since you purchased it? Have your needs and budget evolved since? Well, if you love where you live, but are just tight on space, adding …
Home Additions : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
17 January 2019
A home addition is often the most expensive renovation one can get done on their home. And, while there might be many advantages to getting your home extended, deciding to go …
The 3 Most Common Types of Home Additions
28 December 2018
If your home is lacking space, but you aren’t looking to move, a home extension might be the right alternative for you. We’ve put together an overview of the three most …
Getting a Carport: Steps & Price Ranges
27 November 2018
From November to April, it’s pretty much car shelter season. Seeing all these white plastic car shelters sprout on many driveways isn’t so appealing. They certainly do not provide any extra …
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Home Addition
26 November 2018
Planning a home addition project can be quite a challenge. Whether you’re planning on adding a second storey, a lateral extension, a bump out, adding a garage, or even putting in …
9 Steps to a Successful Home Addition
6 November 2018
Your home addition’s success in 9 simple steps There may be a time where you’ll need, or want, a bigger home with more space. Though, you might love the neighbourhood …
Sunroom Addition Cost | Toronto & Montreal
22 August 2017
What to Know Before Adding a Sunroom or a Solarium A sunroom, also called a solarium, is a glass-enclosed living area usually attached to the house, accessible from inside. It’s …
Home Addition Builders in Toronto & Montreal
15 August 2017
Before beginning a house extension project there are a number of preliminary steps that need to be taken to minimize the risk of something going wrong during the project. Along with …
Cost of Adding a Second Story | Toronto & Montreal
10 August 2017
An overvaluation in the Toronto property market has pushed many homeowners to consider renovating their homes to meet their changing needs in lieu of moving. And when living space is a major requirement, …
Five Reasons to Build a Home Addition Instead of Moving
6 March 2017
If you need more space in your house, you have 2 options: have a home addition built, or move. But moving is not a hassle free experience and can be stressful and costly. If you like your neighbourhood, why move? You can turn your current home into your dream home by building the home addition you’ve always wanted!
