Home Addition

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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2021 Home Addition Costs | Montreal vs Toronto

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Published on:

2 February 2021

11 min read

Charles Gosselin

Content Manager | RenoAssistance

2021 Home Addition Costs | Montreal vs Toronto

Sunroom Addition Cost in 2021 | Toronto & Montreal

Published on:

2 January 2021

6 min read

Sunroom Addition Cost in 2021 | Toronto & Montreal

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 designed ...

Andrew Collins

360° Verification Coordinator | RenoAssistance

How Much Does It Cost to Add a Garage to Your Home in 2021?

Published on:

2 January 2021

6 min read

How Much Does It Cost to Add a Garage to Your Home in 2021?

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 ...

Lucia Di Sclafani

Content Manager | RenoAssistance

Home addition vs moving: Which to choose?

Home Addition

Published on:

30 July 2020

5 min read

Home addition vs moving: Which to choose?

Your teenager needs more privacy, you need a dedicated home office, you're waiting for a new baby to arrive – these are just some of the many reasons people want to ...

Karine Gazeryan

Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance

Home Addition

Published on:

13 February 2020

4 min read

5 Reasons To Add Onto Your Home

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 ...

Julie Calce

Content Writer | RenoAssistance

The Complete Guide to Your Toronto Home Addition

Published on:

19 July 2019

9 min read

The Complete Guide to Your Toronto Home Addition

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Maria Santamaria

Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance

Adding a Second Storey: All There Is To Know

Home Addition

Published on:

17 April 2019

7 min read

Adding a Second Storey: All There Is To Know

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 ...

Maria Santamaria

Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance

Home Additions : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

Home Addition

Published on:

17 January 2019

3 min read

Home Additions : 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

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 ...

Maria Santamaria

Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance

The 3 Most Common Types of Home Additions

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28 December 2018

4 min read

The 3 Most Common Types of Home Additions

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 ...

Francis Guertin

Renovation Advisor| RenoAssistance

Published on:

27 November 2018

3 min read

Getting a Carport: Steps & Price Ranges

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 ...

Melissa Thibeault

Content Manager | RenoAssistance

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Home Addition

Home Addition

Published on:

26 November 2018

4 min read

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Home Addition

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 ...

Trecy Martel

Content Manager | RenoAssistance

Published on:

6 November 2018

7 min read

9 Steps to a Successful Home Addition

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 you ...

Adele Orsini

Renovation Advisor | RenoAssistance

Home Addition Builders in Toronto & Montreal

Published on:

15 August 2017

3 min read

Home Addition Builders in Toronto & Montreal

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 ...

Charles Gosselin

Content Manager | RenoAssistance

Cost of Adding a Second Story | Toronto & Montreal

Published on:

10 August 2017

3 min read

Cost of Adding a Second Story | Toronto & Montreal

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, ...

Jason Pagliuca

360° Verification Coordinator | RenoAssistance

Five Reasons to Build a Home Addition Instead of Moving

Published on:

6 March 2017

5 min read

Five Reasons to Build a Home Addition Instead of Moving

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!

Andrew Collins

360° Verification Coordinator | RenoAssistance