TORONTO HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATION BLOG — BVM Contracting

Planning Your East York Home Addition: What You Need To Know

Planning Your East York Home Addition: What You Need To Know

Are you researching and planning for a home addition in East York? Check out our guide that discusses some of the finer details of completing a home addition in East York so you feel confident going into the planning and design process for your project.

Rosedale Home Addition Planning Guide

Rosedale Home Addition Planning Guide

Are you looking to add more space to your home in Rosedale? Save yourself some stress and read our guide, you can thank us later!

Scarborough Bluffs Home Addition Evaluation Guide

Scarborough Bluffs Home Addition Evaluation Guide

Are you planning a home addition in The Scarborough Bluffs? We have created a comprehensive guide to inform you about what to expect for planning your home addition in Birch Cliff, Cliffside, Cliffcrest, or Guildwood.

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Aging-in-Place in Toronto: What You Need To Know

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Aging-in-Place in Toronto: What You Need To Know

Learn more about the key considerations for aging in place in Toronto and beyond, and how proper planning can help ensure you are able to age-in-place stress-free.

Multi-Generational Home Building Opportunities

Multi-Generational Home Building Opportunities

Learn more about the most popular options for multi-generational families looking to renovate their space to create more functional space for different generations of their family.

Project Case Study: East York Second Storey Home Addition

Project Case Study: East York Second Storey Home Addition

What started out as an innocent site meeting to make sure that they were keeping their chosen General Contractor honest lead to working with BVM Contracting after Alex and Katherine learned more about our honest and transparent building approach. Learn more about their project and how we helped them build the home addition of their dreams in East York!

How Long To Build a Home Addition in Toronto

How Long To Build a Home Addition in Toronto

Learn more about what a realistic timeline is for completing a home addition in Toronto and beyond, along with some additional considerations for why certain projects might take longer than others.

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Why Most Home Building Projects Fail During Design

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Why Most Home Building Projects Fail During Design

Learn more about the problems and patterns with current residential design and permitting services, and a better way to navigate the residential design process.

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Why Building More Homes Won't Solve Toronto's Housing Crisis

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Why Building More Homes Won't Solve Toronto's Housing Crisis

Learn more about why building more homes is not the best way for Toronto to achieve more housing; conversions are.

Home Addition Permits in Toronto: What You Need To Know

Home Addition Permits in Toronto: What You Need To Know

Learn everything you need to know about getting a building permit for a home addition in Toronto with our comprehensive guide!

Calculate Your Home Addition Costs

Calculate Your Home Addition Costs

Learn more about our new home addition cost calculator, when and how to use it, and what your next steps should be to finalizing your home addition project budget in Toronto and beyond!

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Why Birch Cliff and Riverdale Homes Are Selling Fast

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Why Birch Cliff and Riverdale Homes Are Selling Fast

While most GTA homes sit on the market for 65-103 days, Birch Cliff and Riverdale homes sell in 14-19 days. These Toronto East End neighborhoods show sustained demand with homes selling above asking price, driven by single-family home buyers seeking value near downtown.

Evaluating The Best Home Addition Contractors Near Me

Evaluating The Best Home Addition Contractors Near Me

Learn how to properly evaluate home addition contractors near you, instead of relying on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, or any other search engine

Virtual Consultations for Home Additions in Toronto

Virtual Consultations for Home Additions in Toronto

Learn more about the differences between virtual consultations and on-site visits for evaluating a potential home addition project in Toronto and beyond.

The Toronto Homeowner's Evaluation Checklist For Home Additions

The Toronto Homeowner's Evaluation Checklist For Home Additions

Learn about the key topics and considerations for properly evaluating home addition contractors in Toronto and beyond. This guide isn’t just useful for Toronto homeowners but can be used by anyone looking to complete a home addition or major renovation.

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Interior vs. Exterior Waterproofing: Key Considerations

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Interior vs. Exterior Waterproofing: Key Considerations

Learn more about the key considerations between interior and exterior waterproofing to ensure you are choosing the right system for your home addition or interior renovation project.