TORONTO HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATION BLOG — BVM Contracting

Our Home Addition Cost Calculator

Our Home Addition Cost Calculator

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!

Why Birch Cliff and Riverdale Homes Are Selling Fast

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.

Interior vs. Exterior Waterproofing: Key Considerations

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.

Our Preconstruction Process and Referral Program

Our Preconstruction Process and Referral Program

(5-minute Read) Learn more about BVM Contracting’s updated pre-construction process and how it aligns with our new referral program for substantial renovation and home building projects in Toronto and beyond.

Value of Bottom-Up Estimation in Residential Construction

Value of Bottom-Up Estimation in Residential Construction

Construction estimates fall into three categories, each with wildly different accuracy rates. Learn more about why bottom-up estimation is the crown standard, and is the reason why it is the only one we utilize at BVM Contracting.

Up or Out? Home Additions vs. Extensions

Up or Out? Home Additions vs. Extensions

Learn more about the key considerations between building up and building out for home addition projects in Toronto and beyond.

The Expensive Truth About The Cheapest Quote

The Expensive Truth About The Cheapest Quote

Choosing contractors based solely on price creates a cycle where contractors respond with minimum effort, leading to cost overruns averaging 28% due to lack of accountability and poor planning. Homeowners who select the cheapest quote typically end up paying the same or more through change orders, delays, and rework. Properly budgeted projects show minimal price variance between qualified contractors, making fit and partnership the real differentiators.

Canada's New Housing Design Catalogue Is Live

Canada's New Housing Design Catalogue Is Live

Explore and learn more about the Government of Canada's new catalogue which includes 50 pre-approved designs for garden suites, laneway suites, new homes, and multi-unit buildings. Save time, cut costs, and streamline your building project. Learn more with BVM Contracting!

The Real Cost of Installing Sprinklers in an ADU

The Real Cost of Installing Sprinklers in an ADU

Learn more about a real world example of sprinkler and fire safety costs in an accessory dwelling unit!

Keep Your Gas Line in an All-Electric Home

Keep Your Gas Line in an All-Electric Home

We think all-electric homes are great, but before you decide to remove your natural gas meter from your property read this article.

Incentivizing Building Departments to Build More Housing

Incentivizing Building Departments to Build More Housing

Here is our opinion on a tangible change that would increase the throughput of building permits through a municipality like The City of Toronto. This is an open call to Toronto and other municipalities to stop dragging their heels!

Summary of Cold-Climate Heat Pumps For Toronto

Summary of Cold-Climate Heat Pumps For Toronto

Learn more about what you need to consider before installing a cold-climate heat pump into your home in Toronto (or anywhere in Canada for that matter).

Accessing Building Records In Toronto

Accessing Building Records In Toronto

Learn more about how to access historical building records for your home, when to access them, and the value of having the information for future projects on the property.

How BVM Supports Home Buyers in Toronto

How BVM Supports Home Buyers in Toronto

Learn more about how BVM Contracting supports home buyers and realtors through the home buying process and the key considerations for realtors and home buyers to ensure you are setting yourself up for success with any prospective property improvement or construction projects.