Is there a difference between a Custom Home Builder and a General Contractor in Toronto? The answer varies depending on who you ask, but we are here to give you the real answer. Learn more here!
A Guide to Home Building Versus Moving in Toronto
Toronto's Renoviction Bylaw: What You Should Know
Here's Why Accessory Dwelling Units Cost So Much
Toronto Has Removed Development Charges for Sixplexes
Avoiding Committee of Adjustment in Toronto with Duplex Design
How to know if your Toronto home is a good candidate for a home addition
When you are planning to add additional levels to an existing home it is important to follow the right steps in order to prevent yourself from wasting money on a project that might be too costly for you to complete. Turning unknowns into knowns is an important step in making sure that there are as few items that pop up during your home addition project as possible. BVM Contracting has compiled a list of three very important items that you can complete for around $3000 that can give you absolute certainty that your existing home is well-suited for a second or third storey addition in Toronto.
The Perfect Home Build Doesn't Exist
The perfect home build doesn’t exist, but what does exist are home builders that work towards perfection with every project completed. Learn more about how we approach challenges with all of our home building projects and why builders who can rise above the challenges faced with every project are the ones you should be working with.
Here's Why Cost Per Square Foot Pricing is Dumb
A Summary of Toronto's New Divisive Sixplex Plans
Looking For "Renovation-Gone-Wrong" Stories
How to Install EV Chargers Without Upgrading Your Panel
Five Emerging Toronto Neighborhoods To Invest In
Here's Why Accessory Dwellings Units Beat Condos Every Time
How to Obtain a Survey for Your Residential Property in Toronto
BVM Contracting breaks down the various methods of obtaining a survey of your property in Toronto. When you do any major renovation work to your home/property you will need access to a survey of the property order for the City of Toronto to confirm that you are complying with zoning by-laws for your type of property.
Why You Should Get A Zoning Review For Your Proposed Project
Hiring a Permit Designer for Construction Permits
Toronto Housing Roadmap Creates Unprecedented Property Opportunities
The True Cost of Hiring the Wrong Renovation Contractor
We received an email from a past connection that received a budget from us for their substantial renovation project, but ended up going with a “cheaper” contractor. Towards the end of the projects, things went so bad (and they regretted the decision so much) that they were compelled to email us about it. Learn more about their story, and how you can avoid “renovation regret” with your own project.
Benefits of Adding a Second HVAC System to a Home Addition
Expanding your home with an addition is a costly, yet necessary endeavor for a lot of Toronto home owners who have growing families or space needs. However, one crucial consideration often overlooked is how a home addition will affect your home's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. While it may seem convenient to extend your existing HVAC ductwork to cover heating and cooling needs for the new space, adding a second and dedicated HVAC system for the addition can offer numerous benefits. In this article, we'll outline why adding a second HVAC system to your home addition project might become a huge benefit to your newly-constructed home in Toronto (and beyond).