Toronto is changing the rules of property development forever. The city's ambitious plan to create 285,000 new homes by 2031 isn't just another policy announcement. It's a complete reimagining of what's possible for property owners across the city.
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).
Legal Duplex Requirements in Ontario
Forget Underpinning: Use the Floor Replacement Method
How to increase your basement ceiling height without Underpinning
With our fair share of home addition, home extension, and full interior renovation projects we have seen and devised many alternative strategies to avoid having to underpin a basement to increase the ceiling height. Sometimes it is unavoidable to underpin but at least you will know your other options to make an informed decision for your next renovation project!
How to Prevent Home Addition Cost Overruns
Unexpected Home Building Costs in Toronto
How to Navigate Toronto's Interactive Zoning Map
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.
Rooming Houses Allowed in the Greater Toronto Area
Hiring a Permit Designer for Construction Permits
Step-by-Step Planning Guide For Home Building Projects in Toronto
Embarking on the journey to build your dream home is an exciting but sometimes daunting process if you are unsure of how and where to start. As Toronto’s leader in quality home renovations and home building, we've taken the time to outline a step-by-step guide to help you feel prepared to navigate this journey smoothly.
How to Pick the Right Custom Home Builder
Over the years we have seen many potential clients get tempted by or commit to home builders that we bid against who promise the world but under-deliver and end up creating a horrible home building experience for them. Below we will run through the items/credentials that you need to know and ensure that your builder has before committing to them.
