Construction · Additions
More house, without moving.
Second stories, rear additions, garage conversions, in-law suites. We add to the home you already love.
An addition is two projects at once: a new building has to land cleanly on an existing one. The structural connection, the roof tie-in, the heating and electrical that has to expand to feed the new rooms — every joint matters. We've done enough of these to know where the pitfalls hide.
What we handle
Second-story additions
Adding a full floor on top of an existing one-storey or 1.5-storey home. Structure, roof, stairs, mechanical.
Rear and side additions
Extending the footprint — kitchens, family rooms, primary suites, sunrooms.
Garage conversions
Turning an attached or detached garage into livable space — guest suite, home office, gym.
Laneway and coach houses
Backyard suites where zoning allows. Toronto's laneway housing program is well-established now.
In-law and basement suites
Separate-entrance suites for multigenerational living. Includes egress, separate mechanicals, and proper sound isolation.
Notes from the GTA
- Most GTA additions require a Committee of Adjustment variance unless the lot is generous; we plan the design around what's likely approvable.
- Tying new framing to old framing requires careful structural engineering — old houses settle, sag, and surprise.
- Toronto's Garden Suite and Laneway Suite programs have specific requirements; we know which lots qualify and which don't.
- Heat and electrical loads almost always need upgrading when you add 1,500+ sq ft of conditioned space.
An addition done well doesn't look added.