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Need more space but love where you live? A home addition Toronto families plan well can give you that room without a costly move. OBCpermits designs house additions Toronto homeowners can actually build, and we prepare the drawings and permit paperwork that make it happen. We offer beautiful design at affordable prices across the Greater Toronto Area.
This guide to house additions Toronto owners ask about is reviewed by Andrew Trotter, AATO, BCIN, Principal Designer. It covers home renovation additions by type, plus costs, timelines, permits and zoning, so you know what to expect before you hire a contractor.
OBCpermits is a team of permit specialists with deep knowledge of by-laws and the Ontario Building Code. For home renovation additions, that knowledge matters from day one. We design your space, check what your lot allows and prepare the drawings for your house additions Toronto project.
Our services include:
New homes
Additions and renovations
Multi-unit houses, including lane and garden suites
By-law and code consultation
Every photo on our website is a real idea that a homeowner brought to us. Whether you want a house extension Toronto zoning supports or a bigger home renovation Toronto budget allows, we start with your goals. Cost savings in construction start in the design stage, so we plan your home renovation Toronto budget early.
Cost per square foot. Many pages quote one price per square foot for a home addition Toronto owners want. Published figures for house additions Toronto and the GTA vary widely, because a single number hides what is included. Your cost depends on size, one or two storeys, foundation work, kitchens and bathrooms, finishes, and how the new space ties into the old house. Smaller home renovation additions often cost more per square foot than larger ones.
Picture a Mississauga owner holding two quotes that look far apart. The scope was different. At OBCpermits, we help you budget construction costs in the design stage. You get projected costs and timelines before you talk to a contractor. Then you can take our plans to several contractors for pricing, so every bid on your home renovation additions covers the same work. That helps your home renovation Toronto budget go further and aims for the best return on investment.
Timeline. Every home addition Toronto project moves in three stages: design, permit review and construction. A rear house extension Toronto owners choose is usually simpler than a second storey. A project that needs a variance takes longer because of the hearing. Picture an Ajax owner who wants a home renovation Toronto build done by spring. We work back from that date and tell you when to start. We give you a realistic schedule before you commit to home renovation additions of any size.
Building permits. Almost every one of the house additions Toronto owners plan needs a building permit and a full set of drawings. We prepare both, whether it is a small home renovation Toronto job or a full second storey. We handle the paperwork behind Toronto Building Permits, from the forms to the drawings to answers when reviewers have questions. Picture a Vaughan homeowner adding a rear room. Other cities, such as Mississauga, Ajax and Whitby, have their own permit offices, and we guide you through them.
Zoning by-laws and setbacks. Zoning decides how big you can build and how close to the lot lines. Height, lot coverage and setbacks all matter. Picture a North York owner planning a larger rear addition. A few feet too deep can change the whole plan. We check zoning first, so we design around what is allowed or tell you early if a change is needed for your house extension Toronto plan.
Committee of Adjustment (minor variances). If a design does not fully meet the zoning by-law, you may need a minor variance, and a hearing decides it. Picture a Scarborough owner whose side addition sits a little too close to the lot line. Andrew has represented clients in more than 300 committee of adjustment Toronto cases and lost only 4. That record helps when your home addition Toronto lot is tight.
Andrew Trotter, Principal Designer, has worked in residential construction since 1984. That experience shapes every home renovation Toronto project, from small rear rooms to full house additions Toronto lots can hold.
Began as a carpenter in 1984 and framed more than 75 homes across the Greater Toronto Area and Central Ontario.
Completed more than 200 projects over nearly two decades, including creative renovations in downtown Toronto.
Worked on 1 Weys Lane, which won an Ontario Association of Architects Architectural Excellence Award in 2000 and a Toronto Architecture and Urban Design Award of Excellence in 2001.
Studied full time for three years to become an Architectural Technologist. He is an AATO member with a BCIN.
Has helped complete over 1,000 permits in Toronto and across Southern Ontario since 2008.
Has worked with insurance companies on title insurance claims and served as an expert building witness in the Superior Court of Ontario.
Expert review: "I believe my greatest asset to my clients lies in the unique blend of my extensive contracting background with hands-on design experience alongside some of the top Architects in Toronto, coupled with a profound understanding of building codes and bylaws that influence the project outcome. True cost savings begin at the design phase." Andrew Trotter, AATO, BCIN, Principal Designer
We help homeowners across Toronto and Southern Ontario, including Etobicoke, Scarborough, North York, Mississauga, Vaughan, Ajax and Whitby. We design home renovation additions in each of these areas. Each city has its own zoning and review process, so local knowledge saves time on any home renovation Toronto or GTA project. We will point you in the right direction for house additions Toronto neighbours admire.
There is no single price for house additions Toronto wide. Cost depends on size, storeys, foundation work, finishes and what the new space includes. Design and permit costs are separate from construction. We help you budget your home renovation additions in the design stage and give you projected costs before you talk to contractors. Call 416-573-7625 for a free quote.
Almost always, yes. House additions Toronto owners plan need a building permit and a full drawing set. Some also need extra approvals, or a minor variance if the design does not meet zoning. We check this at the start, so you know before you spend money on your home renovation Toronto project.
Every home addition Toronto project has three stages: design, permit review and construction. A rear addition is usually quicker than a second storey, and a variance hearing adds time. We give you a realistic schedule before you commit.
The terms are often used for the same thing: adding new space to an existing house. A house extension Toronto owners build usually goes out to the back or side. A home addition Toronto owners plan can also build up, such as a second storey. Both need permits and drawings.
