Building a New Home
Addition for Toronto Homeowners
It is no secret how unpredictable the housing market can be,
therefore it’s no wonder new home additions have been a rising trend in
Toronto. Short of all out investing in a new house, designing and building a
new home addition is the most advantageous way to gain a return on your real
estate investment, maximize living space and ultimately getting the most out of
your already existing home and property. Whether you need an additional
bedroom, extra kitchen space, or any of the other endless customization
possibilities, new home additions are an effective approach for you and your
family to build your perfect home.
Before you start with the handy work, there are a few
essential things you will need to consider in your planning. Ten out of ten
times it is recommended to consult and hire a licensed professional general
contractor if you don’t want to take the risk of making any time consuming mistakes.
Getting a Building
Permit for New Home Additions in Toronto
In order to take on any home improvement project, one needs
to apply with the City of Toronto Building office for a building permit. A
building permit is essentially permission from the city to allow your
renovations or new home addition to begin on your property. Of course, the City
of Toronto only grants permits to projects that comply with local zoning
bylaws, Ontario Building Code, and meet the safety standards of all
levels.
Here is a list of some common home improvement projects that
require a building permit by the City of Toronto:
- Construct/demolish
a detached additional structure
- Construct
a house or addition to a house
- Demolish
a house or addition to a house
- Construct
a basement entrance
- Excavate
a basement to increase headroom
You can find the
fees and
forms for applying for a building permit on the City of Toronto website.
Types of New Home
Additions
Every family could always use more space in their homes. The
possibilities are absolutely limitless when it comes to designing and building
an addition to your home to get all the space your family needs. Here are some
different ways you can take advantage of your property and transform it into
the space your family needs:
- Lateral additions to increase square footage of
a room
- Vertical additions to create an additional level
in your home
- Garage additions
- Increase the space in the kitchen
- Add a sunroom or conservatory
- New bedroom
- Master suite additions
When Should You Consult
a Contractor?
Having the opportunity to create your dream home is a
wonderful thing. A successful general contractor takes pride in assisting
Toronto homeowners with the design and building of their new home additions. It
is recommended that you always consult with an accredited and qualified professional
licensed general contractor with plenty of experience to back him or her up. By
hiring the right general contractor right away, before even applying for a
building permit, homeowners are ensuring a successful new home addition built
to exceptional standard on budget and on time.