905 Reno

How Long Does a Home Addition Take? | GTA

Most people only plan for the construction. Design and permits come first.

The first design draft takes about 3 to 4 weeks, engineering about 2 to 3 weeks each, and City permit review about 30 to 90 days. If the plan needs zoning relief, the Committee of Adjustment adds more time. Then about 5 to 8 months to build.

All in, allow about 7 to 14 months from design to completion. Want to build in the spring? Start planning by fall, earlier if you need a minor variance.

If you've outgrown your home but love your neighbourhood, a home addition could be the smartest investment you make.

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Calling a contractor in March for a May start? You may already be too late.

Most people think a renovation starts when the crew shows up. Anything that needs a building permit has a whole stage before that: design, engineering and city review. That typically takes about 2 to 6 months, depending on the size of the project.

Full video: https://youtu.be/G3mUNPuzP2Q
Free renovation guide and budget calculator: https://guide.905reno.ca/

905 Reno handles design, engineering, permits and construction under one contract, so nothing gets lost between the designer and the contractor.

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Two-Storey Home Addition | Before and After | Toronto

More house. Same address. This bungalow got a full second storey, built on top of the house the family already had.

Before: a one-storey brick bungalow, garage below, steps up to the front door.
After: two storeys, black siding with a cedar-tone box up top, a terrace over the garage and a new deck out back.

We took the roof off, framed the new second floor and closed the house in with new windows. The main floor is now open concept, with the bedrooms and a new bathroom upstairs.

If you've outgrown your home but love your neighbourhood, adding a storey lets you stay where you are and get the space you need.

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Every long renovation has stretches that feel slow. Here's Dave on how our crew handled the timeline on his full home renovation in North York.

"I was happy with the timeline because we kind of had a timeline in mind at the very beginning."

"There are certain times when I think the project is going slow, but they do pick it up and make up the time."

We stand behind every space we build.

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Want to build in spring? Start your design now.

Every year I get calls in March and April from homeowners who want to start construction in May. Every year I have to tell some of them they're already too late.

Anything that needs a building permit has a whole stage before a crew shows up: design, engineering and city review. That typically takes about 2 to 6 months, depending on the size of the project.

In this video I walk through what happens in those months, how to count back from a spring start, and what to do this month if you're planning a home addition, custom home, basement, laneway suite or garden suite.

905 Reno handles design, engineering, permits and construction under one contract.

Free GTA renovation guide and budget calculator: https://guide.905reno.ca/
Free laneway and garden suite lot assessment: https://laneway.905reno.ca/

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Garden and Laneway Suites | Could Your Lot Fit Another Home?

You may be able to build another home in your backyard.

Since late 2022, Ontario law allows a unit in a backyard building on most serviced residential lots, without rezoning. If your lot backs onto a public lane, that's a laneway suite. If it doesn't, it's a garden suite.

Most owners build one for rental income or to keep family close, without leaving the neighbourhood they already know.

Whether yours works comes down to lot depth, distance from the house, trees, fire access from the street and servicing. The fire access rules in this video are the City of Toronto's. Other GTA cities set their own.

905 Reno handles design, permits and construction under one contract.

Want to know if your lot qualifies? Get a free lot assessment at https://laneway.905reno.ca/ or through the link in our bio. We'll send it within 3 to 5 business days.

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Kitchen | Before and After | North York

White oak custom cabinets, a fluted island and a kitchen that opens to the family room.

We removed a load-bearing wall to open up the space, then brought in cabinets, countertops, a marble-look backsplash, a brass pot filler and a gas range.

Part of a 5,000 sq ft full home renovation.

At 905 Reno, we handle everything from design and permits to construction.

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Two-Storey Home Addition | Progress Journey | Toronto

From the day we got to site to where this addition stands today.

Demolition, excavation, concrete, framing, insulation and drywall are done. Right now we're finishing the drywall plastering, and the interior finishing starts next.

Outside, the siding is about 80% done and we're wrapping it up.

Follow along to see it finished.

At 905 Reno, we handle everything from design and permits to construction.

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Client Review | Hear It From Our Client

"Yes, I would definitely."

We asked Craig if he'd recommend 905 Reno. He talks about the crew, the timeline and the weekly Friday updates from our project manager William. His project was finished in about 6 weeks.

At 905 Reno, we handle everything from design and permits to construction.

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