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Alboreno Reviews

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Based on more than 200 reviews

Annet Chau Markham

We wanted to renovate our basement for the longest time and now it time to start, but we were not sure about many details and needed help. Vlad suggested having their designer over and creating the drawings first. After about a week of going back and forth with revisions of layout and materials we decided to start with actual work from albo. They did exactly as scheduled and if a day was missed, they were able to catch up to the schedule by have an extra guy. Overall it was awesome experience and i would recommend these guys for their communication, quality of work and response to all questions you will have.
Jen Fober Etobicoke

Since mid 2015 we started working with architect and builder company based in Etobicoke. It took us close to 1 year to finalize drawings, get all permits and build foundation with exterior walls. Now the plan was to hire a good company to finish the rest of the house. We interviewed few companies and Ivan from albo renovations was more professional in answering all questions and getting us proper schedule for all the steps of work. He was a coordinator and all question were directed through him. It was good experience and we like working with these guys. They also suggested us few better options for finishing materials in kitchen and bathrooms. Would work with them again!
Richard S Etobicoke

Albo did a full gut, rebuild of our 2 story home in the High Park area. The entire home was redesigned from top to bottom including a large opening in the back, a high cathedral ceiling and meticulous finishings.
Albo exceeded our expectations. We want to thank Ivan S and his team for their dedication to detail, quality and getting the job done on a timely basis. It’s hard to find a contractor you can trust. We highly recommend Albo for your next project.
Galen Toronto

Hi, wanted to put a great review for Albo renovations for project they did for us. It was a home addition and full reno with underpinning to our almost 100 years old house downtown that is not split into 3 different units. Only amazing things to be said about this company.
Davi Toronto

These guys have done lots of work in the area and have signs on street. I called them to take a look at my basement and they gave me a quote, which was more than I actually paid in the end. Ivan was communicating with me through out the project and was answering all my questions. They finished in about 1 month and I am very happy with work they did for my basement.
Savey Toronto

I contacted Vlad to plan ahead my condo bathroom renovation. I new there had to be some work done even before i bought it and i had time to call few different contractors. Albo contractors were fastest to show up and give me the ideas for my new bathroom. It was not long and we were able to book the elevator in time for all deliveries. Great job guys!
Bob Toronto

Our friends who recently had renovations done by ALBO recommended them to us. They said they would be the perfect company to manage our projects knowing that we often travel for work and cant be around as much. After reading reviews and doing research, we noticed they also won some award for top renovations company in Toronto for their services and together with seeing our friends new place we knew we were making the right decision in hiring them! Even though we were out of the city most of the time, they stayed on top of the details we required for our finishes and always before any installation and purchases double checked with us to make sure its our final decision. With our work schedule being hectic they really eased our minds with the renovation process and provided us constant updated pictures of the different stages of the work completed. We came back just before the final coat of paint was applied, and wow, we had to double check we came into the right address! The change was incredible, thanks again!
Barbara Mississauga

ALBO Renovations worked on our home renovation for 4 months and what a fun and exciting 4 months it was for me and my husband!!! Our in person meetings in which we decided where everything will be really made us feel involved. What stands out most is our decisions for the customized kitchen with white cabinets, darker countertop and backsplash, and the amount of potlights. The whole combination looks fantastic!!! We had a headache when the tiles we choose we didnt end up liking and wanted to stick with hardwood flooring and ALBO was able to fix the issue without any problems! Thanks once again!!!
Davor Scarborough

First floor renovation and kitchen upgrade at my house. They were suggested by underpinning company we used. Checked out all reviews for albo and after initial estimate we just went ahead. Fast performance and kitchen was made the way we wanted. Perfect finishings

Best of 2017-2018
Top Choice Award Mark of Excellence
Service Award 2018-2019

Home Additions
Many houses in Toronto are adding space by extension at the back or second storey addition on top of existing bungalow. We can suggest best possible option to make your home expend and look brand new with extension of ducts, plumbing pipes and electrical upgrades.
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Home Improvement
With many houses being out-dated with finishes to be upgraded, ALBO Renovation comes in to design and build for home owners who cannot build new home. Our project managers will lead the entire process of documentation, material purchasing and best quality finishes for your project.
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New Home Construction
The toughest project to design and complete is building new house in Toronto. We provide full drafting services as well as research for zoning and bylaws. Each lot has allowable limits for construction and ALBO Renovations will work to match your needs with maximum limits.
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Architectural Design Packages

Service Name	Basic	Standart	Premium
Concept Design
Architectural Drawings
Permit Submission
Interior / Exterior Design
Electrical Plan
Full Selection of Materials
Land Survey
Construction Reports
Elevations & Landscape
Pricing	From $10 sq/ft	From $15 sq/ft	From $20 sq/ft

How It Works
Initial Alboreno Workflow

1

Zoning Research
Every part of city has specific limits of how to build a house. These boundaries dictate construction and what will be allowed to construct on your specific lot.
Team of architects start with research of zoning restrictions every time there is a new design build project. Zoning limits are not the same for the entire city and can differ even within the street boundaries.
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Wish List
To start design we need to get ideas from clients. Wish list is typically a summary of what you desire in a new home. Unfortunately what you want may not be always possible based on zoning restrictions, but our architects will try their best.
For example designers and architects before making a plan want to know number of bedrooms and bathrooms, size of garage, ideas for basement, exterior finish materials and basic thoughts on design with examples.
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Survey Drawings
Each lot in Ontario has legal boundaries that are confirmed on land survey drawings. Knowing exact size of lot, architects use limitations and show new projects to city as required.
In other words city officials, who provide building permit need assurance of exact sizes for construction lot. Given exact sizes it is possible to calculate percentage and limits for lot coverage and maximum construction.
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Floor Plan
Now that we have limits and ideas from clients – floor plan starts to appear. The idea is to make entire space more convenient specifically for client. With wish list and additional thoughts we ask several questions and start drafting.
Some of us prefer larger bedrooms and smaller hallways, while others want to maximize common areas and don’t need additional closet space. Some need large kitchen spaces, and others don’t even cook and are fine with smaller counter space.
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Design & Elevation
Next we move on to designing exterior of the house. Selected materials and accents are applied on drawings from elevation point of view. Windows are shown specifically with preferred sizes and shape.
The hardest work of designer is to combine exterior design, windows and interior floor plan together into complete project that satisfies client. Some corrections are normally made to floor plan to design exterior with organically looking windows.
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3d Rendering
To go extra mile ALBO Homes offers 3d rendering of the house. After all, design build projects in Toronto have to provide clear understanding of how every corner of the house will look like.
Exterior image of new house with details can be enough for some home owners, when others want to see it in 3d rendering. For interior – almost everyone wants to visualize kitchen, dining, common areas and master bedroom space with help of our designers.
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Additional Documents

Protecting nearby waters & streams
This document outlines the measures and guidelines to safeguard nearby water bodies from contamination and disruption during the home renewal process.
Arborist report with tree protection plan
This report includes a detailed analysis by a certified arborist on the health and status of trees on the property, along with a plan to protect and preserve them during construction activities.
Designation substance report
This report identifies and assesses the presence of any designated hazardous substances, such as asbestos or lead, within the property, ensuring safe handling and removal before renovation begins.
Committee of Adjustments
To construct or add a portion of the house larger than allowable by city (bylaws) it is necessary to go through the process of “Committee of Adjustments” and obtain an approval before permitting.
Lot Severance / splitting
Many private buyers and investors are interested in purchasing and splitting the lot to build more units. ALBO Renovations can assist in the process and submit all required forms for severance.
Legal Unit Conversion
ALBO Renovations can explain details and cost for adding extra units, making basement legal or building a garden suite on your backyard. We take care of all documentation and inspections.

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Design Build Methods
Or Traditional Constriction?

Construction and renovation process changes in years and becomes more clients oriented. Original methods of home additions and construction projects started from home owners looking for designs and different options. After they would contact architect with engineers to find out their ideas are great but hardly achievable within preferred budgets. The problem always came up between different parties trying to please the home owner. Designers would always create the most unique and modern options for finishes and layouts for the project. Home owner is happy with design and pays designer company for completed work. The next step is architect that has bad news of possible high costs. Drawings are completed for city compliance and get stamped with structural engineer. Set of drawings and obtained permits are handed to general contractor, who shakes head and tells home owner that selected material don’t work together and architects have to change drawings because of existing flaws in structure.

Discuss Full Potential
Of Your Older House After Renovation

Large renovation projects require constant communication between engineers, designers and workers. To save time and hassle builder companies had to evolve and include all services that involve preconstruction stage of the project with ongoing interaction with workers and designers. Design build concept became more popular with larger projects, because ALBO Renovations can now manage and change details of work without going to third parties that work directly for home owner. By having in-house team, we are able to save time in development of step to step plan for work as well as avoid critical errors during the project. Design and build method of progression and delivery for construction projects is the most preferred option for home owners in Toronto. See examples of our completed projects or call us to discuss how your home can be upgraded.

Design and Build Process
Working Together with ALBO Renovations

01 Concept Design
When we first meet, the conversation typically starts with your wish list for the job and ideas that inspire your vision. ALBO Renovation starts measuring and drafting your existing home to understand what can be done within the space. Our designer drafts first concept design with floor plan for home owners’ approval. With all details in mind we can create full scope of work and discuss prices.
02 Budgeting and Proposal
At this point design build project manager sits down with home owner to discuss the minimum costs for the project with preferred budgets for finishing materials. In situation where amount of work does not match budget, our team helps to adjust costs or workload. Most home owners don’t know market prices for finishes, and our manager explains what materials can be used with ALBO company discounts.
03 Architectural Drawings
After signing design build contract for your project, ALBO architects start preparing drawings for construction or home addition. With major structural changes or home extensions structural engineer needs to calculate and approve supports with loads. We also create new plan for changing our upgrading HVAC duct system for heat supply and return for planned construction.
04 Permits adn Reports
With ALBO Renovations home owners don’t need to worry about application for permits or any other reports for construction purposes. Project manager makes list of reports and permits required specifically for your project and takes care of it before construction starts. It may include building permit, demolition permit, arborist report, and environmental report and land survey.
05 Constructions and Renovation
Preparation with completed scope of work and good design team makes construction process easier and faster. Project manager prepares work flow schedule and step by step completion while permits are being obtained from the city. Purchases of materials will be made prior to work and deliveries aligned with upcoming stage of the project. All required inspections completed with licensed professionals.
06 Post Construction
On the day the construction process is completed our design-build process does not stop. Final completion inspection is scheduled with city official to close the permits and with the owner to confirm the work. ALBO Renovations issue owner occupancy and warranties for the project. We explain the mechanicals of the housework with instructions for maintenance. Contract is complete and you enjoy new home.

Most Popular Questions
For Design Build

How Long Is The Process?

The length of design build process depends on several factors. First and far most important step in renovation is for home owner to know what they want to achieve with our company. Design stage can stretch from several weeks to many months. Other components that affect time are size of the project and complexity for construction. By understanding your vision we will create schedules for completion.
How Much Does It Cost?

Many home owners think that there is magical cost per square foot that applies to all renovation and build projects. In reality every project is very unique and quoted based on your specific need or exact budget.
First we provide quotation for initial design with floor plan. After understand full scope of work ALBO Renovation project manager discusses approximate budget for materials inside and on the outside of the house for finishes.
Knowing all details of the project is key to providing exact estimate and staying within price. We guarantee to never change our contract price till the end date, unless client requests addition work or increases initial budget for fixtures and finish details.
How Can We Save You Money During Renovation?

The method of Design Build Toronto Company eliminates the need to constantly communicate between general contractor and architect. Working with one company to take care of absolutely everything save you time and money.
At the stage of selecting materials, we provide a list of our trusted suppliers with company discounts for your project. As example for materials like tiles and paint our discounts are 30% – 40%. Some discounts are not as high but we get the best prices possible.
ALBO Project managers are very experienced to catch all deficiencies and mistakes before they cost money to redo. Building homes without professional design and careful planning saves time and money.
What Can Go Wrong?

The whole point of design build method for renovation projects is to eliminate most of the problems that arise during construction. The most common delays come from situations where home owners cannot agree between themselves on concept and ask for endless revisions on floor plans and finishes. Other issues come from exceeding zoning limits or getting design ideas from unrealistic 3d images.
Difference between renovation and design build

Design and build process is more advanced and detailed than just renovating a house. It involves architects, designer and project manager working together with a client way before actual work is done to create the looks of the house that are both desirable by home owner and approved by the city. ALBO Renovations creates the flow of each stage smooth and effortless for each client. Renovation process starts with client providing all details for the project that are estimated for cost and timelines.
What is the benefit of hiring ALBO?

We have experience in transforming vision of client to initial drawings and carrying it further into construction phase. By working in GTA for over 15 years we have completed many small, average size and large home renovations or additions with top rating reviews from our clients. There is no job that we cannot complete and we can prove that we did it all. Schedule a meeting with a project manager to discuss how you can benefit by hiring ALBO Renovations.
Is design and build more expensive?

Yes, designing and building is typically more expensive process than regular renovation. This is due to first stage of the project being completed and prepared for the actual renovation company. As we do both for our clients, when hired for renovation alone, we require client to provide drawings, list of materials and supplier being used for the project. When ALBO Renovations is hired for design and permitting, the cost increases as we provide turn key service.
Which mistakes we eliminate with design and build?

When renovation company arrives on site to estimate a project, there are not many things can be changed for the layout, timeline and budget.
If design and build company starts from beginning it can eliminate or adjust:

Design Errors – having inhouse team that worked from beginning allows easy adjustments

Coordination of Responsibilities – as design build, we take care of all steps and coordinate jobsite.

Budget – initial design and material selection can dictate and control budget for construction.

Timelines – during design and build ALBO Renovations can create better schedules and timelines for work and deliveries.
Can we do some part of work or design?

As a builder we cannot allow, supervise and warranty work of trades that we have no control or experience with. This can slow down the entire process and create situation, when next trade blames previous workers for bad workmanship. It is our job and responsibility to start project with a design and complete it till the end as initially discussed and agreed with home owners. Interfering during the process always creates small or big issues for the workflow.
Should home owner purchase any fixtures?

We prefer home owners selecting fixtures and materials from suggested by ALBO Renovations or similar reputable suppliers that operate within Ontario standards. Very often we see fixtures being purchased online that do not have CSA approval and cannot be installed for inspection by electrician, plumber or mechanical professional. Let us know during design process if you prefer certain products and we can check certification provided by supplier or manufacturer.

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Over 15 Years Of Experience
Quality Craftsmanship
100% Customer Satisfaction
Fast Response & Quality Finishes

Design Build Company In Toronto

Leave Your Phone You’ll Have A Call

Alboreno Reviews

Annet Chau Markham

Jen Fober Etobicoke

Richard S Etobicoke

Galen Toronto

Davi Toronto

Savey Toronto

Bob Toronto

Barbara Mississauga

Davor Scarborough

Home Additions

Home Improvement

New Home Construction

Before After

Architectural Design Packages

How It WorksInitial Alboreno Workflow

Zoning Research

Wish List

Survey Drawings

Floor Plan

Design & Elevation

3d Rendering

A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step

Additional Documents

Protecting nearby waters & streams

Arborist report with tree protection plan

Designation substance report

Committee of Adjustments

Lot Severance / splitting

Legal Unit Conversion

View Our Portoflio Gallery

Design Build MethodsOr Traditional Constriction?

Discuss Full Potential Of Your Older House After Renovation

Design and Build ProcessWorking Together with ALBO Renovations

01 Concept Design

02 Budgeting and Proposal

03 Architectural Drawings

04 Permits adn Reports

05 Constructions and Renovation

06 Post Construction

Most Popular Questions For Design Build

How Long Is The Process?

How Much Does It Cost?

How Can We Save You Money During Renovation?

What Can Go Wrong?

Difference between renovation and design build

What is the benefit of hiring ALBO?

Is design and build more expensive?

Which mistakes we eliminate with design and build?

Can we do some part of work or design?

Should home owner purchase any fixtures?

Follow us on Instagram @alborenovations

Additional Articles About Home Renovation

New – Cost of Second Floor Addition in Toronto

Design and build cost in toronto

Design-build vs. General contractors: What’s right for what type of project?

Extra services that design and build company take care of