We specialize in extending homes in Etobicoke by adding second floors or on the back of the house. With ALBO Renovations your home is taken care for from initial design to completion of the project.
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Etobicoke is still mostly occupied by bungalows and adding a second storey is one of the methods to double your square footage. This is however is more complicated than some people may think due to added structure weight of second floor to existing foundation walls and footings. Main floor has to be renovation during second floor additions and mostly designed as open space with kitchen.
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The most popular home transformation of home is adding all possible extra space and making it seem like completely new built house. It typically involves side garage with rear additions, basement underpinning, complete restructure and remodelling inside/outside with topping it off with second storey. You would not be able tell a difference from our custom builds.
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Popular for longer property lots that want to extend living or kitchen space at the back or side of the house without changing most of the house structurally. Although most of the roof needs to be redone, rear additions are structurally not as complicated as some other jobs and work perfectly to add required space with necessary interior remodelling to current rooms.
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An alternative to purchasing bigger home, as more living space is required by growing families, we can design and build home addition. We have a passionate and are very experienced team that can help you research, analyse, calculate and finally build you a dream home that you truly deserve. Our professional can make such overwhelming project look like a simple renovation.
ALBO Renovations specializes in large projects that require analytical thinking, careful calculation and design to perfection. Throughout last two decades we have worked with many families on their new builds and home additions in Etobicoke and nearby cities. Besides references and reviews we can arrange with project manager a visit to our current jobsite.
Drawings & Permits $10-$20 per square foot – for the entire project our team will prepare full set of documents that include floor plans, architectural drawings, engineering details, mechanical plan, arborist report and other details required by the city.
Home Addition $400 per square foot – from framing to all finishing details, including all labour and materials there are average costs in Etobicoke. It can be compared to new basic builds in Etobicoke simply because additions are actually new built space added to existing home.
Renovation $300 per square foot – besides added square footage, existing house needs total renovation with complete gut demolition and redoing everything from wiring, plumbing and framing walls. The cost is slightly cheaper than addition due to existing structure in place.
Average cost of a project: Assuming you have existing 1000 sq ft bungalow that you want to fully renovate and add 1500 sq ft of space. On average such home addition in Etobicoke will cost $925 000 to start and complete the job.
Every week we receive calls or web submissions from home owners with desire to expend their home. Although everyone wants to know the cost and time it will take to do the project, it is too early in the process to estimate it. First, we need to hear from you all requirements and create so called wish list. This includes basic ideas, type of project, examples of finishes and expectations.
Every project starts with lot evaluation and construction feasibility. There are bylaws for every part of the city that dictate the maximum size of house that can be built, maximum height, property lot set backs and more restrictions that architects have to abide while designing and presenting to city the drawings for the project.
Knowing the possibilities of construction and having the client’s wish list gives us everything what we need to make a proposal for design and build for home addition and renovation of the house. This can be adjusted and renegotiated as there is always room to change size, finishing materials and other details that can bring down overall costs.
After agreeing on all details and contract is signed by both parties we start construction. ALBO Renovations follows specific schedule dedicated to his home addition and will notify home owner about progress. Clients can be involved in design, which would require their final decision on selection of exact materials. We complete all stages with inspections and get your new home move in ready.
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Yes, all home additions require building permit application and approval by the municipality. Typically, it involves several stages of review by internal departments. At the beginning of it all, architects need to confirm if zoning allow addition and how big it can be. The actual package may include floor plan, structural drawings, mechanical drawings and even arborist report.
Every project is measured by size, complexity and final materials selected by the home owner. There is no magic formula to give a direct answer, but with more detailed information our team can give you approximate timelines. Average 1200 sq ft second floor addition with internal renovation should take 7-8 month to finish.
There are several types of home additions out there and ALBO Renovations can help you with most of them, depending on size and our availability. There are rear extensions, second floor additions, side extensions, and underpinnings. Mostly our company builds large size jobs, but we may take on smaller addition project if it also includes full house remodeling.
This is a very popular question, as home owners are looking for options where to live during such project. It is impossible to stay at home when doing home addition! It is large scale construction project that involves heavy demolition, dust, noise, exposure to weather, disconnection of water/drain and electricity, and many more hazards.
Properly designed and executed home addition project should increase the value of the property more than invested for construction. However, this is not always the case if attempted on your own or hired unexperienced company.
ALBO Renovations has inhouse architect that studies feasibility based on specific bylaw assigned to this lot. Before talking numbers and timelines we always make sure that it is possible to build what client is looking for. Another option may be involving committee of adjustments, which is more time consuming but could be a suitable solution.
Yes, our company take care of all the steps form feasibility research and design to construction and ready to move in stage. We make sure the process for the home owner is as smooth as possible and take on the responsibility of filing necessary documents, permits, talking to city reps and completing all inspections.
The projects that are focused only home renovation do not involve home footprint or height extension. Renovations can include structural changes, wall openings and room repositioning, thus making it less time consuming and resistant to zoning review. Home additions, however are reviewed with land survey and regulated by city’s bylaws.
Expending and renovating your current home is one of the most important life decisions and you should trust the professionals that have experience and dedicated teams for the process. This is what we do on daily basis and can help you achieving desired results with proper budgeting and set timelines.
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