Renovation contractor in Brighton

Century and heritage homes in Brighton

Brighton's older homes, many built before the Second World War, have character worth keeping and systems that usually are not: knob-and-tube or early wiring, plaster and lath walls, stone or block foundations, and framing that is rarely square. We open these houses carefully, test for asbestos and lead paint before demolition, and plan for what is behind the walls instead of pretending it will not be there.

1970s to 1990s family homes in Brighton

Homes built in Brighton from the 1970s to the 1990s are reaching their first full renovation: original oak kitchens, tub-and-tile bathrooms, sunken living rooms and windows at the end of their life. Some of these houses also have materials worth checking before work starts, such as aluminum branch wiring from the late 1960s and 1970s or poly-B plumbing installed from the late 1970s to the late 1990s.

Rural homes on well and septic in Brighton

Rural properties around Brighton bring their own considerations. Homes on a private septic system and well need the system checked before adding bedrooms, bathrooms or a second unit, because more bedrooms means more daily flow, and a septic system has to be sized for it. Larger lots give more room for additions and outdoor space.

Lakefront and riverside properties in Brighton

Lakefront and riverside homes around Brighton deal with higher water tables, wind, ice and moisture. Work near a shoreline, floodplain or valley often needs a permit from the conservation authority as well as the municipality, and materials and fasteners have to be chosen for wet conditions.

Kitchen Renovations in Brighton

Kitchens in Brighton come in every shape, from the closed-off galley kitchens in older houses to builder-grade kitchens in newer homes that never quite worked. With older town homes, newer bungalow subdivisions and waterfront properties across Downtown Brighton, Presqu'ile Bay and Codrington, there is no single template, so every kitchen remodel we plan here starts with the room in front of us.

We handle the whole Brighton kitchen remodel as one project: demolition, any wall removal or structural work, plumbing and electrical by licensed trades, cabinets, counters, backsplash, flooring and paint, in the right order and on a written schedule.

Bathroom Renovations in Brighton

Many bathrooms in Brighton are original to the house, and in older town homes, newer bungalow subdivisions and waterfront properties that can mean anything from a tired 1970s three-piece to a builder-grade ensuite with a tub nobody uses. A bathroom remodel is one of the best-value updates in the home, as long as the work behind the tile is done properly.

Every Brighton bathroom we build gets a continuous waterproofing membrane, a properly sloped shower base and an exhaust fan sized for the room, with plumbing by licensed trades and tile set flat and true.

Basement Finishing in Brighton

In Brighton, a finished basement is one of the most requested projects we quote, especially in older town homes, newer bungalow subdivisions and waterfront properties. Families in Downtown Brighton, Presqu'ile Bay and Codrington use that space for a rec room, an office, a gym or a guest suite instead of moving to get more room.

Every Brighton basement we finish starts with a moisture check, then proper foundation insulation, framing, electrical and plumbing, drywall, below-grade flooring and lighting, with egress windows wherever a bedroom is planned.

Legal Basement Apartments in Brighton

Demand for legal basement apartments in Brighton is strong, whether for rental income, a parent moving closer or a young adult who wants their own space. Many older town homes, newer bungalow subdivisions and waterfront properties in Downtown Brighton, Presqu'ile Bay and Codrington have basements well suited to a secondary suite.

Secondary suites in Brighton are approved by the Municipality of Brighton, which sets its own zoning, parking and entrance rules on top of the Ontario Building Code and Fire Code. We check what your lot allows, coordinate drawings and the permit, then build the suite and book inspections through to final sign-off.

Home Additions in Brighton

In Brighton, an addition is often the answer for families who love their street in Downtown Brighton and Presqu'ile Bay but have outgrown the house. With older town homes, newer bungalow subdivisions and waterfront properties, rear additions, second storeys and main-floor suites are all common.

Accessible Renovations in Brighton

Many Brighton homeowners want to stay in the neighbourhood they know, in Downtown Brighton, Presqu'ile Bay and Codrington and beyond, and the right changes to the bathroom, entrances and main floor make that safer and easier.

Renovating in Northumberland & Quinte

Northumberland and the Bay of Quinte have a high share of heritage and century homes alongside newer subdivisions, and many households here are renovating to age in place or to welcome family moving east from the GTA.