Renovation contractor in Dundas

Century and heritage homes in Dundas

Dundas'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.

Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Dundas

The post-war bungalows and back-splits in Dundas are solid, simple houses that renovate well. Typical work includes taking out the wall between the kitchen and living room, replacing galvanized supply pipes and cast-iron drains, upgrading the electrical service, and making better use of the basement, which often already has a side door at grade.

Kitchen Renovations in Dundas

A kitchen renovation is one of the most common projects we quote in Dundas. The housing here includes Victorian and century homes and post-war family homes, and whether the goal is a brighter, more open space or simply more storage and better workflow, the right plan depends on the house.

We handle the whole Dundas 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 Dundas

Bathroom renovations are a steady part of our work in Dundas, from Downtown Dundas and Greensville to the rest of the area. The most common requests are walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, double vanities and basement bathrooms.

Every Dundas 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 Dundas

Plenty of Dundas homes, from Downtown Dundas and Greensville to the rest of the area, have a basement that is unfinished or finished decades ago. Either way, it is usually the cheapest square footage in the house to turn into real living space.

Every Dundas 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 Dundas

Demand for legal basement apartments in Dundas is strong, whether for rental income, a parent moving closer or a young adult who wants their own space. Many Victorian and century homes and post-war family homes in Downtown Dundas, Greensville and University Gardens have basements well suited to a secondary suite.

Secondary suites in Dundas are approved by the City of Hamilton, 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 Dundas

In Dundas, an addition is often the answer for families who love their street in Downtown Dundas and Greensville but have outgrown the house. With Victorian and century homes and post-war family homes, rear additions, second storeys and main-floor suites are all common.

Accessible Renovations in Dundas

Many Dundas homeowners want to stay in the neighbourhood they know, in Downtown Dundas, Greensville and University Gardens and beyond, and the right changes to the bathroom, entrances and main floor make that safer and easier.

Renovating in Hamilton

Hamilton's housing covers almost every era, from century homes and worker cottages to post-war Mountain bungalows and new suburban builds, and its secondary-suite rules have made legal basement apartments one of the most requested projects in the city.