Can I add a second storey to a semi-detached?

Frequently yes. It depends on the existing foundation, the party wall and zoning height limits — the feasibility review answers this in weeks, not months.

How long do approvals take in Etobicoke?

A straightforward permit runs 3–4 months. If a minor variance is needed, add roughly 3–5 months for the Committee of Adjustment process.

Do I have to move out?

For a second-storey addition, usually for the structural phase. Rear additions can often be built while you stay in the house.

How do you build on a lot with no driveway?

Street-occupancy permits, staged material deliveries, compact equipment and disciplined site housekeeping. It's routine work for for us in Etobicoke.

Additions · Etobicoke

Home Additions & Second-Storey Additions in Etobicoke

More house on the same tight Etobicoke lot.

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Second-storey addition under construction on a narrow semi-detached house in Etobicoke

The Etobicoke reality

Home & Second-Storey Additions built for century-old Etobicoke homes

When moving out of the neighbourhood isn't an option, building up or back is. On Etobicoke lots that means zoning setbacks, height limits, angular planes and often a trip to the Committee of Adjustment.

We handle the approvals path as seriously as the framing, and we build on tight lots with crane picks, street-occupancy permits and neighbours who still say hello when it's done.

What's included

Everything in the scope, listed before you sign

Our quotes spell out exactly what is and isn't included, so you can compare contractors on more than a bottom-line number.

Feasibility & zoning

Lot coverage, setbacks, height and angular plane review before you spend money on full drawings.

Approvals

Minor variance applications, Committee of Adjustment representation, permits and inspections.

Structure

Foundation underpinning or new footings, load path engineering, framing, roofing and weather-tight envelope.

Full interior fit-out

New bedrooms, ensuites, laundry and HVAC capacity sized for the larger house.

Process & timeline

How your project runs, week by week

Weeks 1–3
Feasibility
Survey review, zoning analysis and a realistic budget range.
Months 2–6
Design & approvals
Drawings, engineering, variance hearing if required, building permit.
Months 6–9
Structure & envelope
Foundations, framing, roof, windows and weather-tight enclosure.
Months 9–12
Interior & handover
Mechanical, drywall, finishes, inspections and final walkthrough.

Before & after

Recent additions projects Etobicoke

A sample of completed work across New Toronto, The Kingsway, Alderwood and Etobicoke.

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Questions

Additions renovation FAQs

Straight answers to what Etobicoke homeowners ask us most.

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Free consultation

Request your free additions quote

Tell us about your Etobicoke project and we'll book a no-pressure on-site consultation — usually within the same week.

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Response time: 1 business day
Quote type: Fixed price
Workmanship: 2-year warranty