General Contractor in Meaford
Custom homes, garages, farm buildings and renovations in Meaford and the rural land around it, from Georgian Bay to the back concessions.
A harbour town with farm country behind it
CKThompson Contracting works as a general contractor in Meaford, in town and across the rural part of the municipality. Meaford sits on Georgian Bay where the Bighead River meets the harbour, between Owen Sound and Thornbury on Highway 26.
The town has older brick and frame homes on the streets near the harbour and the main street. Outside town, the Municipality of Meaford covers a wide spread of orchards, hay fields, beef farms and rural homes on the land of the former St. Vincent and Sydenham townships.
That mix means very different jobs. In town we update and add on to older houses. In the country we build new homes, garages, shops and farm buildings. Our shop is in Markdale, about forty minutes south, and we bring the same crew to both.
Where in the municipality we build
The Municipality of Meaford is much bigger than the town itself. These are the kinds of places we work in.
Every part of it has its own conditions, so we look at your lot before we suggest a plan.
Meaford town
Older homes near the harbour and downtown, where renovations and additions are the usual work.
Georgian Bay shoreline
Homes and cottages along the bay, where wind, ice and shoreline rules shape the design.
Orchard and farm country
Apple orchards and farms on the rural concessions, where shops, barns and new homes go up.
The Bighead River area
Rural lots along the river valley, where floodplain mapping can affect where a building can go.
Rural concession roads
Acreage homes and garages with long laneways, wells and septic systems.
Toward Owen Sound and Thornbury
Lots along Highway 26 on either side of town, on the way to two of our other service areas.
Services for Meaford and the shoreline
Each heading opens the full page for that service.
Town projects lean toward renovations and additions. Rural projects lean toward new homes, garages and farm buildings. We do both.
Renovations
Older Meaford houses brought up to date, with the framing and foundation checked as we go.
Additions
More space on a town lot or a farmhouse, framed to match the original house.
Custom homes
New homes on rural acreage and on lots near the bay.
Garages and shops
Detached garages and heated shops for vehicles, equipment and work.
Agricultural buildings
Barns, implement sheds and storage for farms and orchards.
Roofing
Steel and shingle roofs for homes, garages and farm buildings.
From our own job sites: a garage with a steel roof in the trees, a finished shop interior, and a steel lined shop.
What we plan for on a Meaford job
Town lots and farm lots raise different questions. These are the ones we answer before we price the work.
- Permits. Building permits come from the Municipality of Meaford. On jobs we manage, we prepare and submit the application.
- Older houses. Many homes near the harbour are well over a century old. We check the foundation, the framing and the wiring path before an addition or renovation is designed.
- Snow off the bay. Meaford gets lake effect snow from Georgian Bay, so roofs and trusses are designed for the snow loads set for the area.
- Floodplain and shoreline. Lots near the bay or the Bighead River can be regulated by the conservation authority, and that can change where a building can sit.
- Farm setbacks. New barns and homes near livestock follow Ontario's Minimum Distance Separation rules, which set how far apart they must be.
- Rural services. Outside town, a new home needs its own well and septic system, and their location shapes the site plan.
Other places we build near Meaford: Grey County, Markdale, Beaver Valley, Owen Sound, Chatsworth, Flesherton, Durham and Blue Mountains.
Meaford questions
Do you work in Meaford town and the rural areas?
Yes. We renovate and add on to homes in town, and we build new homes, garages, shops and farm buildings in the countryside around it.
Can you add on to an older house near the harbour?
Yes. We start by checking the foundation and framing of the existing house, then design the addition so it ties in properly.
Do I need a permit for a barn or shed on my farm?
In Ontario, farm buildings need a building permit. For Meaford properties it comes from the Municipality of Meaford, and we help prepare the drawings and the application.
My lot is near the Bighead River. Is that a problem?
Not always, but it needs checking. Parts of the river valley are regulated floodplain, and the conservation authority may need to approve the location first. We look into it early.
How far is Meaford from you?
Our shop in Markdale is about forty minutes south of Meaford.
How do I get a price?
Call 519-270-3060 or send a quote request. We visit the site, talk through the project and give you a written quote with no obligation.
Planning a project in Meaford?
Call Craig or send a few details about your property. We will set up a time to come and look.