General Contractor in Owen Sound
Renovations, additions and finishing work in Owen Sound, plus new homes and garages in the countryside around the city.
City work, done by a country crew
Owen Sound is the largest city in Grey County and the county seat. It sits at the south end of Owen Sound Bay on Georgian Bay, about forty minutes north of our Markdale shop on Highway 10.
Much of the housing in the city is older, with century homes on the east and west hills and in the neighbourhoods near downtown. That makes Owen Sound a natural fit for renovation, addition and finishing work.
Outside the city limits, in Georgian Bluffs and Chatsworth, we also build new homes, garages and shops on rural lots.
City projects mean working around the people who live in the house, neighbours close by and city rules. We plan the job in stages so you know which rooms are out of use and for how long.
Kitchens, stairs and finishing
City jobs are often about the inside of the house. These photos come from our own finishing and renovation work.
Kitchen and stair work like this is the kind of detail that makes an older home feel new without losing what made it worth buying.
What we do in Owen Sound
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Most city projects involve more than one of these. A kitchen renovation can mean new framing, new trim and a new floor, and our crew handles each part.
Renovations
Updating older homes, from one room to a full floor, with the structure checked first.
Interior finishing
Kitchens, trim, doors, stair treads and built ins.
Additions
Extra space on a tight city lot, framed to blend with the original house.
Decks and porches
New decks and rebuilt porches for homes old and new.
Garages
Detached garages in the city and larger shops outside it.
Project management
We coordinate permits, trades and the schedule on bigger renovations.
Building in Owen Sound is different
A city job has its own set of challenges. These are the ones we plan around in Owen Sound.
None of these are reasons not to build. They are things we plan for, so they do not slow the job down once it starts.
- Permits and zoning. Building permits come from the City of Owen Sound, and the city zoning bylaw sets rules on setbacks, height and lot coverage.
- Hills. The Niagara Escarpment shapes the east and west sides of the city, so some lots are steep and need careful foundation and drainage work.
- Century homes. Older houses can hide out of square framing, old wiring and patched foundations, and we allow for that when we price the job.
- Tight streets. Narrow streets and small lots mean deliveries, bins and parking need to be arranged ahead of time.
- Lake effect snow. Georgian Bay brings heavy snow, so roofs and porches need to be built for the load.
- Close neighbours. City jobs happen beside other homes, so site layout, access and cleanup are planned before we start.
Outside the city, we also build in Grey County, Markdale, Beaver Valley, Chatsworth, Flesherton, Durham, Blue Mountains and Meaford.
Owen Sound questions
Do you work inside the city of Owen Sound?
Yes. We take on renovations, additions, finishing and garages in the city, as well as new builds in the rural area around it.
Who issues building permits in Owen Sound?
The City of Owen Sound. The city zoning bylaw also applies, so we check setbacks and lot coverage before planning an addition or garage.
Can you work on a century home?
Yes. We expect hidden problems in older houses and plan the job so they are dealt with properly, not covered up.
How long does it take you to get to Owen Sound?
About forty minutes from our base in Markdale, straight up Highway 10. We plan our trips so travel time does not hold up your job.
Can we stay in the house during a renovation?
Often, yes. We plan the work room by room where we can, and we tell you ahead of time when water, power or access will be interrupted.
How do you price a renovation in an older home?
We look at the house first. Older homes can hide problems, so the written quote explains what we can see, what might be behind the walls and how we will handle it.
Do you build outside the city too?
Yes. In Georgian Bluffs, Chatsworth and the rest of the area around Owen Sound, we build new homes, garages and shops on rural lots.
Got an Owen Sound project in mind?
Call 519-270-3060 or send a request. Tell us about the house and what you want to change.