How We Build

Starting the journey to designing your new home can feel overwhelming. Going through the preconstruction process is critical to ensure alignment between design and investment. That's where we come in.

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Craft a home perfectly suited to your unique needs

We get it. Your home can be frustrating when it doesn't suit your needs. It's cold in the winter, hot in the summer, and sometimes leaks. The layout is all wrong, and the front door doesn't lock well.

We are also homeowners who have gone through major renovations in our own properties. We have lived through the stress and aggravation of wanting a better home and know how it feels to worry about all the things that could go wrong along the way or the missed opportunities we may only realize afterward. 

You don't have endless amounts of money, you don't want your project to drag on endlessly, and you certainly don't want to end up on a 'reno-gone-wrong' show.

Everyone should have the opportunity to craft a home to their own taste. Our thoughtful, systematic approach ensures your wants and needs are at the forefront so you can focus on what's important — living your life in the home you deserve.

Lighthaus will guide you through the uncertainty of the building process and bring to life the design of your beautiful home with a seamless client experience. 

“Lighthaus Built made the entire renovation process painless…

With Lighthaus, you get what you pay for - thoughtful partners, high quality work, and a painless process. We would 100% work with them again and recommend them to anyone looking to do a renovation/work on their home.”

— Nadine Gerrard

Our Process

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Discovery and Partnership
Discovery and Partnership

At our first meeting, we will walk through your home to understand what is important to you, discuss the possibilities and develop a vision for your project. We will also explain how Lighthaus can help guide you from concept to new home within your intended investment.

Pre-Construction
Pre-Construction

We want to get to know you: your goals, your lifestyle, your schedule, your budget, everything. During the preconstruction process, we work with you, your architect & designer, and our trade partner network to align your design and investment while proactively solving problems before they impact your schedule and budget.

Build
Build

There is a seamless transition from preconstruction into the building phase of your home. Our on-site supervisors are at your home from day one until you move in to ensure completion to our perfecting standards. Open communication through regular site meetings, budget, and timeline updates are all part of how we inform you during construction. And as we build, careful attention is paid to our impact on those around us so your neighbors will love you even more when you move back in.

Post-Build
Post-Build

We're here for you. You've invested significantly in your home and deserve to love every minute spent inside it. Our post-completion client walkthrough and two-year warranty give you peace of mind knowing that when questions or concerns arise, we will always be there to address them.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Lighthaus is a boutique custom building company focused on exceptional client care through the daunting journey of major renovations or custom homebuilding. We're here to guide you from start to finish, always taking the time to communicate, listen, and execute to the exacting standards you expect.

  • First, please get in touch with us by filling out this form.

    Next, we'll schedule a time to speak over the phone or virtually. We will provide some insights on the call, but most of all—we will listen to your goals and discuss timing and budget.

    From here, we will schedule a meeting with you in your home to discuss this in more detail and introduce you to our preconstruction partnership agreement.

  • Great question! There is a lot of necessary, up-front work to get to the start of your renovation or custom home project. This involves the architectural design, zoning compliance reviews, and deciding on all finishes and fixtures you'll interact with daily. How long this takes depends on the project size, any discovered zoning or building code conflicts, and how quickly we can move together through decisions. In short, the sooner you get in touch, the sooner we'll approach your construction start date. Contact us today to begin your journey.

  • Yes! We do not have in-house design, as we prefer the variety that comes with collaborating with different architects and interior designers. We want to bring everyone together early on in the process to be part of the project team.

  • This is a common question homeowners ask and a challenging one to answer as we don't have a one-size-fits-all model. There are too many variables to weigh that will affect the cost-per-square-foot number, such as lot conditions, existing house conditions, and design details. These factors can be significant numbers that add to the cost of construction.

    Ultimately the goal is to craft your scope of work to match your intended investment level. Working through a collaborative preconstruction approach is how we'll achieve this together.

  • Lighthaus works differently than fixed-price builders in that we engage with you on a cost-plus contract. We genuinely feel that this is the most transparent approach to renovations and custom homebuilding. This gives you control over project spending and prioritizes your goals.

    Custom renovations and builds are immensely complex and often have too many variables to quantify at the contract stage. A well-developed preconstruction process will help us get as close as possible to the end price of your project before the start.

    The cost-plus model allows us to share the actual construction costs with you in real time so you can make informed decisions as the project progresses. We believe in being your consultant and builder in one, so you have the ultimate control in the process. Contact us today.

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FREE Toronto Renovation Cost Guide

Are you considering a home addition or full home renovation and not sure how to budget for it?

Our free guide walks you through over 50 topics and how the cost of materials, labour and design ranges so you can plan for your Design-Build home renovation in Toronto, ON.

Our Service Areas

Our service areas span across the Greater Toronto Area and include:

  • High Park

  • Leaside

  • Riverdale

  • Leslieville

  • Little Italy

  • The Beach (formerly The Beaches)

  • The Annex

  • Moore Park

  • Rosedale

  • And the surrounding areas.

Visit our Service Areas page for more details on our work in local Toronto neighbourhoods.