Roncesvalles Addition and Renovation

Cramped kitchen, unfinished basement and closet-sized ensuite give way to spacious main-floor living. 

Our Clients

Erin & Michael had lived in their home for a decade when the broken-down kitchen nearly broke them. It was too small and literally too broken to function. On top of that, the small living room was isolated from the rest of the main floor and there was not enough space to entertain.

The unfinished basement had become a dumping ground for all the usual suspects - laundry, sports equipment and unused stuff.

While the third floor was already theirs alone, the bathroom was literally in a closet. Not ideal for a family of four.

LOCATION
Roncesvalles, Toronto 

PROJECT GOALS

  • Add living space for entertaining

  • Modernize kitchen

  • Upgrade bathrooms throughout 

APPROXIMATE COST
$720K

What we did

The existing basement had enough height but adding a new bathroom and laundry meant moving a lot of drain pipes. So the slab was replaced and the entire basement framed, insulated and finished. The main floor got a rear addition featuring a sunken living room complete with fireplace. The kitchen was moved and fully modernized while the entrance received some much-needed storage and a powder room. The 2nd floor got an updated bathroom while the 3rd fl primary suite received a much-needed bathroom upgrade

The Details

Approximate Cost

$710-$730k Plus HST

Approximate Duration

10 Months

Property unoccupied during construction

Project Challenges

There were two existing bedrooms on the 2nd fl not being renovated yet had mechanical services running through the walls. Lots of protection and careful cutting were in order!

The existing floor framing had been butchered in previous renos which meant careful re-framing so as not to explode the scope of work. 

"The Lighthaus crews are a talented group of carpenters & tradespeople and they were all a pleasure to work with on a daily basis. Even when issues arose, Dave and John were responsive and accountable and we always felt like we were kept in the loop. They are both amazing problem solvers and are quick to come up with creative solutions." - Erin M, Homeowner

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