BVM Contracting discusses the key features of a home builder that allows them to get home addition, new home construction, and interior renovation projects completed in the most efficient manner. You are going to be surprised to learn that some of the methods involve…
Toronto Home Building Glossary
When you are in the pre-construction process and trying to understand how to navigate the confusing home building process in Toronto, it is helpful to understand some important terms and phrases that are used in the industry to better equip yourself for having meaningful conversations with architects, designers, and home builders. In this article we aim to provide definitions for all of the commonly used words for building homes in Toronto to help home owners and investors have an easier time navigating the home addition, renovation, and new home construction processes.
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How to know if your Toronto home is a good candidate for a home addition
When you are planning to add additional levels to an existing home it is important to follow the right steps in order to prevent yourself from wasting money on a project that might be too costly for you to complete. Turning unknowns into knowns is an important step in making sure that there are as few items that pop up during your home addition project as possible. BVM Contracting has compiled a list of three very important items that you can complete for around $3000 that can give you absolute certainty that your existing home is well-suited for a second or third storey addition in Toronto.
How to Complete a Lot Severance in Toronto
Toronto Epoxy Floor Installation
Lumber Prices and How They Affect Home Additions and New Home Construction
Everything You Need To Know About Residential Hydronic Heating
Must Have Plumbing Upgrades For Luxury Home Builds
Evaluating a "Fixer-Upper" Home in Toronto
This article is meant to give anyone trying to buy a home that is in need of renovation the tools to evaluate the property before overspending on the home and being put into a position where the cost of the renovations were way higher than what was expected. BVM will be able to help get you realistic numbers quickly and efficiently so you can make the best buying decision possible!
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Toronto's HELP Program
As a top General Contractor in Toronto, BVM Contracting has worked with clients that have accessed renovation financing from a variety of sources. One great way to access renovation financing AND do right by the environment for your next home renovation is with The City of Toronto’s Home Energy Loan Program (HELP). This program allows eligible homeowners to access up to…
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How To Prevent Water in Your Basement
Avoiding Bulkheads During Home Renovations and Home Building
Residential Water Softeners
Laying a Sub Floor in a Basement
Enbridge Home Efficiency Rebate Program
Chances are that if you live in Toronto (or the surrounding area) and own a home you have an account with Enbridge Gas. If you currently are a natural gas customer with Enbridge you can qualify for one of the following rebate or savings programs that allow you to live in a home that is more comfortable and less drafty…
Recirculating Home Shower Systems
How do you shower for a longer period of time but use less water? Seems a little tricky until you start to understand the science behind recirculating water showers. The technology of recirculating water showers is still very new with only a couple of companies trying to create an industry out of it. Nonetheless, it is still a very exciting idea that, if successful, will lead to a very large reduction in water usage across the world.