TORONTO HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATION BLOG — BVM Contracting

Attached Secondary Suites Versus a Garden or Laneway Suite

Attached Secondary Suites Versus a Garden or Laneway Suite

Discover when a secondary suite via rear extension or addition is better than building a garden or laneway suite in Toronto. Learn about zoning, fire code, and cost considerations.

Custom Homes vs New Builds: Insights for Toronto Homeowners

Custom Homes vs New Builds: Insights for Toronto Homeowners

Discover the key differences between custom homes and new builds in Toronto. Learn about customization options, the design process, and expert tips for creating your dream home.

Discover Canada's New Housing Design Catalog

Discover Canada's New Housing Design Catalog

Explore and learn more about the Government of Canada's new catalogue which includes 50 pre-approved designs for garden suites, laneway suites, new homes, and multi-unit buildings. Save time, cut costs, and streamline your building project. Learn more with BVM Contracting!

All About The Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program

All About The Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program

Learn about the Canada Secondary Suite Loan Program offering up to $80,000 in low-interest loans to homeowners to build secondary suites and increase density. Discover how to affordably build a garden suite or laneway suite and expand affordable housing in Canada.

Rooming Houses Allowed in the Greater Toronto Area

Rooming Houses Allowed in the Greater Toronto Area

Learn more about the new update to the Rooming (multi-unit) Housing by-law in Toronto, and what they mean for you as a Torontonian.

Step-by-Step Planning Guide For Home Building Projects in Toronto

Step-by-Step Planning Guide For Home Building Projects in Toronto

Embarking on the journey to build your dream home is an exciting but sometimes daunting process if you are unsure of how and where to start. As Toronto’s leader in quality home renovations and home building, we've taken the time to outline a step-by-step guide to help you feel prepared to navigate this journey smoothly.

How to Pick the Right Custom Home Builder

How to Pick the Right Custom Home Builder

Over the years we have seen many potential clients get tempted by or commit to home builders that we bid against who promise the world but under-deliver and end up creating a horrible home building experience for them. Below we will run through the items/credentials that you need to know and ensure that your builder has before committing to them.

Required Electrical Upgrades For New Homes in Ontario

Required Electrical Upgrades For New Homes in Ontario

Learn more about the key electrical requirements for new home builds in Ontario.

Home Building Readiness Assessment

Home Building Readiness Assessment

Think you are ready to complete a home build? Take our assessment to see if you are correct!

Swift Action from BVM Helps Local Business Through a Crisis

Swift Action from BVM Helps Local Business Through a Crisis

As a proud member of the Scarborough Village neighborhood in Toronto’s east end, when Emergency crews were called to a plaza on Kingston Road near Markham Road on a February morning for reports of a vehicle crashing into a store window – we sprung into action to lend a helping hand.

How to Submit Your Own HST Rebate for Substantially Renovated and Owner-built Homes in Ontario

How to Submit Your Own HST Rebate for Substantially Renovated and Owner-built Homes in Ontario

BVM Contracting outlines the process to submit your HST rebate application to CRA for a rebate of up to $16 080 on eligible substantial renovations and owner-built home builds. We also offer our services to provide you additional information to ensure that you are properly submitting the right info for the HST rebate application (GST191/GST191-WS).

Waterfront Renovation Project in Prince Edward County

Waterfront Renovation Project in Prince Edward County

Learn more about renovations completed by our very own Ryan Meagher for a new waterfront boutique-hotel style accommodation in Prince Edward County. We also feature some of the finished

Turn your single family home into a legal 3 or 4 unit property

Turn your single family home into a legal 3 or 4 unit property

Learn how to turn your single family home into a legal duplex, triplex, or fourplex in Toronto!

How to Evaluate Your Home For Solar

How to Evaluate Your Home For Solar

Learn how to properly evaluate your home’s feasibility for installing solar panels!

Multi-Generational Family Renovations In Toronto

Multi-Generational Family Renovations In Toronto

Learn more about the most popular options for multi-generational families looking to renovate their space to create more functional space for different generations of their family.