Can old brick be repaired instead of replaced?

Usually. Damaged bricks are replaced and mortar joints are repointed. Full replacement is only needed when the brick has failed widely.

Can insulation be added from the outside?

Yes, when the cladding is being replaced. Adding continuous insulation outside the wall is an effective way to make an older house warmer.

Do you do exterior renovation projects in Toronto?

Yes. We work throughout Toronto, including Leaside, The Annex, High Park, Riverdale, The Beaches, Forest Hill and Lawrence Park. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Toronto?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Exterior Renovation in Toronto

The outside of a house does two jobs: it keeps the weather out and it is what everyone sees. We update both, from masonry repair to a complete new facade. In Toronto, much of the housing is pre-war: narrow semis and detached brick houses with plaster walls, old wiring and shared party walls.

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Brick facade detail with timber cladding and patterned balcony screens — From our Abtin project

Scope

What is included.

Brick and stone repair and new masonry
Siding, panel and wood cladding
Insulating exterior walls while they are open
Soffits, fascia and eavestroughs
Facade redesign with new windows and entry
Exterior lighting

Cost

What it costs.

By quote

The cost of exterior renovation depends on the size and condition of the house and the finishes chosen, so we price it after a site visit. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 for a quote.

Local knowledge

Exterior Renovation in Toronto.

Homes like these
Older brick needs careful repointing with compatible mortar, and original windows and porches are often worth restoring or replicating.
Housing
In Toronto, much of the housing is pre-war: narrow semis and detached brick houses with plaster walls, old wiring and shared party walls.
Permits
Building permits in Toronto are issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building). We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Toronto, including Leaside, The Annex, High Park, Riverdale, The Beaches, Forest Hill and Lawrence Park.
Suites and multiplexes
Toronto permits laneway suites, garden suites and, on most residential lots, up to four units in a house. That makes basement apartments and rear additions more feasible here than in many suburbs.
Tight lots
Narrow lots and shared walls mean additions and underpinning often need a minor variance or a neighbour's cooperation, so the approvals take planning.

Before you start

What to know.

Keeping water out
Whatever the cladding, the layers behind it matter most: the water barrier, flashing and a gap that lets the wall dry.
Permits
Like-for-like cladding replacement usually needs no permit. Changing the wall structure, adding insulation that alters the wall build-up, or altering openings may.
Heritage streets
Homes that are heritage-designated or inside a heritage conservation district need heritage approval for changes visible from the street.

How we work

One team for every stage.

AssessWe survey the house as it stands.
Design and permitsDrawings and approvals before work starts.
Strip-outWhat is worn out comes off.
RebuildStructure, wiring, plumbing and walls.
FinishesCabinetry, tile, floors and paint.
HandoverWalkthrough and documents.

Questions

Exterior Renovation in Toronto: the short answers.

How much does exterior renovation cost in Toronto?: The cost of exterior renovation depends on the size and condition of the house and the finishes chosen, so we price it after a site visit. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 for a quote.
Can old brick be repaired instead of replaced?: Usually. Damaged bricks are replaced and mortar joints are repointed. Full replacement is only needed when the brick has failed widely.
Can insulation be added from the outside?: Yes, when the cladding is being replaced. Adding continuous insulation outside the wall is an effective way to make an older house warmer.
Do you do exterior renovation projects in Toronto?: Yes. We work throughout Toronto, including Leaside, The Annex, High Park, Riverdale, The Beaches, Forest Hill and Lawrence Park. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Toronto?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.