With the average age of a home in Toronto’s east end being almost 100 years, it’s no wonder most homeowners need some help with their homes. Woodsmith Construction is a home renovation and construction company dedicated to helping homeowners revitalize and rebuild their older homes. Located in the heart of Leslieville, we serve communities throughout Toronto’s east end and have been a trusted choice for homeowners since 2001. Whether it is a home renovation, home addition, or a completely new custom home we have you covered. Our wealth of experience renovating older homes means we know what to expect and how to best deal with it—a true one-stop shop for everything to do with designing and building a home. Our incredible team will guide you through the best options for you and your home, with a straightforward, personable approach that always remains accountable and transparent. We make sure your hard-earned dollars go as far as possible. Our dedication to professionalism and reliability ensures your project will come in on time and within budget. Creating great homes and customer experiences is what we do best so rest assured, you’re in good hands with Woodsmith Construction. Let us help you make your home great again.
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Design+Build Services
We offer comprehensive Design and Build services tailored to meet the unique needs of renovating older homes in Toronto’s East End. Our expert team of designers and builders collaborate to deliver stunning, functional, and innovative solutions for your renovation project. Whether you’re looking for a seamless, integrated design-build approach, or seeking separate design and construction services, Woodsmith Construction is committed to providing exceptional quality, attention to detail, and customer satisfaction, ensuring your dream home becomes a reality.
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Our Construction Process
At Woodsmith Construction, our construction process is designed to ensure the successful completion of your renovation project, encompassing three key stages: project planning, project development, and project management. In the project planning phase, we work closely with you to understand your goals, assess the unique requirements of your older home, and develop a detailed plan that aligns with your vision. During the project development stage, our experienced team refines designs, obtains necessary permits, and finalizes construction schedules and budgets. Finally, in the project management phase, we oversee every aspect of the construction process, maintaining open communication, ensuring quality control, and adhering to established timelines and budgets. Our comprehensive construction process, tailored to renovating older homes in Toronto’s East End, guarantees a seamless renovation experience and a beautifully transformed home.
Common Questions
How do I get a quote for the work I want to do?
You can start the process by booking an initial project review meeting. Once we have thoroughly reviewed your project, we will provide an initial cost projection.
How does you company deal with project budgeting and scheduling?
All of our budgeting and scheduling are tied to each other in our project management software. A detailed budget is provided before construction ever begins. All budget line items are used as scheduling items to make things easy to understand. This way, you know what is supposed to be done and how much it should cost.
How often do you communicate with your clients during a project?
Communication is very consistent throughout our design and build process. There are regular weekly progress updates in the form of job logs and cost breakdowns. There are also biweekly project meetings. Beyond that, any questions raised are answered by the end of the next business day or sooner.
Do you Warranty your work and if so for how long?
We have a detailed warranty package we provide to all of our clients. Depending on what it is, the time frame can range from 2 to 5 years. Rest assured that no matter the problem or how long it has been since we did the project, we are always happy to help resolve it.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes, we are licensed BCIN designers and Renovators in Toronto. We carry 5mil in liability insurance and are covered by WSIB.
Does your company deal with work on older homes?
We specialize in older Toronto homes and have done so all our time in business. We enjoy making older homes new again.
How long have you been in business for?
We have been in business since 2001 but also have a team with a lifetime of experience designing and building homes in Toronto.
What is your process and how are your projects managed?
We have a great process that starts with initial project planning and design. Which helps our builds project management run smoothly. A single point of contact from start to finish is the key to a successful project. If you want more info, please see our process section to see how everything works together.

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