Home Additions

Design-Build: Home Additions

A well-built home addition can add much-needed space, comfort, and value to your home. Home additions are one of the most misunderstood aspects of what we do. They seem relatively simple in concept but are not so in execution. A home addition is not a box added to a home to create some extra space. It is an integral part of your new home and has to be built with the understanding that it has to tie in seamlessly with what is already there. This is especially true when it comes to older homes in Toronto’s east end, where we have extensive experience in adding space while maintaining the charm and character of the original structure. Woodsmith Construction has the expertise and skill to execute a seamless and high-quality home addition project that will not only meet your needs but also add value to your home for years to come.

Learn about our in-house Home Addition Design services. Also, check out this great post on Home Additions. 

At Woodsmith Construction, we specialize in building high-quality home additions for Toronto-East homeowners. Our experience in dealing with older homes allows us to create custom additions that blend seamlessly with the existing architecture. We offer three main types of home additions, including third-floor additions, which can potentially provide that much-needed adult space away from the kids. Rear additions are a popular option for homeowners looking to expand their ground-floor space and add an extra bedroom on the second floor. Finally, we also offer front additions, primarily used to create a mudroom space or to add more floor space to the home. Our team carefully considers the form and function of each home addition to ensure it adds to the home’s overall aesthetic and maximizes the utility of the additional space created.

Three Types of Home Additions

At Woodsmith Construction, we offer a wide range of different types of additions that can enhance the functionality and appearance of your home. We specialize in designing and building custom additions to older homes. We understand the importance of thoughtfully built home additions for homeowners who wish to expand their living space. There are many different types of additions that we can create, but we have categorized them into three main types: third-floor additions, rear additions, and front additions. Each of these types offers a unique way to add more space to your home, and our experienced team of designers and builders will work with you to determine which one best suits your needs and preferences. Whether you need an extra bedroom, more living space, or a dedicated home office, we can help you achieve your goals with a high-quality home addition that seamlessly integrates with your existing home.

Third Floor Additions

The third-floor addition is a popular choice for homeowners looking to create a private adult space without interrupting their home’s layout and functionality. It’s the perfect solution for adding a primary bedroom and bathroom on the top floor, providing a quiet retreat at the end of a long day. Constructing a third-floor addition is relatively straightforward as services can be efficiently run through your home, minimizing the impact on your family. Plus, the move-out time required for these types of additions is typically short, usually only until the framing is complete and the structure is weather-tight. As far as home additions go, a third-floor addition checks many boxes for those seeking a stress-free and efficient building experience.

Rear Additions

Are you feeling a little cramped for space? You may need more room on your ground floor, or maybe an extra bedroom is something you are after. A rear addition is a perfect choice to get your ground floor layout working better and potentially add that extra spare bedroom you desperately need. The trick is not to make the new space feel cut off from the rest of the house. An excellent rear addition should not look like an addition at all; it should look like it has always been a part of your home. It should blend in seamlessly while providing you with that much-needed floor space. We do many of these builds, and we know how to ensure your home doesn’t have an addition that looks like a box stuck on the back of it. With our experienced build team in charge, your home’s rear addition will be a great one

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Front Additions

Sometimes a bit of extra space is needed in the front of a home. For example, there may be a run-down porch that has seen better days. Whatever the case, a Front Addition can help take what was an eyesore and make it into that mudroom you always wanted or maybe that bigger living room you need. Front additions are another fairly popular addition; they can bring a lot of bang for a minimal dollar spend. They are a great choice when combined with an exterior facelift, as they can upgrade your home’s curb appeal in one go. We have you covered from start to finish with any front addition; our team knows how to make your front façade shine again. We will help you take your design into reality as we do with all of our builds.

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Need Design Only Services?

Our services include full design and permitting packages for all of our build services listed here. 

Common Home Addition Questions

Yes, we provide design and permitting services for all of our build services 

Anywhere between 6 months and ten months, depending on the scope of work for the specific type of addition you pick.

Please fill out our contact form and attach the files you currently have. We will get back to you within 24hrs to set up an initial consultation meeting. After we have discussed your project in detail, we will provide a full scope of work description, a preliminary budget, and all the relevant timelines. 

A min of 2 years on anything we have installed. A detailed warranty package is provided to all of our clients at the time of contract signing. 

Emmanuel Moysis
Emmanuel Moysis2019-03-31
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Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
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Woodsmith Construction is first and foremost one of the leading contractors serving the GTA. We at Rigid Frame Structural Engineers Inc. provide structural engineering consulting for them. Woodsmith always adhere to the drawings and regulations in all of their construction projects. We also find Chris and all his crews to be very respectful. We recommend Woodsmith to all our clients who like to tackle renovations.

We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on a large-scale renovation of our east-end semi and we couldn’t be happier with the finished product. The project included adding a third floor, underpinning the basement, and updating the interior throughout the house. Chris handled both the design and the build, and he is incredibly knowledgeable about all stages of the process. He was professional and responsive and always had our best interests at heart. His team was hard-working and respectful and they were all a pleasure to work with.Chris was professional, calm, and reasonable in working with our neighbours at all stages of the process and earned a very positive reputation among people on the street who saw the process and admired the result. The final product maintains the same exterior character of the home while updating the interior and making it a hundred times more functional for our family. It is a total transformation from what it used to be and we thank Chris for his vision and guidance throughout the process.Chris and his team were organized, professional, and always on top of the details. They kept us in the loop throughout the project and made sure everything was done to the highest standard. We would not hesitate to recommend Woodsmith to anyone undertaking a residential renovation – he is one of the hardest-working people we know and we are very grateful for his expertise and dedication.

D Volpe
D Volpe2024-12-01
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Woodsmith construction just completed a gut job and garage addition for my husband and I and it was the best experience I could have hoped for especially given all the renovation horror stories we have heard. They were so professional, helpful, diligent and responsive and the quality of the renovation was first class. I would recommend anyone to hire Woodsmith construction for all their needs whether it is a renovation or a new build. We could not be happier with the outcome and our newly renovated home.

Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.

Rick Wilson
Rick Wilson2020-03-31
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We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!

Steve F
Steve F2024-12-03
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