Custom home why is it better?

Custom Home

 

The Benefits of a Custom Home

Consistency in Quality

One of the biggest advantages of a custom home is that you have the opportunity to start with a brand-new, well-constructed home that meets all current building codes and uses the latest technologies. Unlike an existing home, a custom home is built to your exact specifications, so you can rest assured that everything is brand new and built right from the ground up. This means you won’t have to worry about the lifespan of any of the components used in your new home or what construction techniques were used. Plus, you won’t have to deal with any of the problems that come with renovating an existing home.

Cost Effectiveness

While it may seem counterintuitive, building a custom home from scratch can actually be more cost-effective than a full home renovation. This is especially true when it comes to homes built before 1950. In many cases, it’s easier and more cost-effective to demolish the existing structure and build a brand-new home. This is because over time, everything sags and shifts, and trying to fix these issues in an older home can be challenging and expensive. Additionally, when renovating an existing home, you’re really just saving some outside walls and roof framing, which still requires a significant amount of work to bring up to current standards.

Repairing and Reworking vs. Building New

When comparing the task of repairing and reworking an existing home to building a new one, building new comes out on top. With an existing home, you’re essentially doing two jobs: building what you need and fixing what’s already there. In contrast, when building a custom home from scratch, you can build the walls, floors, and roof the way you want them from the beginning without having to deal with the constraints of an existing structure.

Ultimately, building a custom home can provide better value for your dollar, as it requires less energy consumption to build and run and provides a better end product for comparable money to what a complete home renovation would cost. While building a new custom home may not always be possible in Toronto, if you have the opportunity, it’s definitely worth considering.

In conclusion, building a custom home from scratch is not only cost-effective, but it also provides consistency and quality in the finished product. Woodsmith Construction is a company that specializes in building custom homes in Toronto, and our team of experienced builders and designers can create the home of your dreams. With a focus on customer satisfaction and attention to detail, we ensure that your custom home is not only functional and beautiful but also built to the highest standards.

Contact us today to start building your dream custom home in Toronto with Woodsmith Construction.

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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
Google

Emmanuel Moysis
Emmanuel Moysis2019-03-31
Google

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
Google

Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
Google

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
Google

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 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.

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