Logan Loft Basement Reno

Logan loft basement renovation woodsmith construction

Project : Logan Loft Basement Reno

Goal: Take what was once just your average Logan Ave  6ft 5″ semi detached basement.  Try to create an industrial loft feel in a basement. With all the features we love in lofts, such as high ceilings, exposed brick and exposed wood joists

Progress Pics

This loft basement renovation project has not been without it’s challenges. But we have soldiered through and the result is starting to show something truly special. These progress pictures give a you hint to the incredible space. That has been created and speak to how remarkable this basement will be once completed.

The Start of the Renovation

As I mentioned earlier, we Started out with a normal 6ft 5″ basement. We then proceeded to underpin the entire home close the 3ft in depth. As you can see from the pictures, the house itself is not very wide. The added depth with the underpinning has given some much-needed volume to the space. As a rule high ceilings will make any space feel bigger than it really is. Once we had excavated and poured all the new underpins our loft basement really started to take shape.

The Loft Basement Reno Challenges

The first logan loft basement reno challenge was to find a way to have some exposed floor joists as a ceiling treatment, without it looking like a mess of wires and plumbing. We ended up settling on the rear portion of the home as there were the least amount of things in the way and the joists themselves were in the best condition. The result as the pictures show, brought us that much closer to a basement loft.

Our next find/ challenge was the exposed brick. Although it looks great now, it was not part of the original plan. Once we had removed all of the old cladding there was this brick that had been covered in multiple coats of paint. We hoped there would be something nice under that paint and we weren’t disappointed. After many man hours of stripping and scraping we revealed probably on of the best features of our basement loft. Beautiful yellow brick, the years of paint now stripped away give it a white washed look that you could not get any other way.

The finished loft basement

This basement loft brings a smile to my face every time I go in and I can’t wait to show you some final pictures once we are fully complete. Also wait until I shown you the rear urban garden oasis we created with a garage that also has more storage then you could ever need. Until next time, thanks for keeping up with what’s going on at Woodsmith Construction.

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
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Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
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

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.

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 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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