Complete home renovation ?

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What is a Complete home renovation and why do I need it?

A complete home renovation is more of an idea vs a static thing. In dealing with homes in the Toronto area for most of my life. I have come to a few conclusions on the best practices and approaches to use on them. Firstly if you own a home that has been build before 1950 in this city, odds are everything needs to be dealt with. Now I know there is always the exception to the rule but in this case it doesn’t matter. To not take a full home approach with older Toronto homes, would result in a patch work of repairs and or renovations that only lead to devaluing your home. We have all seen them and or lived in them and it is very clear that the piece meal approach is not working.To understand the thought process better, we must first take into account past building practices which have left every home built before that time with little to no insulation. Not mention poor mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems that would never measure up to today’s standards. Now in Toronto we have a very harsh climate with changes in temperature of up to 70 degrees Celsius from winter to summer. Along with humidity levels to go from almost that of a desert in the winter to jungle like in the summer. It would only make sense that with our biggest investment of our lives on the line. We have little choice but to follow a more complete approach when renovating.As a contractor, to not address these realities in our home renovations policies would be irresponsible and costly to our clients. Our complete home renovation approach takes full account of your homes existing condition before we ever start any construction. We design the best alternatives available to you as the homeowner to fix the outstanding problems.Now instead of just redoing your kitchen or bathroom, you can get so much more, with the piece of mind in knowing that your behind the wall problems have been dealt with also. It is always better to spend money to make sure what is behind your walls looks and works as good as what you plan to put in front of them.Now cost and budget is always a concern with all home owners especially in today’s economy. This approach allows us to “phase in” your projects so as not to adversely affect your finances in the short term. With our complete home assessment you have the ability to not only know what needs to be done but to also plan how and when your are going to do it.It is always better to be proactive with these sorts of things because we all know how much harder and expensive it is to do once it is too late. Once we have come up with a plan of attack you can rest assured that you won’t need to worry about problems in your home anymore. Along with the confidence in also knowing every dollar of preventive work has not only saved two down the line but it has also made you more by having not to address these types issues ever again in your lifetime.   

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

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.

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

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

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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