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Stay in the neighbourhood you love while gaining the space your family needs. From extra bedrooms to open living areas, we build thoughtful additions that grow with you.
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Why Add an Addition?

Adds Significant Livable Space

A home addition gives you more room to live, work, and grow without the hassle of moving or compromising on your current location.

Increases Property Value

Expanding your home adds square footage, which directly boosts resale value and increases appeal to future buyers.

Custom Built for Your Lifestyle

Whether it’s a sunroom, extra bedroom, second story, or extended kitchen, your addition is tailored to your needs and how you live.

Perfect for Growing Families

More bedrooms, bathrooms, or living areas give families the flexibility and breathing room they need to stay comfortably in the home they love.

Seamless Integration with Existing Structure

Modern home additions are designed to match your home’s current architecture and style making the expansion feel like it was always there.

Opportunity to Upgrade Systems

A home addition is a great time to improve insulation, heating, electrical, or smart home features to boost overall efficiency and comfort.

Potential for Rental Income or In-Law Suite

Create a private suite for extended family, guests, or even a legal rental unit for added income and flexibility.

Avoids the Cost and Stress of Moving

Instead of buying a bigger house, stay in the neighborhood you love and simply expand your space to meet your evolving needs.

Increases Functionality Across the Whole Home

An addition can relieve pressure from crowded areas like opening up a kitchen, adding storage, or creating a dedicated workspace.

Full Permit Management

Our team handles all permits, design work, and submissions on your behalf.

Perfectly Matched Exterior

We source matching brick, siding, and roofing so your addition looks like it was always part of the house.

Design Build Under One Roof

Architects, engineers, and all trades in-house. One contract, one team, one point of contact throughout.

Why Total Reno & Design?

We're Homeowners Too—We Get It

We understand what it means to trust someone with your home. That’s why we focus on communication, respect, and results you can count on.

Trusted by Homeowners Across the GTA

Our experienced team guides you through each step, so you can feel confident, informed, and excited from start to finish.

Built on Relationships, Not Just Renovations

We believe the best projects come from great communication, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All structural home additions in Toronto require a building permit. Permits ensure structural design is sound, work is inspected at key stages, and the addition is safe and code-compliant. We manage the entire permit process.

A rear addition typically takes 5 to 7 months from permit approval to completion. A full second storey may take 7 to 10 months. City of Toronto permit processing currently takes 6 to 16 weeks depending on project complexity.
Costs vary significantly based on size, type, and finish level. We provide detailed free quotes for every project. Contact us for a free consultation and accurate itemized estimate tailored to your property and goals.
Yes. Matching your existing home is a primary design goal. We source matching brick, replicate roofline pitch, match window proportions, and ensure interior finishes transition seamlessly between old and new.

The Committee of Adjustment is a City of Toronto body that grants minor variances to zoning bylaws for example, allowing an addition slightly larger than the standard bylaw permits. We manage the full application if required.

In most cases yes, especially with current Toronto real estate prices. An addition avoids substantial realtor and land transfer costs, keeps you in your neighbourhood, and is fully customized to your family’s needs.

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