Building and renovating in Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill has some of the largest residential lots in the GTA, which is why so many of its older homes are being renovated or rebuilt rather than sold.
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Richmond Hill runs from the 1950s streets around Yonge and Major Mackenzie up to the newer subdivisions on the Oak Ridges Moraine. The southern neighbourhoods, especially Bayview Hill and South Richvale, have large lots where a dated house is often worth rebuilding as a custom home. Further north, newer homes are mostly due for kitchens, bathrooms and basements.
We renovate and build across the city, and many of our Richmond Hill clients prefer to plan their project in Mandarin. We can do that.
Neighbourhoods we work in
Bayview Hill, South Richvale, Mill Pond, Oak Ridges, Jefferson, Westbrook, Rouge Woods, Langstaff, Observatory, Elgin Mills, Devonsleigh, Doncrest.
What Richmond Hill houses are like
What we usually find in each era of house, and the work it tends to need.
- 1950s–1970s
- Bungalows and side-splits around Mill Pond, Crosby and Harding. Common candidates for additions, full renovations and rebuilds.
- 1980s–1990s
- Large two-storey homes in Bayview Hill, South Richvale and Doncrest. Kitchens, ensuites and main floors are often original, and many lots support a much larger house.
- 2000s onward
- Jefferson, Westbrook, Oak Ridges and Elgin Mills. Mostly interior renovations and finished basements.
Local rules that can affect your project
These are what most often change the design, cost or timing of a Richmond Hill project. We check each one before any drawings are made.
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Tree permits from 15 cm
Richmond Hill’s current Tree Preservation By-law protects private trees from 15 cm in diameter, lower than the 20 cm many older guides quote. Check before any excavation near trees.
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Oak Ridges Moraine
Northern Richmond Hill sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, where provincial and conservation-authority rules can limit building near natural features. We check this during feasibility.
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Heritage properties
Richmond Hill has no heritage conservation district, but many individual properties around the original village on Yonge Street are listed or designated, which adds a heritage review.
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Second units
Like the rest of Ontario, most Richmond Hill lots can have a second and third unit, subject to zoning setbacks and the building code.
Our work in and near Richmond Hill
What we build in Richmond Hill
- Custom homesNew homes built on your lot, from feasibility and drawings to the final walkthrough.
- Home additionsSecond storeys, rear extensions and garage conversions that look like they were always there.
- Whole-home renovationsGut renovations and layout changes for houses that have good bones and the wrong floor plan.
- Kitchen renovationsKitchens planned around how you cook, including wok and second kitchens with ventilation that works.
- Bathroom renovationsBathrooms waterproofed properly, ventilated properly and finished to last.
- Basements and second suitesFinished basements and legal second units, with waterproofing, egress and fire separation done right.
- Laneway and garden suitesDetached backyard homes for family or rental income, from eligibility check to occupancy.
- Trades and repairsDrywall, flooring, tile, painting, interlock and more, done by the specialists we trust.
Reading for Richmond Hill homeowners
Planning a project in Richmond Hill?
Book a consultation with our team. We’ll assess your home, review the options with you and follow up with a detailed written quote.