TORONTO HOME BUILDING AND RENOVATION BLOG — BVM Homes
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Ryan Meagher
ADU Foundation Options Toronto: What Every ...

Helical piers vs. slab vs. traditional footings for Toronto ADUs — real costs, site conditions, and what most homeowners get completely wrong about ADU foundations.

ADU Foundation Options Toronto: What Every Homeowner Gets Wrong
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How to Pick the Right Custom Home Builder

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How to Pick the Right Custom Home Builder

Over the years we have seen many potential clients get tempted by or commit to home builders that we bid against who promise the world but under-deliver and end up creating a horrible home building experience for them. Below we will run through the items/credentials that you need to know and ensure that your builder has before committing to them.

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Required Electrical Upgrades For New Homes in Ontario

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Required Electrical Upgrades For New Homes in Ontario

Learn more about the key electrical requirements for new home builds in Ontario.

Swift Action from BVM Helps Local Business Through a Crisis

Swift Action from BVM Helps Local Business Through a Crisis

As a proud member of the Scarborough Village neighborhood in Toronto’s east end, when Emergency crews were called to a plaza on Kingston Road near Markham Road on a February morning for reports of a vehicle crashing into a store window – we sprung into action to lend a helping hand.

Waterfront Renovation Project in Prince Edward County

Waterfront Renovation Project in Prince Edward County

Learn more about renovations completed by our very own Ryan Meagher for a new waterfront boutique-hotel style accommodation in Prince Edward County. We also feature some of the finished

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Turn your single family home into a legal 3 or 4 unit property

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Turn your single family home into a legal 3 or 4 unit property

Learn how to turn your single family home into a legal duplex, triplex, or fourplex in Toronto!

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How to Evaluate Your Home For Solar

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How to Evaluate Your Home For Solar

Learn how to properly evaluate your home’s feasibility for installing solar panels!

Why Contacting a General Contractor First Is Important

Why Contacting a General Contractor First Is Important

General Contractors are the accountants of the residential construction industry, and if you want real advice they are the people you need to talk to first. Learn more about why a General Contractor should be your first point of contact for your renovation or home building project.

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Multi-unit or Multi-family Renovation Services

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Multi-unit or Multi-family Renovation Services

BVM Contracting specializes in multi-unit residential building (MURB) renovations and can help real estate investors maximize their investment by updating, renovating, remodeling, and re-configuring their multi-unit apartments in Toronto.

How to Complete a Garden Suite in Toronto

How to Complete a Garden Suite in Toronto

BVM Contracting has put together a guide to help homeowners and investors understand garden suites and provide a preliminary guide on how to evaluate properties in Toronto for Garden Suite potential. Of course this guide will be updated as further updates are made by the City of Toronto.

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The Importance of Renovation and Home Addition Consultations

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The Importance of Renovation and Home Addition Consultations

Learn about the concept of a renovation consultation, and why completing one before you dive into your renovation or home build project will save you a lot of time, money, and…

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Must Have Energy Saving Upgrades When Building

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Must Have Energy Saving Upgrades When Building

Looking to make your new home build or home addition more energy efficient on a budget? Read our post to see what our recommendations are as a home builder in Toronto, Ontario.

General Contractors Toronto

General Contractors Toronto

Are you a home owner or investor looking to renovate or build in Toronto? Chances are you will be reaching out to a General Contractor to help you get the project completed. This article outlines the role of a General Contractor in Toronto and what you should expect when dealing with them

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Tool and Equipment Rental Options in Ontario

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Tool and Equipment Rental Options in Ontario

Learn more about the different options you have to rent tools in Ontario as a homeowner or real estate investor!

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More Homes Built Faster Act - Key Takeaways

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More Homes Built Faster Act - Key Takeaways

Learn how the More Homes Built Faster Act will affect construction and density in Toronto

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Give Your Budget to Your Home Builder

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Give Your Budget to Your Home Builder

Learn about why telling your Home Builder about your budget can actually benefit you during the pre-construction process (as long as you tell them at the right time)

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How to Build a Home or Renovate During A Recession

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How to Build a Home or Renovate During A Recession

When money becomes expensive to borrow and inflation is high, it makes home renovations, home additions, and home building projects more expensive. Learn about the ways you can still renovate or build during a recession (and even save some money!)