

Expand your square footage with premier design build services tailored to your needs.
We navigate the specific Richmond Hill building codes and zoning bylaws to ensure your addition is fully compliant. Our team handles the entire permit application process and any necessary Committee of Adjustment hearings, saving you months of bureaucratic stress.
Our designers excel at sourcing materials that perfectly match your existing Richmond Hill home, from specific brick hues to custom window trims. This ensures your new living or working space looks like an original part of the structure, maintaining your property’s curb appeal and market value.
We focus on additions that provide the highest return on investment in the York Region real estate market. By adding high-demand spaces like home offices or additional bedrooms with ensuites, we help you maximize the future resale price of your Richmond Hill property.
We begin by analyzing your Richmond Hill property survey to determine building envelopes and lot coverage. This step identifies potential hurdles early, such as protected trees or utility easements, ensuring your vision is actually buildable within local regulations. We provide a preliminary budget to ensure your goals align with financial reality.
Our designers create detailed 3D models and CAD drawings that allow you to visualize the addition before a single brick is laid. We refine the layout to maximize flow and light, ensuring the new space integrates perfectly with your existing home. Once the design is finalized, we prepare the comprehensive technical package required for city permit submission.
We act as your authorized agent, submitting all plans to the City of Richmond Hill and coordinating with various departments like Forestry and Engineering. We handle all back-and-forth communication, answering technical questions and making necessary adjustments to secure your building permit. This proactive management prevents the common pitfall of projects stalling in the city's queue.
Our site supervisors, Marco and Bastian, oversee every detail of the build from excavation to the final coat of paint. We use high-quality moisture barriers and insulation suited for Richmond Hill's climate to ensure long-term durability. Regular site meetings and our digital tracking tools keep you informed of progress while we maintain a clean and safe job site.
Whether you need a minor variance depends on your specific lot's zoning and how much yours proposal deviates from standard setbacks or coverage limits. Our team reviews your property's survey against Richmond Hill's Comprehensive Zoning By-law 313-96 (or others applicable to your zone) to determine if a variance is required. If it is, we represent you at the Committee of Adjustment, providing the architectural drawings and justifications needed to win approval.
Costs in Richmond Hill typically range from $300 to $500 per square foot, depending on the complexity of the build and the quality of finishes. Factors such as whether you are building 'up' (adding a floor) or 'out' (foundation work), and the need for upgraded utility panels, will influence the final price. We provide a detailed, line-item quote during our consultation phase so you understand every investment before construction begins.
Current timelines for building permit reviews in Richmond Hill are typically 4 to 8 weeks for residential projects, though more complex commercial additions can take longer. If a minor variance or site plan amendment is required, you should factor in an additional 3 to 4 months for public hearings and appeals. Built By Pros manages all the paperwork and follow-ups to keep the process moving as quickly as possible.
Yes, matching existing materials is one of our specialties to ensure a cohesive look. We work with specialized masonry suppliers throughout the GTA to locate discontinued brick styles or custom-tinted mortars that blend perfectly with your current exterior. For modern finishes, we match James Hardie siding or custom stucco textures to create a seamless transition between the old and new sections of your home.
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Learn MoreWe hired Built By Pros for a 600-square-foot rear addition to our home in the Mill Pond area. Suzanne and Ricardo were amazing at helping us navigate the strict heritage conservation district guidelines. The project was completed in just under five months, and the way they matched the 1940s-style brickwork is absolutely remarkable. Our new sunroom and extended kitchen have completely transformed how we use our home.
Dealing with the city permits for our second-story addition in Oak Ridges was a nightmare until Built By Pros took over. They handled all the engineering reports and got our permits approved faster than we expected. Bastian, our supervisor, was on-site every day ensuring the crew used high-end insulation to handle the wind up here on the Ridge. The project finished on budget, and the quality of the finish carpentry is world-class.
Our medical tech firm needed a 1,200 sq ft office expansion to accommodate new staff. Built By Pros managed the entire commercial build process while we stayed operational downstairs. They installed glass partitions and a custom HVAC zone for the new wing, finishing the job three weeks ahead of schedule. Their professionalism and cleanliness in a working office environment were top-notch.

Ricardo Lora

Suzanne Morgan

Petra Tobias

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Marco Lopez
Contact us for unmatched expertise in home renovations. With experience since 2008, we deliver top-quality materials and superior workmanship—trusted by clients and built on referrals.