Riverdale Home Renovations

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Woodsmith Construction is a Toronto-based design and build company that specializes in home renovations. As residents of the Leslieville area ourselves, we understand the importance of preserving the historical charm of Riverdale homes while ensuring they can last for another 100 years. Our team has prepared a Riverdale Home Renovations Checklist to help you plan your next renovation project.

 

Riverdale Home Renovations Checklist

 

  1. Always plan to remove as much interior cladding as possible. I.e. wall plaster, wood lathe etc.

    This is because you need to see what is behind your walls to ensure what you are about to put in front of them will stand the test of time. Many Riverdale home renovations try to skate over this point and repair crumbling plasterwork or drywall over it. Unfortunately, this will only serve as a band-aid solution because what you don’t know or can’t see in any home renovation can and will hurt you.

  2. If you have brick, take care.

    In many of the Riverdale homes, brick has been used in the front or the entire house. Now, although the brick might be a little worse for wear, it is still worth the money to restore it to its former glory. Riverdale home renovations must always try to preserve as many historical characteristics as possible. This does not mean the home can’t have modern finishes, but a brick façade is in keeping with the neighbourhood and will give a great return on investment.

  3. Your bones are not standard.

    Many people forget with their Riverdale homes that 100 years ago, we didn’t have quite the same standards with milling lumber. Rough-sawn lumber is the staple for most homes in the area, and a new set of challenges comes with rough-sawn lumber. Mostly, they are not a dimensional standard, which means they are not the same size. So you must factor in that when you renovate your Riverdale home, you will have to straighten every wall or floor to have them accept any drywall or new subfloor. If you don’t do this, there is a good chance that your walls and floors will have a few humps.

At Woodsmith Construction, we specialize in home renovations in Toronto. Our team of expert renovators has the experience and knowledge needed to bring your Riverdale home renovation dreams to life. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and see how we can help you with your next project.

If you would like to see more of our Home Renovation Work Through The Toronto-East area, please click here. 

Also, if you wish to view our available Design-Build services, please click the links. 

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 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.

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.

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

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

Cristina Blesa
Cristina Blesa2023-12-06
Google

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