Do I need a permit to rebuild my front porch?

Often, yes. It depends on the height, size and whether it is covered. We check with your municipality before work starts.

Can the front door opening be made wider?

Yes. Widening the opening for a larger door or sidelights means a new lintel and is done under a permit.

Do you do front entrance and porch projects in Markham?

Yes. We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Markham?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Front Entrance and Porch in Markham

The front entrance sets the tone for the whole house. A new door, a rebuilt porch, solid steps and good lighting are a small project with a large effect. In Markham, the city mixes 1970s and 1980s subdivisions with newer communities such as Cornell and historic cores in Unionville and Markham Village.

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New black front door with sidelights, a lit porch ceiling and stone steps at night — From our Cobblestone Drive renovation

Scope

What is included.

New entry doors with sidelights and transoms
Rebuilding porches, steps and landings
Canopies and covered entrances
Stone, concrete and masonry finishes
Railings and guards to Building Code
Porch and pathway lighting

Cost

What it costs.

By quote

The cost of front entrance and porch depends on the size and condition of the house and the finishes chosen, so we price it after a site visit. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 for a quote.

Local knowledge

Front Entrance and Porch in Markham.

Homes like these
Brick-fronted subdivision homes mainly need new windows, doors and entrances to look current.
Housing
In Markham, the city mixes 1970s and 1980s subdivisions with newer communities such as Cornell and historic cores in Unionville and Markham Village.
Permits
Building permits in Markham are issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen.
Heritage districts
Unionville, Markham Village and old Thornhill are heritage conservation districts. Exterior work there needs heritage approval in addition to a building permit.
Updating 1980s homes
Many Markham homes are reaching the age where kitchens, bathrooms, windows and mechanical systems all come due together.

Before you start

What to know.

Permits
Many porches, decks and exterior stairs need a building permit, depending on their height above the ground, their size and whether they have a roof. We confirm for your municipality.
Foundations
Porches and steps that heave or pull away from the house usually have inadequate footings. Rebuilding them on proper frost-depth footings fixes it.
Front yard rules
Zoning limits how far a porch or canopy can project toward the street.

How we work

One team for every stage.

AssessWe survey the house as it stands.
Design and permitsDrawings and approvals before work starts.
Strip-outWhat is worn out comes off.
RebuildStructure, wiring, plumbing and walls.
FinishesCabinetry, tile, floors and paint.
HandoverWalkthrough and documents.

Questions

Front Entrance and Porch in Markham: the short answers.

How much does front entrance and porch cost in Markham?: The cost of front entrance and porch depends on the size and condition of the house and the finishes chosen, so we price it after a site visit. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 for a quote.
Do I need a permit to rebuild my front porch?: Often, yes. It depends on the height, size and whether it is covered. We check with your municipality before work starts.
Can the front door opening be made wider?: Yes. Widening the opening for a larger door or sidelights means a new lintel and is done under a permit.
Do you do front entrance and porch projects in Markham?: Yes. We work throughout Markham, including Unionville, Thornhill, Cornell, Markham Village, Milliken and Angus Glen. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Markham?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Markham's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.