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 North York?

Yes. We work throughout North York, including Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, York Mills, Bedford Park and Bathurst Manor. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in North York?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, North York district). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Front Entrance and Porch in North York

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 North York, post-war bungalows and side-splits on wide lots sit beside large new custom homes.

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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 North York.

Homes like these
Post-war brick and siding are usually sound, while original windows, doors and porches are due for replacement.
Housing
In North York, post-war bungalows and side-splits on wide lots sit beside large new custom homes.
Permits
Building permits in North York are issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, North York district). We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout North York, including Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, York Mills, Bedford Park and Bathurst Manor.
Bungalows with potential
North York's wide lots suit second-storey additions and full rebuilds, and many original bungalows are renovated or replaced each year.
Part of Toronto
North York follows Toronto's zoning and permit process, including the rules for garden suites and additional units.

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 North York: the short answers.

How much does front entrance and porch cost in North York?: 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 North York?: Yes. We work throughout North York, including Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, York Mills, Bedford Park and Bathurst Manor. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in North York?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, North York district). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.