Construire une mini-maison préfabriquée nécessite de savoir quoi considérer pour évaluer le coût relatif à ce projet. Quels sont les facteurs à considérer? 

Vous êtes séduit par le mouvement minimaliste et rêvez d'un havre de paix douillet et épuré dans une mini maison ? Bien plus qu'une petite maison, une mini&nbsp;maison préfabriquée&nbsp;promet des mensualités d'hypothèque et des factures d'électricité réduites. Il est toutefois essentiel de vous renseigner adéquatement sur les coûts liés à l'achat d'une mini maison et sur les options de financement disponibles. Mais combien coûte réellement l'achat d'une mini maison ?

Mini-maison préfabriquée - Comment varient les prix ?

Quel est le prix d'un nouveau plancher en 2025 ? Quels coûts additionnels à prévoir? Découvrez les réponses à vos questions dans notre guide de prix.

Vous songez à changer votre revêtement de plancher? Évidemment, vous pensez déjà au budget nécessaire pour ce projet de rénovation. 

Guide de prix Plancher - Combien ça coûte en 2025 ?

Les rénovations électriques sont essentielles au maintien en bon état de votre propriété. Mais combien allez-vous payer pour ce genre de projet?

Une installation électrique n’est pas éternelle et certains de ses dispositifs devront éventuellement être remplacés. On peut décider de rénover sa maison pour plusieurs raisons: en améliorer l'esthétisme, en augmenter le confort ou dans l'optique d'avoir une meilleure efficacité énergétique.

Changer un panneau électrique - Quels sont les prix en 2025?

Building an extension on your home can add some serious value while welcoming space for additional family members or loved ones. Of course, a home addition or added room is a huge renovation to take on, as plenty of planning, preparation and skilled labour must take place to complete the job.

But before you start doing research regarding local contractors to work with, or you grab the hammer and nails to build the addition yourself, it is important that you consider local rules regarding adding rooms or floors onto your home. If you are living in the city of Toronto, there are specific regulations in place for all construction projects.

Exterior renovations don’t only affect the well-being of yourself and your family, but they also impact your neighbours and community. As a homeowner, you are responsible for providing a safe and professional space for those working on your home, and in turn, maintaining a considerate environment for the homes surrounding your own. If you’re living in the city of Toronto and are interested in a home extension, read on for all the vital details.

Here's everything to know about building an extension in Toronto

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A home extension doesn’t only consist of building another level to your house. There are several types of home additions, and these include the following:

Since you'll be building or adding onto the exterior of your home, it is important to keep your neighbours informed. Especially if you’re living in a close-knit Toronto community, it's recommended that you let your neighbours know about your planned work by either writing to them or popping by for a visit.

If you are working with a contractor, make sure you have discussed the length of time it will take for the addition to be completed. This way, you can let your neighbours know how long this project will take. Further, provide your neighbours with a way to get in touch with you if necessary.&nbsp; If your neighbours are well informed, it is more likely they will be understanding towards noise or any disturbances created by your renovation.

Speaking of noise, in the city of Toronto there is a Noise Bylaw that permits the operation of construction equipment between Monday and Friday and during the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM only.

This Bylaw also states that you are not allowed to make noise on Sundays or during statutory holidays. Even during the hours when construction is allowed, the noise levels should be kept to a minimum as a considerate effort. Take this into consideration when you are thinking about the length of the entire renovation.&nbsp;

Toronto home addition permits, rules and regulations

Under the City of Toronto’s Building Code Act, you are required to get a building permit for any construction or demolition of a building, an addition or material alteration. Further, there are many municipal regulations in place, and therefore, building an addition will have to comply with zoning as well as plumbing and electrical systems rules. It is important that you consider how the zoning, plumbing or electricity will be affected in relation to your home renovation project before you start.

When submitting a permit application for an addition, extension, top floor and so on, you must include a set of drawings which aptly detail the dimensions and layout of the work you plan on doing.

This will need to be in the shape of a detailed site plan as well as a floor plan. If you don’t feel artistic enough to complete these drawings or the renovation plan, and you choose to hire a designer, make sure to include their name, registration number, qualification identification number, as well as their signature and a statement detailing that they have agreed to take responsibility for the design.

As we mentioned, if your addition interferes with or requires additional plumbing, a drain or water services, you will need to apply for another permit. However, drawings are not necessary for this part of the application.&nbsp; For the specifics of what is required with your permit application, you can check <a href="https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/building-construction/apply-for-a-building-permit/" target="_blank">here.</a>

Building an addition over relocation: a growing Toronto trend

Canada’s rising home prices are a wake-up call, especially for many of the residents of Toronto. A growing trend in the city of Toronto, as well as the GTA, is to purchase a home as a long-term investment, as prices and taxes for land transfers continue to increase. This is leading home-buyers and owners to renovate, adding additions, garages and rooms to pre-existing properties rather than moving.

Your financial map will change over time, alongside your family structure and size, your wants and needs and even potentially market and home renovation trends. These reasons alone could have you expanding and adding an addition to your home, instead of packing up and looking for the next place.

Further, if you were ultimately unhappy with the neighbourhood or additional factors, renovating your home can greatly increase its resale value. Completing a home renovation could pay off in the long run.&nbsp;

Looking to find out more about home additions and other types of extensions? Check out the following articles on our renovation blog:&nbsp;

What if we told you marble countertops weren't the only elegant option out there? Here are 10 alternative materials that will put other kitchen revamps to shame.

There are endless options when choosing a kitchen countertop, but marble is a very sought-after material in the design industry. It’s ever-present on our minds when renovating a kitchen due to its chic, timeless, and versatile appeal. However, some might find its minimalistic look too common, overdone maybe, when designing a new kitchen.

10 Stunning Countertop Materials That Are Not Marble

If you're renovating the roof of your house or that of your business, and are wondering how to properly ventilate it to extend durability and increase efficiency, consider a roof exhaust trap.

While thermal insulation is a top priority for most homeowners, proper roof ventilation is also critical to keeping your roofing system in tip-top shape. A roof vent cap is key to achieving this goal.

Everything to Know About Roof Vent Caps

Major retailers are announcing the paint colour trends for 2023. It’s back to basics and high energy this year!

Are you a fan of refined and minimalist designs or are you more partial to those that mirror your flamboyant personality? Rest assured, there’s something for everyone this year. Natural, back-to-basics, and high-spirited colours are trending and to be featured on your walls! Here’s a rundown of the paint colour trends major retailers have forecasted for 2023.

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