Questions, answered.

Most additions, garages, pole barns, decks over 24 inches off grade, and structural renovations require a building permit from Norfolk County or Oxford County. Smaller decks, sheds under 15 m², and interior cosmetic work usually do not. We handle the permit application and drawings for every job that needs one and confirm in writing before we start.

We do. As your general contractor we prepare the drawings, submit the application to the local building department, pay the permit fee on your behalf (billed at cost), and coordinate every required inspection. You get copies of the permit and all inspection sign-offs at project close-out.

Norfolk County typically issues residential permits in 10 business days once a complete application is submitted. Oxford County is usually 10–15 business days. Conservation authority review (LPRCA or GRCA) adds 2–4 weeks if your property is in a regulated area. We factor permit time into every project schedule.

If your property is near the lake, a river, a wetland, or a regulated slope, yes. Long Point Region Conservation Authority covers most of Norfolk; Grand River covers parts of Oxford. We check the mapping for your address during the estimate and tell you up front whether an approval is required.

Smaller decks, concrete pads, and interior renovations usually start within 4–8 weeks. Additions, garages, and pole barns book 8–16 weeks out depending on the season. Call us — we keep a live schedule and can give you a real start window during the estimate.

A typical deck takes 1–2 weeks on site, a detached garage 4–8 weeks, a home addition 10–20 weeks, and a full interior renovation 6–14 weeks. Every estimate includes a written schedule with milestone dates so you know what to expect.

Yes. Interior renovations, garage interiors, and most framing carry on year-round. Concrete pours and excavation pause during deep frost (typically January–February) and resume as soon as ground conditions allow. We plan winter projects around weather windows.

Pressure-treated SPF for budget builds, western red cedar for a natural look, and composite (Trex, TimberTech, Deckorators) when low-maintenance matters. We frame with proper joist spacing for the surface, use hidden fasteners on premium boards, and install code-compliant railings on every build.

Vinyl, engineered wood (LP SmartSide), board-and-batten, cedar shake accents, and Hardie fibre cement. Every install includes a proper rainscreen detail and house wrap so the wall assembly drains and dries.

Yes. Every pole barn we build is engineered for Ontario snow and wind loads, permitted through the local building department, and inspected at framing and final. We use treated posts to grade-plus-12 inches, screw-fastened steel, and proper diagonal bracing.

We coordinate licensed sub-trades on every job that needs them — ESA-certified electricians, licensed plumbers, and TSSA-registered gas/HVAC contractors. You get one point of contact (us) and one fixed-price proposal that covers every trade.

Two-year written workmanship warranty on every project, on top of the manufacturer warranties for materials (typically 25–50 years on shingles, lifetime on composite decking, 30+ years on siding). If something we built fails, we come back and fix it.

Yes — $2 million commercial general liability and WSIB coverage on every worker on your site. We provide a current certificate of insurance with every signed proposal.

Fixed-price contracts with a clear draw schedule tied to milestones (deposit, framing complete, lock-up, substantial completion). No surprise change orders — anything outside the original scope is quoted in writing and you approve it before we proceed.

Yes. We come to your property, walk through the project, and send a detailed written estimate within one business day at no cost. Call 226-239-0239 or use the contact form to book a visit.