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COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENOVATIONS · OSHAWA, ON
Commercial & Industrial Renovations Contractor in Oshawa, ON
Henley Contracting renovates commercial buildings in Oshawa, including older downtown blocks with storefronts below and empty or underused floors above. Bringing those upper floors back into use as offices or other space means working with old structure, stairs and services, and we plan that work with the owner and design team from the start.
- AREA
- Oshawa, ON
- REGION
- Durham Region
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
01 / OVERVIEWCOMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENOVATIONS · OSHAWA
COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENOVATIONS · OSHAWA
Downtown renovations in Oshawa
Many downtown Oshawa buildings have handsome brick fronts and generous upper floors that have sat unused for years. Restoring the facade and renovating the floors above can turn a building that barely pays its way into one that earns rent on every level.
We plan the facade, the storefront and the upper floors together, then build as general contractor.
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01 / FACADE RESTORATION
Brick, cornices and windows repaired or replaced.
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02 / NEW STOREFRONTS
Glass and doors that suit the street.
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03 / UPPER FLOORS BACK IN USE
Exits, fire separations and services planned.
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04 / CITY PERMITS
Permits with the City of Oshawa.
02 / WHAT WE BUILDCOMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL RENOVATIONS · OSHAWA
What upper-floor renovations need
Separation from the store
Fire and sound separations between uses.
Services to each floor
Heat, power, water and data that serve each tenant.
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Working on a tight street
Downtown work means sharing the sidewalk with shoppers and neighbours. We plan hoarding, deliveries and noisy work so nearby businesses can stay open and the street stays safe.
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Bringing old services up to date
Old wiring, plumbing and heating can limit what tenants can do. Replacing them during the renovation, while walls and ceilings are open, is far cheaper than doing it later around finished spaces.
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Making the building work for tenants
Tenants look for natural light, good washrooms, reliable heat and a space they can make their own. A renovation that gets those basics right helps upper floors lease faster and keeps good tenants longer.
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Heritage details worth keeping
Original cornices, arched windows and decorative brick give downtown blocks their character. Where they can be saved, we repair them; where they cannot, we match the profiles so the street front still reads as one building.
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Mixed-use buildings
Many downtown blocks have shops at street level and offices or apartments above. Each use has its own requirements for exits, fire separation and sound, so the plan is worked out floor by floor with the City before work starts.
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Near Oshawa
We also renovate buildings in Whitby, Courtice and across Durham Region. Building new instead? See our commercial work in Oshawa.
Renovating a building in Oshawa? Tell us about your project.
CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS
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Vsevolod M
Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
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Laura Barrett
After receiving a few quotes from different contractors to do a full renovation of our kitchen and dining room, we chose Henley because of how comfortable Nick and his team made us feel right from the first conversation.
From start to finish it took just over three weeks for the team to demolish our ugly, dated, and dark kitchen, and fully rebuild a stunning bright and light new space, designed with style and functionality in mind.
The Henley team was very responsive (shout out to Tom and Michelle), and kept us fully informed throughout the project with the Buildertrend app. They uploaded photos and notes to the app daily, so we always knew where the project was at and how things were progressing. We loved the transparency of this, especially not being at home through the reno.
Thank you Henley Contracting for completely transforming our space.
We are so happy with the final results! -
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J Oxley
These guys put another level on our house and did a great job. Everyone was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and communicative. I highly recommend them.
QUESTIONSOSHAWA, ON
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
Can you restore a downtown building facade?
Yes. We repair brick, cornices and windows and install new storefronts.
Can empty upper floors be turned into offices?
Often. They usually need safe exits, fire separations and updated services.
Who issues permits in Oshawa?
The City of Oshawa.
NEXT STEPSTART A CONVERSATION
YOUR PROJECT
Planning a commercial or industrial renovation in Oshawa?
Tell us about the building, what needs to change and whether you need to stay open during the work. We will walk through it with you and explain the next steps.
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