Knock-down rebuilds
A new home on the lot you already own, designed to fit the street and today's zoning.
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CUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA, ON
Custom Home Builder in Oshawa, ON
Henley Contracting's head office is in Oshawa. We build luxury custom homes across the city, on infill lots in established neighbourhoods and on rural properties north of Taunton Road. Because we are based here, every Oshawa custom home gets one team for design, permits and construction, and one point of contact from the first meeting to move-in day.
- SERVICE
- Custom Homes
- AREA
- Oshawa, ON
- REGION
- Durham Region
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
01 / OVERVIEWCUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA
CUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA
A luxury home builder based in Oshawa
Oshawa is home for us. Our office is here, so a build in the city means our team is never far from your site. When a question comes up on site, someone can be there the same day.
The city stretches from the Lake Ontario shoreline north into farmland and hamlets such as Raglan and Columbus. That gives Oshawa an unusual mix of building opportunities in one municipality, from a narrow lot in an older neighbourhood to several acres in the country.
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01 / HEAD OFFICE HERE
Our office is in Oshawa, close to every site in the city.
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02 / INFILL EXPERIENCE
Tear-downs and rebuilds on established streets.
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03 / RURAL NORTH
Well, septic and conservation questions handled early.
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04 / CITY PERMITS
Drawings and application to the City of Oshawa.
02 / IN FOCUSCUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA
Infill lots and rural Oshawa
Many custom homes in Oshawa replace an older house on an existing lot. That brings its own checklist: disconnecting old services and demolition, the zoning for the lot, setbacks and height, mature trees, drainage onto neighbouring properties, and keeping the street and the neighbours in mind during construction. We review all of this before design starts, so the house is planned around what the lot allows.
North of the urban area, lots are larger and quieter, but usually rely on a well and a septic system and may sit near creeks regulated by the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA). The house, the septic bed and the driveway are placed together, so one does not limit the other later.
03 / WHAT WE BUILDCUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA
Custom homes we build in Oshawa
Infill on established streets
Narrower lots near downtown and in older neighbourhoods, where every metre of the lot counts.
Country homes north of Taunton
Homes on acreage near Raglan and Columbus, with the well, septic and driveway designed in.
Homes for several generations
Layouts with main-floor bedrooms or space for parents or grown children.
04 / PROCESSCUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA
How a custom build works with us
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Lot review
Zoning, setbacks, services and any CLOCA limits checked before any drawings.
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Design and budget
The design and the price are developed together, so the plan you approve is one you can afford.
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Permits
Permit drawings and the application to the City of Oshawa building department.
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Construction
One team manages trades and inspections, with photos and updates in our client portal.
05 / IN FOCUSCUSTOM HOMES · OSHAWA
Close to home
Being based in Oshawa means shorter trips to your site, quicker answers and long relationships with local trades and suppliers. We also build next door in Whitby, Courtice and Bowmanville, and across Durham Region. See more about our custom homes.
Have a lot, or looking at one? Tell us about your project and we will walk you through what building there would involve.
CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS
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Abraham Omogeroh
Great person to work with
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Marilyn Caccamo
The quality of work is exceptional, and the owners are friendly, approachable, and have a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
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Vsevolod M
Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
Highly recommend.
QUESTIONSOSHAWA, ON
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
Can I tear down my house in Oshawa and build a new one?
In most cases, yes. You will need a demolition permit and a building permit from the City of Oshawa, and the new house has to meet the current zoning for the lot, including setbacks, height and lot coverage. We check those limits first so the design fits from the start.
Do rural lots in north Oshawa need a septic system?
Most do, because municipal sewers do not reach the rural area. The septic system is designed and approved as part of the permit, and its location affects where the house and driveway can go, so we plan them together.
Where is your office?
Our head office is in Oshawa, so we can get to sites anywhere in the city quickly. Our contact details are at the bottom of every page.
NEXT STEPSTART A CONVERSATION
YOUR PROJECT
Planning a custom home in Oshawa?
Send us the address or the listing. We will look at what the lot allows and walk you through the next steps.
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