KAWARTHA LAKES

DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · BOBCAYGEON, ON

Design-Build Contractor in Bobcaygeon, ON

Henley Contracting is a design-build contractor in Bobcaygeon for year-round waterfront homes on the granite shores of Pigeon and Sturgeon Lake. We plan the house around the rock, the shoreline setback and the views, work out foundations and approvals before design is final, and build the home with the same team.

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SERVICE: Design-Build & Planning
AREA: Bobcaygeon, ON
REGION: Kawartha Lakes
CALL: (905) 576-9714

Year-round waterfront home with dark board-and-batten and a stone chimney on a pink granite shore in Bobcaygeon, Ontario (illustration) – Design-Build Contractor in Bobcaygeon, ON

01 / OVERVIEWDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · BOBCAYGEON

DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · BOBCAYGEON

Granite-shore homes in Bobcaygeon

Building on the Canadian Shield granite around Bobcaygeon is different. The rock is close to the surface, often sloping, and hard to dig. A basement may not be practical, and the foundation might sit on the rock or on piers.

Knowing that early shapes the whole design. Instead of fighting the rock, the house can step with it, with a lower level that opens to the water and a main floor that looks over the pines.

01 / ROCK ASSESSED
Depth and slope before design.
02 / SETBACK CONFIRMED
Distance from the shoreline set early.
03 / VIEWS PLANNED
Main rooms over the water.
04 / CITY PERMITS
Applications to the City of Kawartha Lakes.

02 / WHAT WE BUILDDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · BOBCAYGEON

Planning a waterfront home on rock

Foundations

On rock, pinned or on piers.

Septic

Systems suited to shallow soil.

Access

Getting equipment to the site.

Approvals

City, Kawartha Conservation and Parks Canada near the water.

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Keeping the shore natural

A natural shoreline protects the lake and the view. We plan the construction area so the rock, pines and shore vegetation are left as they are.

Undeveloped waterfront lot on a pink granite shoreline with white pines, Bobcaygeon, Ontario (illustration) – Design-Build Contractor in Bobcaygeon, ON

04 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · BOBCAYGEON

Getting materials to a rocky site

Granite outcrops and narrow cottage roads can make deliveries hard. We plan where trucks can turn, where materials are stored and whether some must arrive by barge, so the build is not held up and the shoreline is not damaged by equipment searching for a way in.

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Year-round on the water

Bobcaygeon homes that are lived in all year need reliable heating, well-protected water lines and winter road access. We plan these from the start, so a waterfront home is as comfortable in February as it is in July.

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Near Bobcaygeon

We also plan and build on Sturgeon Lake, in Fenelon Falls and across Kawartha Lakes. See also custom homes in Bobcaygeon.

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CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS

Henley Contracting Ltd.

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Vsevolod M

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Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
Highly recommend.
Laura Barrett

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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!
J Oxley

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These guys put another level on our house and did a great job. Everyone was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and communicative. I highly recommend them.

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QUESTIONSBOBCAYGEON, ON

Frequently asked questions

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Can I have a basement on a granite lot?

Sometimes, but rock often makes it costly. We assess the site and suggest the best foundation.

What septic works on shallow soil?

Raised or specialized systems are common. A designer sizes it for your lot.

Who approves building near the water?

The City of Kawartha Lakes, with Kawartha Conservation and Parks Canada where they apply.

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