The foundation
Can it carry a second floor, or does it need work?
DURHAM REGION
DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA, ON
Design-Build Contractor in Oshawa, ON
Henley Contracting is a design-build contractor based in Oshawa. We help owners decide whether to renovate, add a second storey or rebuild, then plan and build the answer with one team. For the city's post-war bungalows, that early decision is often the most important one, and we make it with real costs instead of guesses.
- SERVICE
- Design-Build & Planning
- AREA
- Oshawa, ON
- REGION
- Durham Region
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
01 / OVERVIEWDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
Bungalow transformations in Oshawa
An Oshawa bungalow on a good street raises a big question: renovate it, add a floor, or start again? The answer depends on the foundation, the framing, the zoning and the budget, not on a guess. Planning with a builder from day one lets you compare the options side by side.
Sometimes a second storey on the existing foundation gives the most house for the money. Sometimes the foundation cannot carry it, and a rebuild costs less in the end. We find out before you pay for full drawings.
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01 / OFFICE IN OSHAWA
Close to every site in the city.
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02 / OPTIONS COMPARED
Renovate, add on or rebuild, priced side by side.
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03 / STRUCTURE CHECKED
Foundation and framing reviewed early.
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04 / CITY PERMITS
Applications to the City of Oshawa.
02 / WHAT WE BUILDDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
What we look at first
Zoning
Height, coverage and setbacks for your lot.
Services
Electrical, plumbing and heating capacity.
Living arrangements
Where you will live during the work.
03 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
From plan to keys
Once the direction is set, the designer completes the drawings, we finalize the price and the permit goes to the City of Oshawa. The same team then builds it, so nothing is lost between the plan and the site.
04 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
Budget before drawings
Owners in Oshawa often come to us after paying for drawings they cannot afford to build. We work the other way round. We agree a budget range first, then the designer draws to it, with us pricing each stage. You stay in control of the cost the whole way, instead of discovering it at the end.
05 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
Neighbourhood fit
Oshawa's older streets have a mix of bungalows and storey-and-a-halfs. A new second floor or rebuild should respect that scale. We look at rooflines, heights and materials on the street, so the finished house looks like an upgrade to the neighbourhood rather than an outsider.
06 / IN FOCUSDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · OSHAWA
Near Oshawa
We also plan and build in Whitby, Courtice and across Durham Region. Already know you want to renovate? See major renovations in Oshawa.
Not sure whether to renovate or rebuild? Tell us about your project.
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.
Should I renovate or rebuild my Oshawa bungalow?
It depends on the foundation, framing, zoning and budget. We compare both options with real costs before you commit.
Can my bungalow's foundation carry a second storey?
Sometimes. An engineer reviews it early, and the answer shapes the whole plan.
Is your office in Oshawa?
Yes, our head office is in Oshawa.
NEXT STEPSTART A CONVERSATION
YOUR PROJECT
Planning a home or renovation in Oshawa?
Tell us about your property and what you have in mind. We will help you work out the scope, budget and next steps before anything is priced.
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