DURHAM REGION

DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · SUNDERLAND, ON

Design-Build Contractor in Sunderland, ON

Henley Contracting is a design-build contractor in Sunderland and Brock Township for owners planning a home to live in for the long term. We design accessible, single-level bungalows with step-free entries and wide halls, plan them around the lot and services, and build them with the same team from first sketch to handover.

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SERVICE: Design-Build & Planning
AREA: Sunderland, ON
REGION: Durham Region
CALL: (905) 576-9714

Single-storey accessible bungalow with a step-free covered entry and wide front door in Sunderland, Ontario (illustration) – Design-Build Contractor in Sunderland, ON

01 / OVERVIEWDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · SUNDERLAND

DESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · SUNDERLAND

Accessible homes in Sunderland

Many owners in Sunderland are planning what may be their last move. They want a home that works now and in twenty years: everything on one floor, no steps at the door, wide halls and a bathroom with room to move.

Accessibility is much cheaper to plan than to add later. Level thresholds, a curbless shower, a kitchen with knee space and wider doors cost little at the design stage and avoid costly changes down the road.

01 / SINGLE LEVEL
Bedrooms, kitchen and laundry on one floor.
02 / STEP-FREE ENTRY
Level porch and walkway.
03 / WIDE HALLS AND DOORS
Room for a walker or wheelchair.
04 / TOWNSHIP PERMITS
Applications to the Township of Brock.

02 / WHAT WE BUILDDESIGN-BUILD & PLANNING · SUNDERLAND

Designing for the long term

Kitchen

Counters at two heights and easy-reach storage.

Bathroom

Curbless shower and blocking for grab bars.

Entry

Covered, level and well lit.

Garage

Direct, step-free access to the house.

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Planning the lot

A level entry depends on the grade around the house. We set the floor height and the walkways early so water drains away and no steps are needed.

Open accessible main floor with a wide hall, level floors and a kitchen island with knee space, Sunderland, Ontario (illustration) – Design-Build Contractor in Sunderland, ON

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Laundry and storage on one floor

A single-level home has to fit everything on the main floor, including laundry, storage and a mechanical room. We plan these spaces carefully so the house stays compact and efficient, with a laundry close to the bedrooms and storage that does not require a ladder.

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Rural or village lot

Sunderland homes may be in the village on municipal services or on rural lots with a well and septic. Each affects where the house sits and how it is serviced. We confirm the servicing for your lot first, so the design fits from the start.

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Near Sunderland

We also plan and build in Uxbridge, Blackstock and Scugog. See also custom homes in Sunderland.

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Henley Contracting Ltd.

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Marilyn Caccamo

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The quality of work is exceptional, and the owners are friendly, approachable, and have a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
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!

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QUESTIONSSUNDERLAND, ON

Frequently asked questions

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Is an accessible home more expensive to build?

Very little, if it is planned from the start. Adding accessibility later costs much more.

How do you get a step-free entry?

By setting the floor height and the grading together, so the walkway meets the door level.

Who issues permits in Sunderland?

The Township of Brock.

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