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MAJOR RENOVATIONS · STURGEON LAKE, ON

Major Renovation Contractor in Sturgeon Lake, ON

Henley Contracting is a major renovation contractor on Sturgeon Lake, between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. We renovate older waterfront bungalows and cottages on its open shoreline with window walls toward the lake, screened porches, new roofs and siding, and year-round comfort, and plan the permits and shoreline approvals with the design.

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SERVICE
Major Renovations
AREA
Sturgeon Lake, ON
REGION
Kawartha Lakes
CALL
(905) 576-9714
Older waterfront bungalow renovated with white siding, a charcoal metal roof and a full-width screened porch on the open shore of Sturgeon Lake, Ontario (illustration) – Major Renovation Contractor in Sturgeon Lake, ON
01 / OVERVIEWMAJOR RENOVATIONS · STURGEON LAKE

MAJOR RENOVATIONS · STURGEON LAKE

Waterfront renovations on Sturgeon Lake

Sturgeon Lake is a large, open lake with long views and a busy boating season. Along parts of its shore, older one-storey bungalows and cottages sit on low, grassy lots close to the water. Many were built for summer use and have small windows that hardly show the lake.

Renovating these places usually means opening them to the view: a window wall across the lake side, a screened porch for buggy evenings, and an interior that feels bright and calm.

  • 01 / WINDOW WALLS

    Wide glass facing the open lake.

  • 02 / SCREENED PORCHES

    Outdoor rooms for summer evenings.

  • 03 / WEATHER-TOUGH

    Roofs, siding and windows for wind off the water.

  • 04 / APPROVALS HANDLED

    City permit and shoreline reviews.

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What renovating on Sturgeon Lake involves

On an open lake, wind and weather are stronger, so new windows, roofing and siding need to stand up to exposure. Low lots near the water can also affect where additions or porches can go. Building permits come from the City of Kawartha Lakes, and Sturgeon Lake is on the Trent–Severn Waterway, so Parks Canada is involved for work near the water.

Renovated lake bungalow living room with a new window wall to the open lake, shiplap ceiling and a stone-clad wood stove, Sturgeon Lake (illustration) – Major Renovation Contractor in Sturgeon Lake, ON
03 / WHAT WE BUILDMAJOR RENOVATIONS · STURGEON LAKE

Renovations we take on on Sturgeon Lake

Bungalow renovations

Older lake homes opened and updated.

Screened porches

Rebuilt or added where allowed.

Window walls

Larger openings toward the lake.

Year-round upgrades

Insulation, heating and water lines.

  1. Visit. House, exposure, shoreline and septic.
  2. Plan. Scope and budget agreed.
  3. Approvals. City permit and any shoreline review.
  4. Renovate. One team from start to handover.
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Making a lake bungalow a home

Some Sturgeon Lake owners are planning to retire to the lake. A one-storey bungalow suits that well: everything on one floor, close to the water. A renovation can add a larger primary suite, a better kitchen and a winter-ready envelope while keeping the easy, single-level living.

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More on the lakes

We also renovate on Balsam Lake and Cameron Lake, and in Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. More about our major renovations.

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Henley Contracting Ltd.

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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.

  • Vsevolod M

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

  • 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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QUESTIONSSTURGEON LAKE, ON

Frequently asked questions

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Can you add a window wall facing the lake?
Often, yes. Larger openings usually need new beams or headers designed by an engineer, and a building permit from the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Can we add a screened porch?
Where the lot and the approvals allow it. Distance from the water and the lot's elevation matter, so we check early.
Is a lake bungalow a good fit for retirement?
Many owners find it is, because everything is on one floor. A renovation can add a primary suite and make it comfortable all year.
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