Older brick homes
Restored exteriors and renewed interiors.
DURHAM REGION
MAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY, ON
Major Renovation Contractor in Whitby, ON
Henley Contracting is a major renovation contractor in Whitby for older homes near downtown, family homes in the newer neighbourhoods and houses on the rural lots to the north. We plan renovations around the house you have, from opening up a main floor to renewing an older brick home inside and out, and manage the work as one team.
- SERVICE
- Major Renovations
- AREA
- Whitby, ON
- REGION
- Durham Region
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
01 / OVERVIEWMAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY
MAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY
Renovations for Whitby homes
Whitby's oldest streets, around downtown and toward Port Whitby, have brick homes with tall windows, verandahs and plenty of character. Further out, neighbourhoods from the 1970s to the 2000s hold larger family homes that are ready for new kitchens, ensuites and layouts.
Both kinds of house reward careful planning. In an older home, the goal is to keep the character and fix what is tired. In a newer one, it is often to make the space work for how the family lives now.
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01 / CHARACTER KEPT
Brick, trim and proportions respected.
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02 / MODERN COMFORT
Ensuites, kitchens and open layouts.
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03 / ENGINEERING IN
Structural changes designed properly.
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04 / TOWN PERMITS
Applications to the Town of Whitby.
02 / IN FOCUSMAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY
What a Whitby renovation involves
Building permits come from the Town of Whitby. If an older home is designated or sits in a heritage area, exterior changes may need extra approval, so we check that before design. Lots near creeks can fall under CLOCA, which matters mostly when the footprint changes.
03 / WHAT WE BUILDMAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY
Renovations we take on in Whitby
Primary suites
Ensuites with soaking tubs, showers and walk-in closets.
Family homes
Kitchens and main floors reworked for busy households.
Whole-home projects
Everything planned together, room to room.
- Walkthrough. We see the house and hear your goals.
- Scope and price. Defined together before any work starts.
- Approvals. Permit drawings for the Town of Whitby.
- Construction. Managed by our team from start to handover.
04 / IN FOCUSMAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY
Keeping a Whitby home lived-in
Families in Whitby often stay at home during part of the work. We plan the order of the renovation around that: which rooms stay usable, where a temporary kitchen goes, how dust is controlled and when you may want to be away for the noisiest stages. Agreeing this up front keeps the job calm for everyone.
05 / IN FOCUSMAJOR RENOVATIONS · WHITBY
Near Whitby
We also renovate in Brooklin, Oshawa and Pickering. Building new instead? See custom homes in Whitby. More about our major renovations.
Thinking about renovating in Whitby? Tell us about your project.
CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS
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Josh ONeil
My project started before the pandemic. Work was about 30% complete and going well. The pandemic hit me a bit financially which stressed me out about the project. The Henley team helped reverse engineer and descope some of the project to suit my new affordability. They handled this with class and professionalism which im sure created extra work for them. Communication was excellent and finished product is fantastic. I will never work with or recommend another contractor again
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shannnon russell
Having worked with Henley on Custom homes I can say their level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and overall experience as a trade on their sites is Great! They are very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. It's evident they care about their clients and the outcome of each and every project!
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Abraham Omogeroh
Great person to work with
I will always recommend.
QUESTIONSWHITBY, ON
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
Do you renovate older homes in downtown Whitby?
Yes. We plan around the character of the house and check early whether any heritage approvals apply to exterior changes.
Who issues building permits in Whitby?
The Town of Whitby, which also covers Brooklin and the rural area to the north.
Can you add an ensuite to our existing home?
Often, yes. It depends on the space, the plumbing route and the structure, which we review during planning.
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YOUR PROJECT
Planning a renovation in Whitby?
Tell us about your home and what you want to change. We will look at the house with you and walk you through the next steps.
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