General contractor in Cobourg

What we take on in Cobourg

• Whole-home renovations in older brick homes and post-war bungalows
• Additions and second storeys, including garden suites
• Kitchens, bathrooms and basements
• Commercial fit-outs and renovations downtown and along Division and Elgin Streets
• Builds to your plans as contractor of record

Renovating Cobourg's older homes

Cobourg's century homes are why people move here, and they come with the usual surprises: knob-and-tube wiring, balloon framing that lets fire and air travel inside the walls, old cast iron drains, and little or no insulation. We open up, photograph and price what we find before any extra work, and nothing changes without your signature. Exterior changes in a heritage conservation district also need a heritage permit, which we prepare with the building permit.

Commercial work downtown

For shops, offices and restaurants in Cobourg's downtown, we phase work around your trading hours, coordinate the architect and engineer where the code requires sealed drawings, and handle building and fire inspections. See commercial construction.

How we price

A fixed price with every line item written out when the drawings are complete. Cost plus with a capped, written fee when you need to start before every detail is settled. Payments follow finished stages of work.

Before you hire a contractor in Cobourg

1. Ask for proof of liability insurance and a WSIB clearance certificate.
2. For new homes, check the HCRA Ontario Builder Directory.
3. Insist on an itemized written quote and a payment schedule tied to progress.
4. Ask who will be on site every day and how often you will hear from them.

More on how we work on our general contracting page.