Customers Rate us 5 out of 5
Customers Rate us 5 out of 5
Rear additions, second storeys and bigger kitchens across Hamilton, with the drawings and permits handled by us.
Footings, foundation walls and waterproofing, inspected before anything is closed in.
Walls, floor and roof framed to the engineer's drawings.
Siding, windows and a new deck with stairs to the yard.
A bright, open living space with new floors and pot lights.
Family owned since 2003We are a family-owned renovation company with offices in Oakville and Burlington. The people who design your addition are the people who build it.
We measure the house and lot, check zoning and any escarpment or conservation limits, and sketch options.
Architectural and structural drawings, any variance or conservation approval, then the City permit.
Excavation, footings and foundation walls, inspected before backfill.
Framing tied into the house, roofing, windows and exterior finishes.
Plumbing, electrical and HVAC, inspections, then insulation and drywall.
Floors, trim and paint, then the opening into the old house and a full walkthrough.
“Elijah and Daniel did a fantastic job on our home addition. Highly recommend them for any renovation project. We hired them because we felt like they were genuine and professional.”
“So pleasant to deal with. Took all of our ideas and made our dream come true. Super thankful to have found a company like this and a bonus is that it’s a family business.”
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Costs, permits, timing and local details, for when you want the full picture.
Four ways to add space in Hamilton, and what each one involves.
| Option | Right for | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Rear addition | More main-floor space: a bigger kitchen, a family room or a main-floor bedroom | Usually one storey on a new foundation, tied into the back of the house |
| Second storey | A bungalow that needs bedrooms, common on the Mountain and in east Hamilton | An engineer checks the foundation and walls first; most families move out while the roof is off |
| Over the garage | An attached garage with a bedroom shortage above it | New beams carry the room; the garage stays usable |
| Garden suite | Space for a parent, an adult child or a tenant, separate from the house | Hamilton allows one detached unit on many lots; it needs its own services and a permit |
Most additions we build cost $120,000 to $350,000+ before HST. In Hamilton, these move the number most:
Square footage, and whether there is a second floor and a full basement under it.
Escarpment and ravine lots can need deeper footings or an engineer's soil review.
Matching old Hamilton brick costs more than siding, and it is what makes an addition look original.
A garden suite needs water, sewer and power run from the house, which depends on distance.
A Committee of Adjustment application or conservation approval adds fees and time.
Opening into the existing rooms, moving a kitchen or adding a bathroom adds scope.
We price your addition after a visit and a zoning check, with drawings, engineering and the permit included.
Hamilton's zoning sets setbacks, lot coverage and height for your lot. Waterdown, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek and Flamborough are all part of the City now, so the same City permit process applies across them. We check your lot before design starts.
If the design needs a little more than zoning allows, the City's Committee of Adjustment hears a minor variance, with notice to neighbours. We design to give it the best chance and build the time into the schedule.
Lots near the brow can fall under the Niagara Escarpment Commission, and creek or ravine lots under the Hamilton Conservation Authority or Conservation Halton. Either can need to approve an addition first.
Architectural and structural drawings go to the City with the full permit fee, which Hamilton takes up front. Inspections follow at the footings, framing and final stages.
Most additions we build fall in the range shown above, before HST. Size, storeys, the foundation, soil on escarpment or ravine lots, matching the brick and any approvals decide where yours lands. We price it after a visit and a zoning check.
On many lots, yes. Hamilton now allows a detached additional dwelling unit on many residential lots. A suite needs its own water, sewer and power connections and a building permit, and we check your lot first.
Yes. Every addition needs a City of Hamilton building permit with architectural and structural drawings. Some also need a minor variance, or approval from the Niagara Escarpment Commission or a conservation authority.
Often, yes. An engineer checks the foundation and walls first. Plan to move out while the roof is off.
Often, but the conservation authority may need to approve it and set how close you can build. We find out before any design work.
Two to three months for design and permits, longer with a variance or conservation approval, then three to six months of construction.
Yes. They are all part of the City of Hamilton, and we build across them from our Burlington office.
Yes. Four years on our workmanship on the whole addition, plus the manufacturers' warranties on windows, roofing and other products.
We serve Hamilton from our Burlington office.
1. Free consultation at your home
2. A fixed quote, with every finish listed
3. We build, then walk through it with you
Burlington Home Renovation Contractors by Gracia Makeovers
466 Dynes Rd, Burlington, ON L7N 2T7
416-300-8212
Gracia Makeovers designs and builds kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and whole-home renovations from offices in Oakville and Burlington.
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