You Love Your Neighbourhood.
You’re Just Tired of Your Home.
We rebuild older Toronto homes properly —
so families can stop worrying about their house and finally enjoy living in it.
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Renovating older Toronto homes
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Toronto’s Older Homes Are Reaching a Turning Point
Much of Toronto’s housing stock is now 80 to 100 years old. These homes were built with solid materials and craftsmanship, and many sit in neighbourhoods families genuinely love. But time changes how buildings perform. Systems age. Materials fatigue. Layouts that once made sense no longer reflect how families live today.
Over the decades, many homes have been altered in phases — a kitchen update here, a basement finish there — often without a comprehensive plan tying everything together. While those updates may have improved appearance, they didn’t always address structure, insulation, air flow, or aging mechanical systems. What results is a house that functions, but not optimally.
For many homeowners, there comes a moment when patchwork updates are no longer enough. The home needs more than another cosmetic improvement. It needs a coordinated approach — one that respects its history while rebuilding it properly for the future.
Experience Matters When Renovating Older Homes
Renovating an older home isn’t just about updating finishes or opening up walls. It requires a deep understanding of structure, mechanical systems, sequencing, and how everything behind the surfaces works together. Many Toronto homes have been altered over decades, often without clear documentation, and what appears straightforward on the surface can carry hidden complexity.
Small decisions can have long-term consequences. Moving a wall may affect the structure. Reworking a kitchen can impact plumbing stacks or electrical capacity. Improving insulation can change how a home breathes. Experience brings perspective — knowing what to investigate early, what to reinforce properly, and how to guide homeowners through discoveries without turning them into setbacks. The goal isn’t just to renovate. It’s to rebuild in a way that feels solid, coordinated, and built to last.
That’s Where Design-Build Makes the Difference.
When structure, systems, and design are managed separately, important details can fall through the cracks. Older homes don’t respond well to fragmented planning. Decisions about layout affect structure. Structural changes affect mechanical systems. Mechanical updates influence insulation and air flow. Everything is connected.
Our design-build approach keeps those decisions under one coordinated plan. Design and construction are developed together, not handed off between disconnected parties. Questions are addressed early. Adjustments are made in sequence. Accountability stays clear.
For homeowners, that means fewer surprises, clearer communication, and steady guidance from the first conversation through final completion. It’s not just about efficiency — it’s about rebuilding in a way that feels thoughtful, controlled, and properly managed.
Why Choose Woodsmith Construction?
- Straightforward Approach: Easy To Understand With No Hidden Fees.
- Great Communication: Single Point Of Contact From Design Through Build.
- Cost transparency: Online Budget Tracking Showing Actual Costs At All Times.
- Accountability: Following Through With Our Commitments.
- Dedicated Team: Same Expert Team On Your Site From Project Start To Finish.
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At Woodsmith Construction, we believe that a well-defined process is the foundation of every successful project. From the initial planning phase to the final touches, our approach is built on transparency, collaboration, and precision. By breaking the journey into clear, manageable steps, we ensure your vision is brought to life with ease and confidence. Explore how we guide you through each phase of your project, keeping you informed, involved, and inspired every step of the way. Please click on each step to learn more.
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What Our Clients Say
Renovating an older home is a major decision — here’s what homeowners say about working with our team.
Our Clients' Experiences Say It All
At Woodsmith Construction, we believe our clients’ experiences highlight our commitment to exceptional customer service. Explore what real homeowners say about partnering with us to achieve their home renovation goals.
The Woodsmith team did a phenomenal job of rebuilding our house to match our dream on-time and within our budget. Chris (the owner) was always accessible, open to ideas and patient with questions. This made all the difference for us. He understands that a job of this scale is something that an owner will likely only do once, and he offered great advice and put all our fears at ease. We constantly knew exactly how we were tracking to our budget (to the dollar) and our job site was clean and orderly at all times (which our neighbours very much appreciated). We were nervous about our year-long adventure in renos (we've all heard horror stories), but Chris helped us spread out decisions over time and provided clear options for any challenges his team encountered, making that year a surprisingly pleasant one. All of the work was top-quality and has garnered unsolicited positive comments from anyone who sees our home (including other contractors working in our neighbourhood). I have no problem recommending Woodsmith; you will be in very good hands.
Dave Duncan
We were very pleased with the results of our renovation project completed by Chris and his team at Woodsmith Construction. As well as a great end-product, Chris provided excellent customer communication services throughout the whole process that were greatly appreciated! We would have no hesitation in recommending Woodsmith Construction and in fact have already booked them for a second project.
Lynn
We had a great experience working with Chris at Woodsmith Construction. He is honest, transparent, realistic, easy to get in touch with and makes himself available to his clients whenever they need him. I would gladly recommend Woodsmith Construction to anyone doing a renovation as Chris made a complicated process a positive experience.
Matthew Bernstein
We worked with Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction Inc. on the design for a garage addition, and the experience was fantastic. The project included adding attic trusses to create a new walk-in closet and laundry room that seamlessly connected to our existing main bedroom. Chris’s goal was to make the addition feel like it had always been part of the home, and he absolutely nailed it.From the start, Chris took the time to understand what we needed and came up with a design that not only maximized the functionality of the space but also kept the style consistent with the rest of the house. He paid close attention to every detail, from the layout to the finishes, ensuring everything worked perfectly with our main bedroom.The design makes such smart use of the space, and it feels like a natural extension of the home rather than an afterthought. Chris was great to work with—responsive, creative, and incredibly knowledgeable. He even provided advice on how to approach the construction phase, which made us feel confident moving forward.If you’re looking for someone to bring your vision to life with a thoughtful and practical design, we highly recommend Chris Smith and Woodsmith Construction. The design he created for us has truly enhanced our home. Our construction is well under way and we are already seeing the great design come to life!
Steve F
Woodsmith Construction completed a project for us in a timely and professional manner. The quality of their workmanship is superb. Communication between them and us was informative, courteous and collaborative. We would highly recommend them.
Rick Wilson
Woodsmith Construction Inc. recently completed a full-home renovation on our place, including underpinning and adding a third floor. We couldn't be happier with the results and the level of service that we received from Chris and his entire team. Chris is an absolute professional who is extremely knowledgable, dedicated to his craft and was exceptionally responsive at all points in the project to all of our questions and concerns. For us, this timely communication provided a level of comfort and assurance - I cannot imagine doing a project of this scale without it! During the project, the worksite was kept so clean - our neighbours consistently commented on how great and respectful the team was. We were able to complete a huge project with very little tension and to me, that speaks volumes about the manner in which the project was carried out. In terms of the results, we are thrilled. The workmanship, detail and solid construction of our home are all that we hoped for. This workmanship and level of service continued through the final stages of the project, when we were completing the finishing touches. Chris ensured that every small detail was arranged for and completed. Obviously, we highly recommend Woodsmith Construction and are grateful to Chris and his team for the amazing work, professionalism and service they provided.
Natalie Zawadowsky
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