Home Construction Blog

Watching a custom home be built where once there was nothing but weeds is an amazing process.Imagine this: One morning you see an empty lot, but when you return a couple of hours later, a huge hole has been excavated. The backhoe and the skid steer excavate the earth to create space for a sturdy foundation. The work that once took labourers days now takes hours with machines in the right hands.Gradually, the custom home grows from the foundation up: framing, plywood sheathing, roof, windows.

Let’s face it—building a home or renovating the one you have is expensive. The last thing you want is an expensive mistake. Do it right the first time by hiring the right people who will get it done the way you want. Here are some tips for hiring a contractor:Do they stand behind their work? Most new home contractors provide a warranty for their work. Clarify beforehand what this warranty does and does not cover. Ask for references from the company. If they are not willing to give you

When cuddly kiddos turn into too-cool-for-parents teenagers, it becomes harder to protect them from the harm that the world holds for them. How do you protect those teenagers, even as they hold you at arm’s length?The American General Surgeon recommends allowing your teenager space to grow in order to prevent underage drinking and other risky behaviours. Some of their suggestions are:Be involved in your teens’ lives. Be loving and caring.Encourage your teens’ growing independence, but set

Historic homes carry a sort of charm that can’t be matched by contemporary homes. They are in established neighbourhoods with beautiful, mature trees, and their architecture is from another era. Take a look at the detail on the exterior of this bungalow:It’s hard to pass up on original hard floors, the expansive deck, the trees, the wood siding, the built-in shelves, but . . . no garage? Garages secure your car and protect it from the elements. Nobody likes getting into a chilly car that

As time goes on, life changes. Family, jobs, and so many other things change, and along with that, your needs in housing and space also change. For a growing family, a custom home addition is a great way to add the space and functionality you need.At Timberidge Carpentry in Uxbridge, ON, we have done several home addition projects, including second stories and basic residential additions. When working on a project, we will show you exactly what work will be done on your home addition, so you

Every renovation is different. From large kitchens to small bathrooms, you should always trust an experienced business like us at Timberidge Carpentry to handle the job. We are willing to take on any size renovation project and finish it efficiently and successfully. We can renovate one small room or an entire home with the same high quality. With any project, we make every effort to satisfy you entirely.In order for a home renovation to be exactly what you envision, it is necessary to work

Are you contemplating building your dream home in Toronto or Uxbridge, Ontario? Whether from the ground up or changing and improving an existing home, at Timberidge Carpentry, we are here to make sure the process goes as smoothly as possible. We are custom home builders with the know-how to complete a project from start to finish in the proper order, ensuring your dream house is completed on time and on budget.If your family has outgrown your Toronto or Uxbridge, Ontario home, or if it just

At Timberidge Carpentry in Uxbridge, ON, we have a wide range of skills and experience that span from the demolition of a house to the complete rebuilding of a house. These are vast projects that require professionals who know what they’re doing to successfully finish house demolition and rebuilding. Experienced contractors know what to expect in large projects and can more easily deal with problems that may arise.Because of the broad nature of house demolition and rebuilding services, we are

We’ve all heard horror stories about home renovations. Often during a remodel, hidden problems surface and end up adding unexpected costs to the overall project. Many homeowners have to compromise on what they really want to fix complications they didn’t expect. At Timberidge Carpentry in Uxbridge, ON, we do our best to keep the project on time and on budget, even when unanticipated problems arise. We know how to handle these situations and still give you the home renovations you want.Our

It’s common sense that a building needs a strong structure. Without it, anything else you try to add just doesn’t work or hold. When building your dream home, this concept is especially important. Wouldn’t you want the very best custom home framing to ensure stability and safety for your home?At Timberidge Carpentry in Uxbridge, ON, we pride ourselves on our reliability and attention to detail. We make every effort to do our best work and provide you with exactly what you want. When it