Home Renovations and Additions in Scarborough
905 Reno is a design-build contractor based in North York. We design, permit and build home additions, second storeys, full home renovations, kitchens, bathrooms and basements across Scarborough, with one team from the first site visit to move-in. Site visits are free.
Our recent work in Scarborough
Real Scarborough jobs, real photos. Every one was designed, permitted and built by our team.
Southwoodrow Blvd
A second-storey addition with a new rear deck and glass railing. The Toronto Star featured this house on January 11, 2025.
Scarborough garage
An old garage taken down and replaced with a new detached garage and a covered patio.
See the projectWhat we build most in Scarborough
Permits in Scarborough, plainly
Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto, so Toronto's zoning by-law and building department apply here.
- Every addition needs a building permit, and so do structural changes, new plumbing and second suites
- Zoning By-law 569-2013 sets how deep, wide and tall you can build. Past those limits, the design needs a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment first, which adds months
- The City aims to review a complete house application within 10 business days. Overall, permits take 1 to 4 months, longer with a variance
- We prepare the drawings, the engineering and the application, and answer the examiner's comments. See the City's small residential additions guide
How it works
- 1Site visitFree. We see the house and hear what you need
- 2Budget rangeBefore any drawings are done
- 3Design and drawingsPriced as they come together
- 4EngineeringStructure sized and sealed
- 5PermitWe apply and answer the examiner
- 6BuildThe same team that designed it
Where we work in Scarborough
Across Scarborough, including Guildwood, Woburn, Agincourt, Birch Cliff and Rouge Hill. We also work in Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Mississauga, Markham and across the GTA.
Questions we get asked in Scarborough
Do you charge for a site visit?
No. Site visits are free.
Do I need a permit for an addition in Scarborough?
Yes. Every addition needs a building permit, whether it goes out the back or up. Drawings, engineering and a zoning review come first.
How long does an addition take in Scarborough?
Plan on 2 to 6 months for design and approvals and 5 to 9 months of construction, depending on the size of the job.
What does an addition cost in Scarborough?
As a rough budget, $300 to $500 per sq ft, depending on finishes and the type of work. See our home addition cost guide.
Planning a renovation in Scarborough?
Send us a few photos or your survey and we'll come out and walk the house with you. Site visits are free.
Design. Permit. Build. We stand behind every space we build.