SERVING THE JUNCTIONRenovation Contractor in The Junction
Century homes rebuilt for the way your family lives now.
The Junction has a distinct character within Toronto’s west end — part residential neighbourhood, part post-industrial streetscape, with homes and mixed-use buildings that lend themselves naturally to thoughtful renovation work.
Exposed brick, steel detailing, original millwork, loft-inspired interiors, and layered renovations are common throughout the area. Many homes carry strong architectural bones but layouts that no longer reflect how families live today.
Waterfront’s design-build team’s work in The Junction focuses on additions, structural interior renovations, kitchens, and full-home remodels coordinated through one integrated design-build process under one roof.
For over 15 years, Chris Bennett and Julie Crochetière have led renovation projects across Toronto’s west end, combining residential design, engineering, permitting, and construction through one accountable team from beginning to end.
PORTFOLIOProjects in The Junction
Recent renovation projects completed by Waterfront in The Junction include:
A Dundas West and Keele kitchen renovation combining exposed brick, custom oak cabinetry, and structural wall removal
A full-home remodel near Annette Street integrating steel detailing, open-concept living, and custom millwork throughout
A rear addition in the Runnymede area expanding the kitchen and family room toward the backyard
A basement apartment conversion in a mixed-use property near Dundas West
An interior reconfiguration project where two structural walls were removed to create a loft-style open main floor
Each project moved through the same integrated process — design, engineering, permits, and construction coordinated under one roof.
SERVICESServices for Junction Homes
Waterfront delivers the full range of renovation and design-build services throughout The Junction.
OUR CORE SERVICESHome Additions
Interior Reconfigurations
Legal Basement Apartments
Many Junction homes benefit from structural reconfiguration, load-bearing removal, open-concept planning, and careful material integration that respects the neighbourhood’s character while improving functionality for modern living.
APPROACHOur Local Approach
The Junction requires a renovation approach that balances design character with practical construction coordination.
Many projects take place on narrow urban lots with limited access, shared driveways, active pedestrian streets, and close neighbouring properties. Site logistics, material deliveries, and construction sequencing all need to be managed carefully.
Because our team works consistently throughout Toronto’s west end, we maintain established trade and supplier relationships across the area and remain actively present on site throughout construction.
That local consistency helps projects move more efficiently while maintaining stronger communication with homeowners and neighbours throughout the build.
Permits, Parking, and Street Culture
PERMITSMost Junction renovation projects require City of Toronto permits and engineering review before construction begins.
Depending on scope, projects may involve:
Structural permits
Committee of Adjustment applications
Mixed-use zoning review
Heritage considerations
Trade permits for plumbing, HVAC, and electrical work
Street parking and delivery coordination are also important considerations throughout the neighbourhood, particularly on narrower residential streets and mixed commercial corridors.
Our team manages permit coordination, construction scheduling, and neighbourhood communication as part of the broader design-build process so projects move as smoothly as possible once construction begins.
When Waterfront Is the Right Junction Team
WHEN IT FITSWe are best suited for homeowners planning full-scale renovations, additions, kitchens, and structural interior remodels.
That includes:
Open-concept reconfigurations
Custom kitchens
Rear additions
Basement apartments
Full-home renovations with meaningful design and construction complexity
Homeowners who work best with Waterfront are typically looking for:
One accountable design-build team
A thoughtful design process
Realistic budgeting
Renovations that feel cohesive, intentional, and well built once complete
We are not structured around smaller handyman-scale projects or cosmetic refreshes. Our process is intentionally collaborative because the strongest renovation projects are shaped carefully before construction begins.
Start Your Junction Renovation
Every project begins with understanding the home, the structure, and how the space needs to function long term.
Our team will walk the property, review structural and zoning considerations, discuss budget expectations, and outline the renovation path that best fits the home.
Chris and Julie personally review every project and guide it through our integrated design-build process from first consultation through final walkthrough.