Residential Conversions
House-to-Multiplex Conversions in Toronto
Convert an existing house or rental property into multiple self-contained units where it’s feasible. The scope of a conversion is set by what’s already inside the building, so we review the building closely before construction is priced.
What to consider
The questions that decide feasibility.
- Fire separations and exits
- Rated separations between units and protected exits are required, and they often shape the floor plan.
- Sound control and entrances
- Acoustic separation and practical, separate entrances make units livable and leasable.
- Structure and systems
- Older houses may need structural reinforcement and upgraded electrical, plumbing and heating to support more units.
How It Works
Evaluate. Plan. Build.
Not every property qualifies for additional units. Our process is designed to find out early, before you commit to design and construction costs.
- 1
Evaluate
- Review property address and existing building
- Examine applicable zoning and site constraints
- Consider potential unit configurations
- Identify major construction and servicing challenges
- Develop preliminary budget and feasibility assumptions
- 2
Plan
- Coordinate qualified architects, engineers and planning consultants
- Review design options
- Develop construction scope and preliminary schedule
- Coordinate permitting and required approvals
- Refine construction costs
- 3
Build
- General contracting and site coordination
- Trade procurement and scheduling
- Structural and building-system work
- Construction quality oversight
- Inspections and completion coordination
- Optional transition to Wintrup Property Management
Resources
Related reading
Converting a House Into Multiple Rental Units
The construction issues that shape a house-to-multiplex conversion.
Read →New Multiplex Versus Conversion: What Should Owners Consider?
Comparing a new build with converting the building you already own.
Read →Why Servicing and Fire Separations Matter in Multiplex Projects
Two technical issues that often decide whether a multiplex is feasible.
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