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General contractor in Scarborough
Rebuild Pro Contracting serves Scarborough from the Bluffs to Agincourt and Malvern with insurance rebuilds, basement finishing and interior renovations. Most of our Scarborough work is in bungalows, side-splits and back-splits built from the 1950s to the 1970s, many with basement apartments.
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How does a rebuild work when there is a basement apartment?
Basement apartments are common across Scarborough. A water loss in one raises questions a single-family rebuild does not: whether the suite is a legal secondary unit, whether a tenant needs to move out during the work, and whether your insurer was told about the unit. A legal suite must be rebuilt with its fire separation between units, proper egress, and interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
We document the existing condition for your adjuster and rebuild to the building code requirements that apply to the suite.
What is different about side-split and back-split homes?
Split-level homes have several short levels connected by half-flights of stairs, and the lowest level is often only partly below grade. Water tends to travel between levels through the shared walls and stair openings, so damage can show up in two or three levels from a single source. We trace the full path with moisture readings before writing the scope so nothing wet is closed in.
What work do we do most often in Scarborough?
- Basement finishingRebuilding basement apartments with code-compliant fire separation.
- ElectricalAluminum wiring remediation and panel upgrades from 100 A service.
- Drywall and tapingFire-rated ceilings between main-floor and basement units.
- FlooringRefinishing original oak strip hardwood rather than replacing it.
Who issues building permits in Scarborough?
Scarborough is part of the City of Toronto. Permits go through Toronto Building, with the Scarborough district office at the Scarborough Civic Centre.
Which Scarborough neighbourhoods do we serve?
All of Scarborough, including Agincourt, Scarborough Village, Cliffside, Birch Cliff, Guildwood, Malvern, West Hill and Wexford.
Scarborough: frequently asked questions
Can original oak hardwood be saved after a leak?
- Often, yes. Solid oak strip flooring from the 1950s and 60s is thick enough to dry, sand and refinish several times. We replace individual boards that have split or stained and refinish the room.
Do I need to tell my insurer about a basement tenant?
- Yes. An undisclosed rental unit can affect coverage. If you are unsure what your policy says, ask your broker before a claim arises.
Do you serve all of Scarborough?
- Yes, from Victoria Park Avenue east to the Rouge and from the lake north to Steeles Avenue.
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