What should we expect when opening walls in an older home?

Expect surprises: old wiring, past repairs, missing insulation. We build a contingency into the plan and talk to you before any unexpected work goes ahead.

Do you work on designated heritage properties?

Yes. If your home is designated, some exterior changes need City heritage approval. We'll flag anything that might and work to the requirements.

Can you replace knob-and-tube wiring?

We coordinate the work with a licensed electrician and handle the opening, patching and finishing around it.

Century home renovation in Hamilton

Careful renovation of Hamilton's century and heritage homes: original floors, trim and plaster respected.

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Original hardwood floor repaired in a Hamilton century home

Much of Crown Point and the lower city was built before 1950. These houses have old-growth hardwood, deep trim and plaster walls, and they also have knob-and-tube wiring, settled floors and basements built for coal. Renovating them well means knowing what to keep, what to repair and what has to go.

We patch and match original hardwood, rebuild trim profiles, open up awkward layouts and work alongside licensed electricians and plumbers to bring the systems up to date without stripping out the character you bought the house for.

From recent projects

Restored original hardwood floor in a century home hallway

Hardwood floor meeting new tile in a century home renovation

Stone foundation in a Hamilton century home basement

What it costs

Every project is different. We'll visit, measure and give you a written price, free of charge.

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Fantastic experience from start to finish. Professional, reliable, and detail-oriented throughout the entire renovation process. Communication was great, timelines were agreed upon prior to work commencing, and the workmanship exceeded expectations.

Jana MacDonald, Google review

Good to know

In most cases, yes. We source matching species and profiles, and where an exact match isn't available we'll show you the closest options before we cut anything.

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Planning a century home project?

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A free visit and a written quote. Calls go straight to David.