40+ Years Experience | Family Owned | Fully Licensed & Insured | Free Consultation
Why Homeowners Choose Artisan Contracting
Experienced Home Addition Builders
We specialize in complex structural additions and understand how to build safely onto existing homes.
Start-to-Finish Project Management
From design and permits to construction and finishing, we manage every stage of your addition.
Seamless Home Integration
We design additions that match your home’s structure, style, and proportions so it feels original.
Clear Communication & Planning
We keep timelines, budgets, and decisions transparent so you always know what comes next.
See Our Work
Why Add a Second Storey?
- Add significant living space without expanding your lot
- Stay in the neighbourhood you love
- Increase property value with a major home upgrade
- Create space for growing families and multigenerational living
- Add bedrooms, bathrooms, or full new living areas
- Build additional residential or flexible-use space where applicable
Benefits of a Second Storey Addition
- Add substantial square footage
- Avoid moving costs and disruption
- Increase long-term property value
- Customize your home to your needs
- Improve layout and functionality
- Maximize your existing property footprint
Built by Experienced Home Addition Contractors
Working with specialists matters for structural projects like this. Our team ensures:
- Proper permitting and code compliance
- Structural safety and engineering alignment
- Consistent architectural design
- Reliable timelines and communication
- End-to-end project management
You get a fully managed build with fewer risks and clearer outcomes.
Our Renovation Process
Free Consultation
Planning & Design
Permits & Engineering
Construction
Final Walkthrough
TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients are Saying
Their skill and focus on quality work was awesome, Alex listen to our concerns and went out of his way to help complete our addition without breaking the bank, Alex’s team were respectful and paid attention to costs
I would recommend this team to anyone ,
This is the second MAJOR project we have undertaken with Artisan, and once again the results were incredible.
The first being a floor main floor renovation which included Kitchen, Living Room, Laundry and Mud room in 2011. So when it came to the completion of our principle ensuite the decision was EASY!
From concept to budget to execution Alex and and his team were flawless. Artisan is clearly focused on creating a positive customer experience and delivering exceptional quality and we couldn't be happier with results. If you are seeking a contractor to complete a project I would encourage you to consider Artisan.
We had a washroom leak with walls ripped open etc. We did not want to go with the restoration company through insurance because we didn't know the quality of their work. After several quotes from different contractors and going to see their work first hand, we decided to go with Artisan because of the quality and the price point.
Things we liked:
- their work is really good quality and they are very detailed and always very professional
- Alex is there checking out the work and definitely when starting the work to make sure what was discussed with him is what's being executed. For example: we had the plumber come in and put back the plumbing for the vanity and they couldn't get the drawers to close and he wanted to cut it. We said talk to Alex and he said change the plumbing so we don't have to cut it. For me, even though there is more work for the plumber, I felt Alex was making sure we did it the right way instead of the fast way
- our neighbours used them in a major reno and we saw the main crew and they were always very respectful of the property and the people. It was the same for us as well.
- the main crew doesn't smoke so your house doesn't smell like cigarettes afterwards which was important to us because we have two babies. We have had contractors in the past doing smaller jobs and we had to vent out the house for two days because the whole house smelled of cigarette smoke (from them smoking outside and from bringing in that smell from their clothes). I wouldn't think this would be a deal breaker if it's a big renovation and but we had a small one and living at home
Things to keep in mind:
- there might be small details missed, but a simple text to Alex or talking to the crew and they fix it up right away - they want to make sure it's perfect and I really appreciated that
- if you're adding extra, ask about the cost / time ahead of time. We added a couple of things which ended up being more than we thought it would be (nothing against Artisan because they were transparent with their billing and said it would be extra, we just didn't realize how much extra). Saying this, they were honest with the additional time and materials spent and it wasn't doubled or tripled in price.
Alex and his crew are great. He handled an absolutely massive renovation for us. Full main floor renovation (including complete kitchen and powder room remodel), structural walls removed and replaced with beams which required new footings to be dug in the basement. New flooring on the main floor, 90% of walls and ceilings removed to create new layouts or re-run plumbing or HVAC. New flooring, framing, drywall and lighting in the basement.
And a complete ensuite remodel and renovation.
He initially quoted the job for us in spring 2021 and after some dithering on my part, kept the quote price when I accepted about 2 months later (if you recall what was going on with prices at that time, that was a big deal). Renovation started September 2021 and was initially scheduled to be done by Christmas. Unfortunately some scope changes, supply line snarls and one truly, truly awful neighbour delayed completion until February. Delays were communicated in a timely manner and an updated schedule was provided as soon as issues were known.
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, flooring, foundation, cabinets, masonry, framing, drywall, you name it, he either does or has a guy. He coordinated his sub-trades extremely well. We're over a year out from completion and there's been no issues that have arisen in the interim.
Highly recommend. 5 stars.
Service Area
We provide second storey additions in:
- Burlington
- Hamilton
- Oakville
- Waterdown
- Grimsby
- Stoney Creek
Ready to Expand Your Home?
Book your free consultation today and let your vision come to life.
FAQs
- Structural engineering and framing
- Roof modifications
- Electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
- Height restrictions and setback requirements
- Design and planning
- Permit approvals
- Structural construction and interior finishing
- Additional bedrooms
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Home offices
- Family or living spaces

















































