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Design-Build · Dorset
Cottage renovations and general contractor in Dorset
Andare Homes plans and builds Dorset cottage renovations, additions, custom cottages, decks, garages, boathouses, waterproofing, structural upgrades, and outdoor living projects.
- Licensed, Insured and WSIB-Registered
- Backed by our workmanship warranty
- 5.0 on Google
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Tell us what you need and we’ll get you a quote. Free, no-obligation consultation and site visit with our design team.
5.0 on Google
Over 20 years in business 250+ homes renovated across the GTA Workmanship warranty, we stand behind our work Upfront, honest pricing, no surprises Licensed, Insured and WSIB-Registered Completed to code and Ontario requirements In-house design team, build by one team Serving the GTA and surrounding area
What GTA homeowners say
5.0 · Verified reviews on Google R Raymond Gafoovia Google
★★★★★
Fantastic experience with them! The team was professional, attentive, and delivered high-quality work on time and within budget. Highly recommend for anyone building or renovating their home!
S Simon Carrionvia Google
★★★★★
Andare did an amazing job renovating my house, they turned an old and boring basement into a modern and exciting place. Their attention to detail was astounding and I couldn't be happier with the results.
L Luka Stankovicvia Google
★★★★★
Andare took our outdated house and turned it into a modern, functional space. The new addition blends seamlessly with the existing structure.
I Isa Siddiquivia Google
★★★★★
Our basement went from an unfinished storage space to a fully functional family room. Amazing transformation, 5 stars, 100% recommend.
E Emily Carbonel Toothvia Google
★★★★★
Andare delivered excellent quality and great service. The team was professional and made everything easy.
Why Andare Homes
home renovations in Dorset in Dorset, done right
Built to last
Quality materials and proven detailing chosen for how you live, finished to the Ontario Building Code and built to hold up for the long run.
Honest, upfront pricing
The price we quote is the price you pay. We scope the work properly before we start, so there are no lowball bids that balloon into surprise change orders later.
Code-conscious
Design, permits, and construction handled in accordance with Ontario requirements and your municipality.
Our Process
Our Process
- 01 Tell us about your project, your goals, photos, ideas, or plans you already have.
- 02 Our in-house design team shapes the design and handles the permits, then we quote and schedule the build.
- 03 Our crew builds it, coordinating every trade so the work runs cleanly and on plan.
- 04 We finish the Dorset home to the Ontario Building Code, hand it over clean, and stand behind it with our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Local Context
home renovations in Dorset in Dorset
Homes across Dorset
Dorset sits between Lake of Bays and Algonquin-area cottage country, with lakefront cottages, older cabins, rural lots, decks, garages, boathouses, and four-season retreats. Work often includes cottage renovations, additions, custom cottages, waterproofing, structural upgrades, and outdoor living suited to remote or semi-remote sites.
Permits and zoning in Dorset
Dorset projects may involve township, district, shoreline, septic, setback, tree, grading, conservation, and building-permit review. Because properties can sit near municipal boundaries, the local approval path must be confirmed property by property.
Why design-build fits Dorset
Dorset work is logistics-heavy. Remote roads, winter access, lake exposure, steep or rocky sites, septic locations, and material delivery can affect the design just as much as the interior plan.
In-house design for Dorset projects
Andare can help Dorset owners plan the cottage around arrival, storage, heating-season use, deck safety, waterproofing, sleeping areas, and materials that stand up to cottage conditions.
Where Andare works in Dorset
Andare supports properties around Dorset village, Lake of Bays, Kawagama Lake approaches, Paint Lake, Trading Bay, and nearby rural cottage roads.
What Andare clients say
Amazing transformation, 5 stars, 100% recommend.
He has completely transformed our home.
Finished By One Team
Designed and built by one team
Thoughtful design, tight coordination, and a tidy site, with every trade managed in-house from permits through finishing, and built to the Ontario Building Code.
- Every trade coordinated under one roof
- Quality work built to last for real life
- Quote-ready support from design to finish
FAQ
home renovations in Dorset FAQ
Does Andare work in Dorset cottage areas?
Yes. Andare can plan cottage renovations, additions, custom cottages, decks, garages, boathouses, waterproofing, and structural upgrades.
What approvals matter in Dorset?
The property may need township, district, shoreline, septic, setback, grading, conservation, tree, and building-permit review.
Can Andare plan around remote roads?
Yes. Access, delivery, staging, timing, weather, and material choices can be reviewed before construction is scheduled.
What makes Dorset projects site-specific?
Remote access, rock, slope, lake exposure, septic placement, snow, and cottage-use patterns all affect design and construction.
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