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Design-Build · Muskoka Lakes
Cottage renovations and general contractor in Muskoka Lakes
home renovations in Muskoka Lakes in Muskoka Lakes, designed, permitted, and built by one accountable team across the GTA.
- 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Andare took our outdated house and turned it into a modern, functional space.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 Muskoka Lakes in Muskoka Lakes, 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 Muskoka Lakes 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 Muskoka Lakes in Muskoka Lakes
Homes across Muskoka-Lakes
Muskoka Lakes work centres on waterfront cottages, island properties, boathouses, four-season homes, steep or rocky lots, garages, decks, docks, and older structures that need better year-round performance. Common work includes cottage renovations, additions, custom cottages, waterproofing, structural upgrades, and outdoor living.
Permits and zoning in Muskoka-Lakes
Muskoka Lakes projects need township, district, shoreline, conservation, septic, lake setback, tree, grading, and building-permit review. The rules are local to cottage country, so urban service assumptions should not be carried into these pages.
Why design-build fits Muskoka-Lakes
The lake changes the build. Access by narrow roads or water, rock, slope, shoreline setbacks, winter exposure, drainage, and boathouse coordination can all affect the design, schedule, and materials.
In-house design for Muskoka-Lakes projects
For Muskoka Lakes, Andare's design team can shape the cottage around lake use, arrival, storage, sleeping capacity, decks, structural needs, and durable finishes before construction logistics are set.
Where Andare works in Muskoka-Lakes
Andare supports cottage owners around Port Carling, Bala, Windermere, Minett, Milford Bay, Torrance, Walkers Point, and lakefront or island properties across the township.
What Andare clients say
The craftsmanship, attention to detail, and professionalism were top-notch from start to finish.
Our house was outdated and cramped, but Andare's renovation and expansion gave us the dream home we always wanted.
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 Muskoka Lakes FAQ
Does Andare build custom cottages in Muskoka Lakes?
Yes. Andare can plan custom cottages, cottage renovations, additions, decks, garages, boathouses, waterproofing, and structural upgrades where the property supports the work.
What approvals matter on waterfront lots?
Township, district, shoreline, septic, lake setback, tree, grading, conservation, and building-permit review can all affect the plan.
Can Andare help with island or difficult access?
Yes. Access, staging, materials, timing, and weather exposure can be considered during design-build planning before the construction sequence is set.
What makes cottage work different from urban renovation?
Rock, slope, shoreline rules, septic, water access, winter exposure, and seasonal use all change how the project should be designed and built.
More in Muskoka Lakes
Everything we design and build in Muskoka Lakes
- Whole-Home Renovations in Muskoka Lakes
- Home Additions in Muskoka Lakes
- Custom Homes in Muskoka Lakes
- Structural Renovations in Muskoka Lakes
- Garage Additions in Muskoka Lakes
- Detached Garages in Muskoka Lakes
- Decks & Outdoor Living in Muskoka Lakes
- Landscaping in Muskoka Lakes
- Custom Cottages in Muskoka Lakes
- Waterproofing in Muskoka Lakes
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