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Our in-house design team, permits, and build crew work under one roof, so design intent carries straight through to the finished space.
Design-build in Pickering
Open-Concept Renovations in Pickering
Andare Homes designs and builds open-concept renovations in Pickering as one accountable design-build team.
- 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. Over 20 years in business · 250+ homes renovated across the GTA · 5.0 on Google · Licensed, insured and WSIB-registered · 2-year workmanship warranty · Free, no-obligation quote and site visit.
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Andare took our outdated house and turned it into a modern, functional space.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
Open-Concept Renovations in Pickering, 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 Pickering home to the Ontario Building Code, hand it over clean, and stand behind it with our 2-year workmanship warranty.
Local Context
Open-Concept Renovations in Pickering
What an open-concept renovation includes
Open-concept work can include load-bearing wall removal, temporary shoring, LVL or steel beam coordination, structural posts, permit drawings, ceiling repairs, HVAC rerouting, electrical changes, flooring continuity, drywall finishing, trim, lighting, and kitchen or island planning.
The best results come from solving structure and layout together. A larger opening is not automatically better if it leaves poor furniture placement, exposed posts in the wrong place, uneven flooring, or lighting that does not support the new room.
Design before demolition
Finish and layout decisions are handled early: island size, dining clearance, traffic paths, cabinet runs, appliance locations, pot-light placement, flooring transitions, ceiling lines, and how the opened space connects to the rest of the home.
In older Toronto houses, this often means respecting narrow floor plates, brick party walls, older joists, radiator or duct runs, and exterior walls that were not designed for modern open living.
Structure, permits, and consultant coordination
Openings in load-bearing walls need proper structural review. Andare coordinates the required engineer or permit professional so beam sizing, bearing points, posts, inspections, and enclosure details are resolved before demolition begins.
Process
- Main-floor goals and site review
- Layout, sightline, and kitchen-flow planning
- Structural review and permit coordination
- Protection, shoring, wall removal, and beam work
- Services, drywall, flooring, trim, lighting, and finishing
- Final walkthrough and closeout
What Andare clients say
Andare took care of our full home renovation and addition, creating a much more open and inviting space.
The design team somehow translated my vague ideas of "big kitchen, cool bathroom" into a masterpiece.
Andare redesigned every inch of our space, and the result is absolutely stunning.
Open-Concept Renovations in Pickering: what shapes the work
Pickering includes older lakeshore communities, post-war homes, family subdivisions, townhouses, newer Seaton growth areas, rural northern properties, and homes near Rouge Park and conservation lands. Common work includes kitchens, basements, bathrooms, additions, legal-suite review, custom homes, garages, and outdoor living.
Pickering projects require local and Durham Region review. Toronto rules do not apply. Zoning, grading, conservation, tree impacts, servicing, parking, fire separation, and building permits can affect suites, additions, custom homes, and major renovations.
Pickering work can shift from compact lakeshore lots to rural-edge properties and new subdivision homes. Access, drainage, conservation, household growth, and transit-oriented family needs all influence the plan.
Andare's design team can help Pickering clients connect layout, lower-level use, selections, storage, exterior access, and consultant review before the job moves into construction.
Andare supports homeowners in Bay Ridges, West Shore, Liverpool, Amberlea, Dunbarton, Rosebank, Seaton, Claremont, and surrounding Pickering neighbourhoods. Andare keeps open-concept renovations tied to the home in front of us, not a generic city-wide template.
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