Home Additions North York

Beautiful Home Additions Designed for More Space, Light, and Value

Thinking of expanding your home in North York? Sunnylea Homes designs and builds beautiful, functional home additions that increase living space, bring in more natural light, and add lasting property value.

As a family-owned design-build renovation company serving Toronto and the GTA, we combine 35+ years of renovation experience with a hands-on, transparent process to deliver premium, structurally sound additions. From a single room bump out to a full second story addition, accessory dwelling unit, in law suite, or garage conversion, our team helps you create the extra space your family needs.

Whether you have a growing family, need an additional bedroom, want a larger family room, or are planning a four season sunroom, Sunnylea Homes will guide your home addition project from the first idea to the final walkthrough.

Ready to add space, light and value to your North York home? Call Sunnylea Homes at (416) 789-5229 to schedule a free estimate or book a design consultation. We’ll walk you through options, from a simple bump-out to a full second storey addition or accessory dwelling unit, and deliver a clear plan, fixed quote and premium results.

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Why Choose Sunnylea Homes?

  • Small, family-owned design-build team

  • Over 35 years of combined renovation and construction experience

  • Licensed, WSIB certified, and fully insured

  • 2-year workmanship warranty

  • Design-build process from planning to completion

  • Experience with local regulations, building codes, and permit requirements

  • Support with building permit applications and inspections

  • Skilled designers, craftspeople, and licensed professional trades

  • Clear communication and detailed plan development

  • Cost effective solutions that protect structural integrity

  • Premium workmanship suited to established North York homes

Led by Geno and Marino Scopelleti, Sunnylea Homes treats every home addition project as personal. We focus on finding the most cost effective way to increase space while preserving the existing home, protecting structural integrity, and minimizing unforeseen expenses.

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Our Process

1. Initial Contact & Discovery

Call 416-798-5229 or request a free estimate. We discuss your goals, whether you need more living space, an additional bedroom, an accessory dwelling unit, a larger family room, or improved natural light.

2. Site Visit & Feasibility

We inspect the existing home and property, assess the existing structure, square footage limits, second floor potential, garage conversion options, and local regulations. We also discuss average costs and permit requirements.

3. Design & Detailed Plan

Our designers create a tailored plan that balances your vision, budget, and cost effective ways to build. Plans may include structural considerations, foundation work, flooring, heating, air conditioning, built ins, and layout details.

4. Permits & Approvals

We prepare permit-ready drawings and handle building permit submissions, ensuring compliance with building codes and local regulations before construction begins.

5. Fixed Quote & Contract

You receive a clear, itemized estimate that outlines scope, timeline, cost, finishes, and financing options if needed. Once approved, we schedule the work.

6. Construction & Project Management

Our team manages the build, including foundation work, framing, second storey additions, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, adding flooring, finishes, and inspections. We keep you updated throughout the process.

7. Final Inspection & Handoff

We complete finishing touches, final inspections, and a walkthrough of the new living space. Sunnylea Homes stands behind the project with a 2-year workmanship warranty and follow-up support.

Our Services

  • Room additions and bump outs, including kitchen bump outs and family room additions

  • Second storey additions and full second story addition projects

  • Basement and garage conversions into new living space or in law suites

  • Accessory dwelling units and in law suite construction

  • Additional bedrooms, guest bedroom suites, and primary bedroom additions

  • Extra bathrooms and ensuite additions

  • Four season sunrooms and large-window living rooms for more natural light

  • Home theaters, built ins, and custom storage solutions

  • Design-build renovations and permit management

  • Building permit support, local regulations, and building codes

  • Complete home renovations tied to additions, including kitchen, bathroom, flooring, HVAC, and air conditioning

Whether you want a conventional addition, a second storey, or a cost effective way to create more room, Sunnylea Homes can help you build new space that feels connected to the main house.

Home Addition Ideas for North York Homes

A home addition can make an existing home work better without forcing your family to move. Many North York houses have strong neighbourhood value, but they may need more space, more natural light, or a better layout for modern living.

Popular home addition ideas include:

  • Building a family room addition for everyday living

  • Adding a guest bedroom or additional bedroom

  • Creating a primary bedroom suite

  • Adding an extra bathroom or ensuite

  • Building an in law suite for extended family

  • Converting a garage into living space

  • Adding an accessory dwelling unit for rental income or family use

  • Building a four season sunroom with large windows

  • Creating a home theater or flexible living area

  • Adding built ins for storage and function

  • Extending an existing room with a bump out

  • Adding a full second storey for major square footage gains

The best addition depends on your house, existing space, budget, local regulations, and long-term goals.

Types of Home Additions We Build

Room Additions and Bump Outs

A room addition is a practical way to add more space without completely changing your home. It can be used for a family room, guest bedroom, home office, living area, or expanded kitchen.

A bump out is often smaller than a conventional addition but can still make a major difference. A kitchen bump, for example, can create room for a larger dining area, more storage, or better flow.

Second Storey Additions

A second storey addition or full second story addition can dramatically increase space without expanding the home’s footprint. This is ideal for homeowners who want more living space but have limited lot size.

Second storey additions require careful planning, structural review, foundation work, and building permit approval. We assess whether the existing structure is structurally sound and coordinate the right professionals before construction begins.

Garage Conversions

A garage conversion can be one of the most cost effective ways to create new living space. Depending on the garage, it may become an extra bedroom, in law suite, home office, family room, or accessory dwelling unit.

Garage conversions may involve insulation, heating, air conditioning, windows, flooring, plumbing, electrical work, and local code upgrades.

Accessory Dwelling Units and In Law Suites

An accessory dwelling unit or in law suite can provide additional living space for extended family, guests, or potential rental income. These projects require careful planning around local regulations, bathroom and kitchen access, mechanical systems, privacy, and building codes.

We help homeowners design a functional space that feels connected to the main house while still providing independence where needed.

Four Season Sunrooms

A four season sunroom can bring in natural light and create year round living space. With proper insulation, heating, cooling, large windows, and flooring, a sunroom can become a comfortable part of the home rather than a seasonal room.

Understanding Home Addition Costs

Home addition cost depends on several factors, including square foot size, scope, structural work, foundation needs, finishes, permit requirements, local regulations, and whether plumbing or HVAC is involved.

A simple bump out or garage conversion may be more cost effective than a full second storey addition. Larger projects, like a full second story addition, may require foundation reinforcement, engineering, additional building permits, and more extensive construction.

During the feasibility stage, Sunnylea Homes provides average costs, potential costs, and a detailed estimate tailored to your project. We also identify possible unforeseen expenses early so you can plan with confidence.

Will a Home Addition Increase Property Value?

A well-designed home addition can increase property value by adding usable square footage, improving layout, and creating more functional living space. Extra bedrooms, additional bathrooms, a larger family room, or an accessory dwelling unit can all increase property appeal when designed properly.

Our team focuses on additions that fit the existing home, protect structural integrity, and make sense for the North York market. The goal is to improve daily life while supporting long-term home value.

Service Areas

Sunnylea Homes provides home additions across:
If you are nearby and want to confirm availability for your home addition project, contact Sunnylea Homes to schedule a consultation.

Testimonials

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Mary Tso
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We had the pleasure of working with Geno and Marino from Sunnylea Homes for a complete home renovation, and we wholeheartedly recommend their services to anyone seeking exceptional quality and professionalism. Their dedication, expertise, and attention to detail truly set them apart. We built a great relationship with them, and our experience with them from the initial consultation to the completion of the project was nothing short of outstanding. The entire process was smooth and professional, and it exceeded all of our expectations. They led the project, demonstrating exceptional communication skills, consistently keeping us updated on timelines and the renovation's progress. They have a fantastic crew! Their attention to detail and commitment to quality were evident in the excellent work across every aspect of the project. Each member of the crew and tradespeople contributed to the high standard of craftsmanship seen throughout our home. The result is a space that is not only beautiful but also functional and built to last. Sunnylea Homes worked collaboratively with us and our fabulous designer, Karin and her wonderful Team from Karin Bennett Designs, providing valuable feedback and recommendations that enhanced both the flow and design. Any questions or concerns we had were always addressed promptly and thoroughly. If you are searching for reliable, skilled, sincere, and friendly professionals for your home renovation, we wholeheartedly recommend Sunnylea Homes. We are thrilled with the results and continue to work with Geno and Marino on additional projects. We feel truly grateful to have hired them for a project that meant so much to us. We could not be happier with the transformation and the experience working with you and your team. Throughout the renovation process, every detail was handled with care, professionalism, and expertise. The collaborative approach and teamwork ensured our vision was realized, and the result far surpassed our expectations. Geno, Marino, and their crew demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication, continuously keeping us informed and addressing any concerns promptly. The craftsmanship and quality throughout the project have delivered a beautiful, functional space that we are proud to call home. We would once again like to formally acknowledge all the tradespeople who worked around the clock throughout the renovation of our home. From the demolition team to the skilled carpenters, electricians, plumbers, painters, and finishers, they all worked to achieve exceptional quality on the project, and we greatly value their commitment to our renovation. Geno, Marino and Carmela, a heartfelt thank you for making our renovation journey truly memorable and rewarding. You helped bring our vision to life. We are sincerely grateful to know you and look forward to working with you on future projects!
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Sunnylea and Marino were fabulous. I basically gutted my condo unit and the results are beyond my expectations. His professionalism and suggestions were priceless. The quality of the workmanship and materials were outstanding. I’m totally thrilled with the outcome and if you are interested in a stress free experience, I highly recommend Sunnylea Homes.
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From the beginning Geno and his team had a total respect for and adherence to my time lines, my wishes and in fact, Geno fought for me on a number of things I really wanted that were outside the norm for my condo building. He was successful every time...and also spot on with original quotes, from start to finish. As a realtor, I have referred Geno and his team to many of my clients and they all get back to me with glowing reviews...including how personable the guys are. Thank-you Geno & Co., for making my reno such a smooth-sailing experience!
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This is not a horror renovation story. Quite the opposite. Caring, Attentive, Helpful. Thoughtful. The Sunnylea Homes Team took extraordinary care of me and my home. We worked without a designer and the team was so experienced and knowledgable, they provided outstanding functional advice that made every decision and choice the absolute right one. Thank you to the full team - you have made my life a lot sunnier! Pamela
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Marino and the team got the job done on time, on budget, and with attention to detail that is hard to find these days. Hard to do better than that! Highly recommended. We initially began with a small job. Marino communicated extensively about timelines and the work, and accommodated our requests for timeline changes. After we started the job, we decided to considerably expand the scope. Marino and the team could not have been more accommodating and despite the expanded scope they minimized disruptions and met the promised timelines to the day. We were impressed by how Marino and the team worked intelligently and with much care as the job progressed. For instance, at one point, they recommended re-routing various pipes to gain us an extra inch of space in the washroom without any extra cost. Similarly, they re-did some tiling because of slight imperfections, even though it was going to be covered by the vanity, again without any additional cost. These are small things, of course, but they all add up. Highly recommended!
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Jaime Blott
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Wow! I had an incredible experience with Sunnylea. It started with a full gut job of our condo and 3 quotes. After meeting with Marino from Sunnylea a couple of times, I decided to trust him with our project and it could not have gone better. From arranging approvals with my condo corp, working through design changes and material changes with our designer, to scheduling and deploying trades and delivering our finished home on time. It was all seamless and for the most part, hands off for us. We moved in almost one year ago and Marino and Sunnylea are now friends of ours and even came to our housewarming party! We couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I would highly recommend Sunnylea to anyone that asks!
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From the beginning, Geno and the Sunnylea team worked collaboratively and effectively with our chosen designer. Along with contributing cost-saving edits, he quickly translated the designer's plans in to a reasonable and accurate quote and schedule for the work. Every worker on the project were experts in their field and were able to provide good explanations and recommendations for challenges. In general, we felt that no corners were cut throughout the process. Geno responded within 24 hours to any question we had. We would absolutely go to Sunnylea for our next project and are happy to recommend them to anyone.
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Geno has managed our construction project professionally and with realistic outcome. He has a specialized team that works independent of each other with attention to fine details.
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Marino of Sunnylea Homes was a pleasure to deal with from our first meeting over 18 months ago, until today. His knowledge, professionalism, honesty and responsiveness have never lapsed. I decided to have my condominium stripped to bare walls and cement, and then have it built into a place in which I could work and relax, while wanting for nothing else. Marino handled all phases of the work from demolition, electrical, plumbing, flooring, tiling and painting always in accordance with his initial timeline and also with meticulous finish! My unit has been featured on a House & Home video segment recently, which attests the level of finish he assisted in bringing about. I have utilized his energies and expertise on smaller projects as well. The current one being a renovation of some of the common areas within my Medical Clinic. I would trust both Marino and his various tradesman without question. I could tell they pride themselves in the work they put forward. Thank you to the team for making such a tumultuous endeavor seem painless.
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Working with Geno and his team has been an incredible experience. He has been transparent and flexible at every stage. The teams at the site were professional, courteous to the neighbours and careful in their work. Geno collaborated with my designer at every step and together they made this project beautiful. Highly recommend and would use again without hesitation.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of home additions do you build in North York?

We build single room additions, bump outs, full second storey additions, second story and second storey additions, garage conversions, accessory dwelling units, in law suites, four season sunrooms, and integrated additions that tie into kitchen or bathroom renovations.

Costs vary by scope, square footage, structural work, and finishes. Simple room additions or bump outs are typically more cost effective than a full second story addition, which can require foundation work. During the feasibility stage, we provide average costs and a detailed estimate tailored to your project.

Timelines depend on the type of addition and permitting. A single room bump out might take a few weeks to a few months. A full second storey addition or major structural work can take several months. We provide a schedule during the contract phase and manage milestones to reduce delays and unforeseen expenses.

Yes. Sunnylea Homes prepares permit-ready drawings, submits to the city, and navigates local regulations and building codes. We coordinate inspections and ensure the final build is structurally sound and compliant.

Sometimes. Options include converting existing space, creating an in law suite, completing a garage conversion, or adding a second storey. We assess your existing home and recommend the most cost effective way to add a bathroom or bedroom while preserving structural integrity.

Yes. Well-designed home additions that add usable living area, natural light, and an extra bathroom or bedroom typically increase home value. We focus on upgrades that offer strong return on investment and match the character of North York homes.

Full second story additions may require foundation reinforcement or foundation work. We evaluate the existing structure, produce detailed plans, and partner with engineers when required to ensure the addition is structurally sound.

Yes. We design ADUs and in law suites that meet local regulations. Whether you want a self-contained unit for guests, extended family, or rental income, we advise on permit requirements, living area layout, kitchen and bathroom planning, and separate mechanical systems if needed.

We use a transparent, line-itemed estimate, a detailed plan, and clear allowances for finishes. During the discovery and design phase, we identify potential unforeseen expenses and provide options to save money without compromising quality.

We are a small, family-run design-build firm with over 35 years of combined experience. We deliver premium craftsmanship, a personalized process, and clear communication. We are licensed, WSIB certified, fully insured, and offer a 2-year workmanship warranty, giving you peace of mind for your home addition project.