A full-scale gut renovation requires a drastically different level of expertise than a basic cosmetic cosmetic facelift. When you strip a classic Toronto brick home down to its original structural skeleton, you run directly into decades of outdated framing, settling foundations, and primitive utility networks.
At Procon General Contractors, we specialize in managing the entire mechanical, electrical, and structural evolution of your property. We collaborate directly with trusted local architectural designers and structural engineers to take your property down to bare wood studs, re-engineer the load-bearing layout, and build back a flawless, code-compliant luxury estate from the inside out.
Turning Outdated Footprints Into Master-Built Modern Residences
Stripping historic homes to the studs and engineering premium, luxury residential rebuilds across the GTA.
A Full-Service Renovation Company Operating Out of Toronto
"Unlike standard trade contractors who only handle single rooms, Procon is a comprehensive renovation company operating out of Toronto with the structural engineering capability to manage major architectural updates, wall removals, and complete foundation work."
The Realities of a Premium Toronto Rebuild
Complete Interior Strip-Outs
Safe, systematic demolition of all lath-and-plaster, knob-and-tube wiring, old plumbing, and non-structural partitions.
Structural Steel Integration
Removing restrictive interior walls and dropping in engineered steel I-beams to achieve true, open-concept main floor layouts.
Bylaw & Zoning Management
Navigating the City of Toronto Committee of Adjustment variances, tree protection zones, and strict heritage property bylaws.
Full Mechanical Overhauls
Installing modern, highly efficient HVAC routing, upgraded 200-amp electrical panels, and completely brand new drain/plumbing assemblies.
🏗️ True Daily Accountability: Frank On-Site Every Morning
Large-scale whole-home gut transformations fail when hands-off corporate sales reps pass your project down to revolving sub-contractors. At Procon General Contractors, we focus on exactly one project at a time.
Our owner, Frank, is physically on your job site every single day with tools in hand. He personally supervises every structural framing connection, monitors every electrical rough-in, and enforces elite standards of craftsmanship from initial demolition to your final city occupancy sign-off. Your timeline is protected, your budget is completely fixed, and your property gets our undivided concentration.
Fixed-Price Investments for Major Structural Transformations
We do not use vague, open-ended estimates that expand mid-construction. We deliver detailed, itemized, fixed-price contracts so you can accurately protect your equity investment.
Project Type Target Investment Range Typical Structural Scope Included
Full Interior Gut-Out & Rebuild $150,000 – $350,000+ Total interior gut to framing, architectural footprint optimization, all-new mechanicals/utilities, luxury kitchen, premium bathrooms, and high-end modern finishes.
Whole-Home Overhaul + Additions $250,000 – $500,000+ Full interior strip-out integrated seamlessly with a custom multi-story structural extension, foundation pouring, roof tie-ins, and complete exterior/interior modernization. "basement underpinning and structural foundation lowering"
Project Type
Target Investment Range
Typical Structural Scope Included
Full Interior Gut-Out & Rebuild
$150,000 – $350,000+
Total interior gut to framing, architectural footprint optimization, all-new mechanicals/utilities, luxury kitchen, premium bathrooms, and high-end modern finishes.
Whole-Home Overhaul + Additions
$250,000 – $500,000+
Full interior strip-out integrated seamlessly with a custom multi-story structural extension, foundation pouring, roof tie-ins, and complete exterior/interior modernization. "basement underpinning and structural foundation lowering"
The Demolition-to-Handover Timeline
A complete structural gut-out and rebuild typically takes 5 to 7 months from initial layout drawings to final city hand-over. Because Procon strictly enforces a one-project-at-a-time commitment, we eliminate the massive scheduling gaps that drag other contractors out for years.
Phase 1: Discovery, Architecture & Engineering
Timeline: 4 to 6 weeks
What happens: We execute complete structural property mapping, coordinate with local Toronto architects, finalize beam load calculations, and submit all comprehensive building permit applications to the city.
Phase 2: Surgical Disassembly & Teardown
Timeline: 10 to 14 days
What happens: We safely strip your property entirely down to its original wood framing or exterior brick shell. All old lath-and-plaster, hazardous knob-and-tube elements, and debris are systematically sorted and removed via site bins.
Phase 3: Structural Reinforcement & Subfloor Leveling
Timeline: 2 to 3 weeks
What happens: We shore up structural levels, install custom-engineered steel I-beams to eliminate restrictive interior walls for open-concept layouts, and level out historical floor joists that have settled over the decades.
Phase 4: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing & Insulation Rough-Ins
Timeline: 3 to 4 weeks
What happens: Our licensed trades drop in all-new plumbing stacks, re-route central HVAC duct networks, install a modern 200-amp electrical panel, and seal the perimeter airtight with code-compliant, premium spray-foam insulation.
Phase 5: Architectural Boarding, Luxury Finishes & Handover
Timeline: 6 to 8 weeks
What happens: We install drywall with precision taping, level all subfloors for flawless hardwood transitions, mount your custom kitchen cabinetry, complete luxury bathroom tiling, and secure your final City of Toronto municipal occupancy sign-off.
The Whole-Home Rebuild Roadmap: What to Expect
📋 Integrated Architectural Trades: Re-Engineering Your Property
A comprehensive, full-scale whole-home gut transformation is a massive undertaking that requires synchronizing multiple complex structural and engineering phases. Because we operate on a strict, single-project basis, we focus our entire multi-disciplinary trade network on managing your property's entire mechanical and structural envelope:
⚡ Open-Concept Flow Management: We seamlessly bridge your structural gut-out with an advanced Kitchen Remodeling & Renovation Plan, removing load-bearing walls and dropping in engineered headers to maximize natural light.
🏗️ Footprint Extensions & Top-Ups: If your residential transformation requires expanding outward or upward, our team manages the structural carpentry, foundation framing, and municipal zoning for Home Additions & Multi-Story Extensions.
🛠️ Subterranean Spatial Rebuilds: We maximize your home's total square footage from the foundation up, converting old lower levels into high-performance living areas through our specialized Old Basement Gut Outs & Luxury Modern Rebuilds protocol.
🧼 High-End Ensuite Conversions: We complete our comprehensive interior overhauls with precision plumbing relocations and natural stone tiling, engineering custom master getaways via our dedicated Luxury Bathroom Renovations matrix.
People Also Ask
Q: Do I need to move out during a whole-home gut renovation?
A: Yes. Because we strip the building down to its structural skeleton and completely replace the electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems, the home will not have active utilities or walls. We coordinate timelines tightly so you can plan your temporary housing accurately.
Q: How long does a full structural rebuild typically take in Toronto?
A: A standard residential gut-out and rebuild takes between 4 to 8 months, depending on the size of the home and whether we are adding structural additions or underpinning the basement. Because Frank is on your job site every single day, we eliminate the scheduling gaps that cause other contractors to drag projects out for years.
Q: How do you handle hidden surprises behind old walls, like knob-and-tube wiring or mold?
A: With over 30 years of local GTA building experience, we expect the unexpected in older homes. We perform a non-invasive preliminary assessment, and if hidden defects are found during demolition, we present a transparent, fixed-price change order before any corrective work begins.
Serving Toronto's Historic & Premium Neighborhoods
Older housing stock requires an experienced builder who respects local building history. From managing strict structural setbacks in The Kingsway and High Park, to modifying narrow semi-detached frameworks in The Annex, to executing expansive layout modernizations across Etobicoke, we bring 30+ years of precise GTA building experience right to your doorstep.
Planning a Full Gut-Out in the Greater Toronto Area?
Don't navigate complex city permits and structural engineering alone. Work with a licensed builder who stays on your job site daily until your project is perfect.
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Location: 39 Hawkedon Crescent, Etobicoke, ON M9W 3L6
"Procon General Contractors is an owner-operated renovation company operating out of Etobicoke, ON. Proudly serving Toronto, The Kingsway, High Park, The Annex, North York and the surrounding GTA since 1990."