High Park homes are defined as much by the street as the houses themselves.
Century Edwardians, detached family homes near High Park Boulevard, and newer infill properties all contribute to a neighbourhood where architectural character matters deeply. Renovations here need to improve how the home functions without losing the scale and rhythm that make the area feel established and cohesive.
At Waterfront Home Improvements, our design-build process is built around that balance.
For over 15 years, Chris Bennett and Julie Crochetière have led High Park renovation projects through one integrated process under one roof, coordinating design, engineering, permits, and construction from beginning to end.
High Park Homes We Have Renovated
PORTFOLIO
Recent High Park renovation projects completed by Waterfront include:
- A kitchen renovation near High Park Boulevard featuring custom millwork, integrated appliances, and structural wall removal
- A rear addition on a detached century home expanding the kitchen and family room toward the backyard
- A full-home renovation near Bloor Street West integrating original detailing with modern interior planning
- An interior reconfiguration project opening the main floor into one connected living, dining, and kitchen space
- A custom exterior renovation on a larger family home respecting the original streetscape character while modernizing the interior layout
Each project moved through the same integrated design-build process under one roof.
SERVICES
Our Full-Service Approach
OUR CORE SERVICES IN HIGH PARK
- Kitchen Renovations
- Home Additions
- Architectural Design
- Legal Basement Apartments
Waterfront coordinates residential design, engineering, permits, and construction together from the beginning. Many High Park homes require careful structural coordination and thoughtful planning to modernize the interior while preserving the scale and architectural language of the neighbourhood.
That coordination is strongest when design and construction remain connected through one accountable team.
Permits in High Park
PERMITS
Many High Park renovation projects require City of Toronto permits and, depending on scope, additional planning review.
Projects may involve:
- Structural engineering
- Committee of Adjustment applications
- Heritage review
- Trade permits for plumbing, electrical, and HVAC work
Older homes often require additional structural coordination during design because of aging framing conditions and previous renovations completed over multiple decades.
Our team coordinates permit-ready drawings, engineering, and municipal approvals internally so projects move more efficiently into construction once permits are secured.
When Waterfront Is the Right High Park Team
WHEN IT FITS
We are best suited for homeowners planning:
- Full-home renovations
- Additions
- Structural interior reconfigurations
- Design-intensive kitchen projects
Homeowners who work best with Waterfront are typically looking for:
- One accountable design-build team
- A thoughtful and highly guided process
- Renovations that respect the character of the neighbourhood while improving how the home functions long term
We are not structured around cosmetic refreshes or smaller handyman-scale work.
Book a High Park Site Visit
Every project begins with understanding the house, the property, and how the family wants to live within it.
Our team will walk the site, review structural and zoning considerations, discuss budget expectations, and outline the renovation path that best fits the home.
Chris and Julie personally review every project and guide it through our integrated design-build process from first consultation through final walkthrough.