Forest Hill's 1920s–1950s custom homes — spanning both North and South districts and Forest Hill Village — require a builder who understands the architecture, the neighbourhood, and what premium clients expect. Kopman Build has delivered second-storey additions, full gut renovations, and ground-up custom builds in this market since 1999.
Forest Hill is one of Toronto's most distinctive residential neighbourhoods — and one of the most demanding to build in. The housing stock spans interwar Tudor revivals and post-war custom homes, many with original plaster, clay tile, and millwork that requires a skilled hand, not a blunt instrument.
South Forest Hill's proximity to the St. Clair subway station has intensified demand for premium renovations and additions. Families are investing significantly to modernise the interiors of these homes while preserving the architectural character that makes the neighbourhood what it is. We understand that balance.
Kopman Build brings over 25 years of experience and 400+ completed projects to every Forest Hill engagement. Dustin Kopman is directly involved in each project — not as a figurehead, but as the person accountable for what gets built.
Feasibility assessment, lot evaluation, architect and consultant coordination before a single dollar is committed.
Itemised estimates with allowances and contingencies — cost certainty before breaking ground.
Full permit management with the City of Toronto, including Committee of Adjustment where setbacks or zoning variances apply.
Full-time site supervision, weekly reporting, and live cost-to-complete visibility throughout the build.
A trusted network of skilled tradespeople — the same crews, project after project.
Structured handover with all drawings, warranties, and manuals. 12-month attendance window post-completion.
We listen first. A site walk and discovery session to define the project in writing — goals, constraints, budget, and timeline.
Working with your architect or ours, we develop a scope of work, construction schedule, and complete permits strategy.
A line-by-line estimate with allowances, contingencies, and a clear path to a fixed-price contract.
Full-time supervision, weekly client updates, and open-book cost tracking throughout the build.
Structured handover and a 12-month attendance window. The relationship doesn't end at move-in.
Custom home construction in Forest Hill typically ranges from $500 to $900+ per square foot, reflecting the premium nature of the neighbourhood and the calibre of finishes expected. A full gut renovation or second-storey addition on a 1920s–1950s Forest Hill home often falls in the $800K–$2M range depending on scope. We provide detailed pre-construction budgets before any commitment is made.
Yes. Second-storey additions are one of the most common scopes we deliver in Forest Hill, where lot sizes and zoning often make expanding up more practical than out. We manage the full process — structural assessment, architect coordination, permit applications with the City of Toronto, and construction — so you have a single point of accountability throughout.
Most significant work in Forest Hill — including second-storey additions, structural changes, and full gut renovations — requires a City of Toronto building permit. Depending on proximity to heritage designations or lot-line setbacks, a Committee of Adjustment application may also be needed. We handle all permit coordination as part of our scope.
Forest Hill North and South contain many homes built between the 1920s and 1950s with distinctive architectural character. We work closely with architects experienced in period-appropriate detailing to ensure additions and renovations are sympathetic to the original structure — whether that means matching original millwork profiles, sourcing compatible brick, or preserving original facades while fully modernising the interior.
Tell us about your project. Initial consultations are confidential and no-obligation. We serve Forest Hill and all of Toronto.
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