Kopman Build manages general contracting for Bloor West Village's family-oriented renovation market — second-storey additions, kitchen opens, and basement finishing on the neighbourhood's 1930s–1950s brick homes and bungalows. Owner-direct engagement, full permit management, and a trade network built over 25 years in Toronto.
Bloor West Village is one of Toronto's most sought-after west-end neighbourhoods — and its housing stock reflects that history. Most homes date from the 1930s through the 1950s: solid brick construction, mature streetscapes, and floor plans that were not designed for how families live today. The most common projects we manage here involve expanding upward with a second storey, opening up ground-floor kitchens and living areas, and converting under-used basements into finished livable space.
Working on pre-war and post-war Toronto homes requires more than a standard renovation playbook. Kopman Build has been managing projects on this housing stock since 1999, and we know how to assess what exists before committing to what gets built. That pre-construction rigour is what keeps Bloor West Village projects on budget and on schedule.
Dustin Kopman founded the company after growing up in construction through his family's firm, G&G Enterprise. Every project in Bloor West Village is managed by someone who understands the craft — not just the contract.
Full permit management and construction of second-storey additions on Bloor West Village bungalows — structural assessment, drawings, and build.
Removing walls, relocating kitchens, and opening up ground-floor layouts in 1930s–1950s homes without compromising structural integrity.
Converting raw or under-finished basements into legal bedrooms, family rooms, or income suites — permit-compliant and properly waterproofed.
Phased or whole-home renovations coordinated as a single managed scope — one GC, one point of contact, consistent accountability throughout.
A vetted network of mechanical, electrical, framing, finish, and masonry trades with deep experience on Toronto's older residential housing stock.
We prepare and submit all City of Toronto permit applications, coordinate engineering consultants, and manage every required inspection to close.
We visit your property, listen to your goals, and document the project in writing — scope, budget, and timeline.
A detailed line-item estimate with allowances and contingencies, so you know the number before committing.
We manage all permit applications, engineering consultants, and approvals — nothing falls through the cracks.
Full-time site supervision, weekly updates, and open-book cost tracking throughout the project.
Structured handover with all documentation, warranties, and a 12-month attendance window post-completion.
Kopman Build specializes in the renovations most in demand in Bloor West Village: second-storey additions on 1930s–1950s bungalows, open-concept kitchen reconfigurations, and basement finishing projects. We also manage full home renovations, additions, and structural alterations on the brick-and-frame housing stock that defines the neighbourhood.
Yes. A second-storey addition requires a building permit from the City of Toronto, along with architectural drawings and, in most cases, engineering sign-off on the existing structure. Kopman Build manages the full permit application process — we prepare the documentation, liaise with the city, and coordinate all required inspections so you don't have to.
Homes built in the 1930s through 1950s require careful assessment before any structural work begins. We evaluate the existing foundation, masonry, and framing conditions early in pre-construction so that surprises stay out of the build phase. Our experience with Toronto's older housing stock means we know what to look for — and how to preserve the character of the home while modernizing it.
Yes. Kopman Build holds all licensing and insurance required for construction in Ontario, including general liability, builders risk, and WSIB compliance. We have worked on residential projects throughout Toronto's west-end neighbourhoods since 1999. All documentation is available on request.
Kopman Build serves residential clients across Bloor West Village and Toronto's west end. Tell us about your project.
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