Frequently Asked Questions

Quartz is the most popular choice for condo kitchens — durable, heat-resistant, and low-maintenance. We also offer granite for natural stone appeal, marble for luxury aesthetics, quartzite for high durability with natural veining, and laminate for budget-conscious upgrades. Our designers help you select the right option based on your space, cooking habits, and lifestyle.

Yes. Maserat Developments is WSIB Certified and carries comprehensive general liability insurance ($2M+). For condo projects, we carry all additional coverage required by Toronto condo corporations and provide certificates directly to building management. We have completed 50+ projects across Toronto.

Yes — adding a bathroom or kitchenette is one of our most common basement requests. We handle all plumbing rough-in, drainage connections, fixtures, and finishes. For legal secondary suites, we ensure the kitchenette meets all City of Toronto code requirements for self-contained dwelling units, including fire separation and proper egress.

Yes. Many condo kitchen renovations can be completed without relocating plumbing, which reduces cost and timeline. When plumbing changes are needed, we handle all coordination with your building's management and plumbing stack requirements.

Yes. We carry full WSIB certification, comprehensive general liability insurance ($2M+), and all additional coverage typically required by Toronto condo corporations. We provide certificates of insurance directly to your building management as part of our standard process.

Yes. We prepare and submit all required documentation — insurance certificates, contractor credentials, detailed work plans, and construction schedules. Our team is familiar with the requirements of most Toronto condo buildings, streamlining this often complex process so you do not have to manage it yourself. The board approval process typically takes 4–10 weeks, which we build into our project timeline from the start.

While we specialize in second-floor additions, we also design and build ground-level rear additions, side additions, and laneway or garden suites. Whether you need to expand your main floor living space, add a family room, or build an income-generating secondary suite, we handle design, permits, and construction as a single integrated team.

Yes — we have completed projects throughout Toronto's established neighbourhoods including Forest Hill, Rosedale, Lawrence Park, Leaside, The Annex, Yorkville, Casa Loma, Summerhill, Davisville Village, Moore Park, and surrounding areas. We are familiar with the housing stock, local permit requirements, and the expectations of homeowners in each area.

These additions typically provide strong returns: an immediate property value increase of roughly 80–90% of construction cost, rental income potential of $2,500–$3,500 per month for premium units, and increased buyer appeal — properties with suites often sell 20–25% faster. In neighbourhoods like Forest Hill and Rosedale, high-quality suites that match the main residence deliver the highest returns.

We coordinate elevator bookings for material delivery, comply with your building's noise restrictions and working hours, keep hallways and common areas clean and protected, arrange private off-site disposal for all construction waste, and communicate with building management throughout the project. These logistics are included in our service at no additional cost.

Every project follows four stages: a free consultation where we assess your space and discuss your vision, a design and planning phase where you receive 3D renderings and a fixed-price quote, a construction phase managed by your dedicated project manager, and a final walkthrough where we review every detail together. From first call to completion, you deal with one team under one roof.

For homeowners in Toronto's established neighbourhoods, adding on is often the more strategic choice. You avoid land transfer taxes and real estate commissions while building equity in a location you already love. An addition lets you create a space tailored exactly to your family's needs without the stress of a move. On average, you can expect an immediate return of 70–85% of your investment in increased property value.