Question 1

Can I build a custom home in Scarborough?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In Toronto a custom home is most often a knock-down/rebuild on an existing residential lot, where you remove the original house and build new within the zoning that applies to that parcel. Scarborough is well suited to it because the postwar bungalows and two-storeys here sit on big, wide lots, giving you generous frontage and depth to design a new plan around. A free assessment confirms what your specific lot allows before any design work begins.

Question 2

How much does a custom home cost in Scarborough?

Accepted Answer

There's no single number, because cost is driven by the home's size, the level of finishes and materials you choose, and your site conditions, such as removing the existing house, grading, and servicing on a Scarborough rebuild lot. Scope matters too, since a straightforward two-storey on a wide lot prices differently than a larger or more detailed plan. Metrohomes works as one design-build team from architecture through construction, and we provide a fixed-price contract after a free assessment, so you see a firm number before you commit rather than a moving estimate.

Question 3

Why build a custom home in Scarborough?

Accepted Answer

Scarborough is Toronto's most family-oriented quadrant, with the largest households and a high ownership rate of around 65 percent, so a custom home fits the way people actually live here. The big, wide postwar lots give you the room to design the plan, materials, and finishes around your family rather than inheriting a dated layout. It's also one of the more attainable parts of the city, and the same generous lots that make Scarborough strong for garden suites, large additions, and multiplex conversions make it a sound place to build new from the ground up.

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