Major Renovations

We have a love of old houses and want to honour the craftsmanship of the original builders by taking them into the next century. This means considering both a layout that fits with today’s active lifestyles and a building envelope designed for our climate.

Kitchens

As everyone knows, the kitchen is the heart of the home. It is where some of life’s best everyday moments happen. Our relationships with each other and our food are brought to life in the kitchen and we think this space in your home should contribute to these relationships in an active way.

Additions

Sometimes people love their neighbourhood but have a house that no longer meets their needs. We like working with clients to find a solution that fits their lifestyle. Whether it’s adding an entirely new second floor or expanding the existing footprint, we’re here to help; from concept to completion.

Bathrooms

For some a bathroom needs to be a sanctuary. For others it is a completely utilitarian space that just needs to function well. Either way it’s a room that tends to present the most design challenges and demand the most technical expertise.

New Construction

There’s something nice about starting from scratch. It provides an unmatched opportunity to customize a living space to fit one’s lifestyle. The lessons we’ve learned from the creative constraints of renovations always inform our approach to the design of new spaces. Spaces need to be functional, active and life-affirming. The new spaces we build are also designed to be super energy efficient and last for centuries. We owe it to the next generation.

Basement Development

Basement renovations are a great opportunity to significantly increase the energy efficiency of the home, create extra living space or even potential revenue from a rental suite. They are also one of the areas of the home most prone to moisture problems and mold when done incorrectly. Doing it properly is much more economical in the long run.

Beyond the individual kinds of services our clients need around their homes, Roost has completed numerous major renovations and complete builds.