Custom Home Builder

Our custom homes are designed with your style, needs, and sustainability in mind. Combined with our experience, your custom home will withstand the test of time.

Toronto’s Leading Custom Home Builder

We specialize in building custom homes in Toronto and handle the entire process from start to finish. That includes design, permits, zoning, and construction. Our team understands the city’s building rules, lot limitations, and approval timelines, helping avoid delays and making your experience smoother from day one.

If you are planning to build a new home, we will guide you through every decision and make sure the result fits your lifestyle, your property, and your budget. Whether it is a full custom build, a second-floor addition, or a laneway suite, we focus on getting it done right, with clear communication and full transparency at every step.

Expert Custom Home Builders in Toronto

Attention to the unique needs of each individual project is paramount in ensuring its success. From the initial planning stages to the final walk-through, our team will be there every step of the way. With constant on-site supervision, you can rest assured that your project is in good hands. We utilize modern technology and communication to stay organized and efficient, and our in-house team has the skills and experience to handle even the most complex projects. Our clients get regular updates through our proprietary system allowing them real-time monitoring of their progress from start to endpoint. By taking this comprehensive approach, we are able to deliver amazing results that exceed our client’s expectations.

Clear Financial and Time Management
Attention to Detail and Finishes
On-Going Site Supervision
Sustainability Meets Luxury
Innovative Homebuilding Technology
Post-Construction Support

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Custom Homes

Lumara Homes is a reputable custom home builder in Toronto, providing custom homes and design-build services. Bringing your dream home to reality is our true passion. Our in-house team of professionals works tirelessly to create a perfect custom home that meets and exceeds your expectations. Our goal is to take away the stress from your custom home building process, which is why we handle every step of the project from pulling permits to taking care of your project after the building is complete.

Lumara Homes is a custom home visionary who specializes in building modern custom homes with a focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability. We build smart houses that are equipped with advanced automation systems and security features for present-day families. With a commitment to innovation and transparent communication, Lumara Homes remains the top choice for custom home builders in Toronto.

Design Build

Our professional design-build services allow us to transform building a custom home into an exciting and rewarding journey. Lumara Homes’ design-build process consists of 8 critical phases – discovery session, architectural design development, municipal approval, floor plans, design alignment, construction, delivery, and post-construction care.

Lumara Homes takes care of every step of your project, combining design and construction stages into one contract and eliminating the need for multiple contractors. By partnering with Lumara Homes, you benefit from a stress-free construction process, on-time completion, and personalized customer service. With experienced Design-Build contractors and a commitment to exceptional quality, Lumara Homes ensures a smooth Design-Build experience for every client.

Home Additions

Lumara Homes specializes in home addition services, providing Toronto homeowners with various options like second-story additions, room additions, garage additions, ADUs, and more. Whether you want to build an addition to expand the size of your bathroom or create a space for renting, a home addition is a profitable investment for your home.

Lumara Home will help you determine the right home addition type based on your needs, preferences, and budget. We will take care of the entire process from start to finish, from planning and designing to obtaining permits and completion. Our experienced team will guide you through the entire process, ensuring projects stay on budget and schedule. Book a discovery call with us to learn more about our home addition services.

Second Floor Addition

Lumara Homes specializes in second-floor additions, offering an opportunity for homeowners to expand their current living space and increase the value of their home. We are dedicated to creating a perfect personalized space for you to cater to your lifestyle. Lumara Homes is proficient in building many different types of additions, including dormer additions, partial or full second-story additions, and adding a second floor to bungalows.

Second-floor additions come with many benefits: improved views, natural light, more privacy, and a higher market value for a home. Adding a second floor to your home often requires some renovations and remodeling done for the main floor, and we’ve got you covered. Our experienced team will guide you through the available options and come up with the best solutions to transform your home into one perfectly planned and organized space.

Garden Suite

Garden suites are much more than just an expansion of the home; in many cases, they become a source of additional income. A garden suite is a self-contained secondary home on the same property as the primary residence, offering extra space for family, an opportunity to support older relatives, or generating rental income, which increases the primary home’s value. Though garden suites are modest in their size, with Lumara Homes’ creative approach and a focus on functionality, we make sure that every garden suite is fully equipped with a kitchen, bedroom, living space, and bathroom.

Lumara Homes has been building garden suites since their legalization in 2022. Our team of engineers, designers, architects, builders, and project managers is well aware of each city’s requirements, legislation, and permits needed to build a perfectly tailored garden suite for you. When you work with Lumara Homes, you can expect flawless project management, well-planned and perfectly executed construction, as well as post-construction care.

Home Renovations

Lumara Homes offers fast, reliable, and quality home renovation services in Toronto and the GTA. Whether you are looking for a main floor renovation, full house renovation, or just some upgrades throughout the house, we do it all. Every renovation is supervised by a dedicated construction project manager who oversees every aspect of the project. Besides perfectly organized scheduling and thorough quality control, we keep open and up-to-date communication with the clients so that you will be well informed of your project status.

Lumara Homes is ready to transform any home into a modern and luxurious space. We have a team of truly professional designers who will guide and navigate you through the various design options that we offer. With us, you never have to settle for less, as we always find a way to incorporate custom features and intricate designs within your budget. For end-to-end home renovations, innovative design, and transparent construction management, call us!

Sustainable & Modern Custom Homes

Sustainability plays a crucial role in building a modern custom home. Open concept layout, sleek and minimalist design integrated with natural light and high-end eco-friendly materials. With a focus on functionality and smart technology, Lumara Homes builds houses that reflect your lifestyle and values.

Elevated Aesthetics
Eco-Friendly Materials
Large Windows
Ergonomic Design
Practical Space Usage
Natural Light

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Your Trusted Home Builder

At Lumara Homes, we take pride in being a trusted and reliable builder. We believe that the first thing we construct is not just houses; it’s long-lasting relationships with our valued clients. With a proven track record of excellence, we are committed to delivering your dream home and building lasting trust.

Service: Home renovations, Project management, Interior finishing
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Thank you Lumara Homes for your beautiful work, the transformation of my kitchen and bathroom has been amazing! The quality and level of professionalism exceeded all expectations. I highly recommend Lumara to anyone considering a renovation.
Janey Obad
Service: Bathroom remodeling
Positive: Professionalism, Quality, Value
Strongly recommend Lumara Homes for any renovation job you are considering. We renovated 2 full bathrooms and the results were above expectation. Projects were completed on time and within budget. The mess typically encountered with such renovations was kept to a minimum and the construction team was always communicating/updating us every step of the way. Very satisfied.
Les Rosolowski
Service: Home renovations, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodeling, Remodeling
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness
The Lumara team did extensive, and sometimes complex, home renovations for us. They worked with us to understand our needs, offered suggestions, were responsive to our questions, and completed the work with professionalism and quality. Excellent communication throughout the process and there were no surprises. We would highly recommend Lumara Homes Inc.
Swapna Shrivastava
Service: General construction, Home renovations
Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We hired Lumara Homes for a home renovation including an addition. They are outstanding contractors who went above and beyond to make sure we were always happy. As a result of their hard work and efficiency, the project was completed in a timely manner and we couldn’t be happier with the quality of the work.
The team is dedicated, skilled, reliable, budget conscious, trustworthy and detail oriented. Everything you would want in a contractor.
We highly recommend Lumara Homes for any project!
Salim Bel Mamoun

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Modern Custom Homes & High-End Renovations

Lumara Homes will help you to build a custom home or improve upon an existing one. We are a well-established home builder and full home renovation specialist in Toronto with a great portfolio of completed projects. Take a closer look at our recent renovations and newly built homes.

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Project Information
- Year – 2024
- Location – Oakville, Ontario
- Category – Custom Built Cabana + 3 Season Room / Full Main Floor Renovation
- Building Size – 2000 – 3000 square feet
- Construction Management – Lumara Homes Inc.
- Interior Design – McNicol Interior Designs
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Civic Square
Project Information
- Year – 2021
- Location – Aurora, Ontario
- Category – Full Penthouse Renovation
- Building Size – 1100 square feet
- Construction Management – Lumara Homes Inc.
- Interior Design – Lumara Homes Inc.
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Millcroft
Project Information
- Year – 2023
- Location – Burlington, Ontario
- Category – Main Floor Renovation
- Building Size – 1500 square feet
- Construction Management – Lumara Homes Inc.
- Interior Design – McNicol Interior Designs
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Daugaard
Project Information:
- Year – 2022
- Location – Paris, Ontario
- Category – Custom Home
- Building Size – 6,450 square feet
- Construction Management – Lumara Homes Inc.
- Interior Design – Lumara Homes Inc.
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Berryman
Project Information:
- Year – 2021
- Location – Yorkville, Ontario
- Category – Full House Renovation
- Building Size – 5,500 square feet
- Construction Management – Lumara Homes Inc.
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Jarvis
Project Information:
- Year – 2021
- Location – Toronto, Ontario
- Category – Full Penthouse Renovation
- Building Size – 1300 square feet
- Construction Management – Lumara Homes Inc.
- Interior Design – Lumara Homes Inc.
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Top-Grade Materials for Every Project

Less is more, is the key to building a modern custom home. At Lumara Homes, we embrace this philosophy by focusing on quality rather than quantity. Our custom homes are a pinnacle of simplicity, functionality, elegance, and durability.

Customly Chosen Materials
Flawless Installations
Premium Hardwood Flooring
State-of-the-art Fixtures
Eco-Friendly Supplies
High-End Finishes

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Frequently Asked Questions

A custom home is the ultimate building experience for someone who has unique preferences for their residence. Building a custom home with a professional home builder allows you to decide every aspect of construction from design, to layout, finishes and materials. Meanwhile, a regular home comes with a standard design and doesn’t come with as many options for materials customization.

Hiring a custom home builder takes the stress out of a major home renovation. Your project manager is your main point of contact. They will handle the construction timeline, tradespeople scheduling, and handling feedback from you during the renovation process. Custom home builders are experienced, creative and unafraid to tackle your most complex desires. They also handle all of your permits and zoning queries from the local authorities.

You should interview at least three custom home builders before you make your choice. Have a list of questions prepared and ensure that you feel good chemistry between you and the contractor because you’ll be working together for an extended time. Always ask for references and make sure that your desired company is fully licensed and insured. Talk about your budget with the contractor and ask how they handle unexpected costs and overages. When you’re ready to start building your custom home, contact Lumara Homes. We’ll be happy to help answer all your questions and start the planning process with you.

Yes. Building a home in Ontario is a choice many homeowners make. Doing so allows you to design your home exactly how you want it.

Lumara Homes are exceptional builders in Toronto. We provide superior quality and customer care that cannot be found elsewhere.

While we do not offer direct interior design services, we are more than happy to collaborate with the interior designer of your choice or you may work with one of our preferred designers.

The timeline for building custom homes in Toronto depends on factors like size, complexity, weather, labour availability, and construction efficiency. Typically, obtaining permits and completing the home takes 6-8 months. However, construction of a single-family home in Toronto averages 8-12 months. The initial stages include permits, design, and site preparation. Then, the foundation, framing, roofing, plumbing, electrical work, and insulation are completed. Later stages involve interior finishing like painting, flooring, cabinetry, and fixtures. Inspections and adjustments precede project completion. Unforeseen delays due to weather, labour/material shortages, or design changes can prolong the timeline. Winter/fall builds may experience delays due to ice/snow.

Clients have the flexibility to request design changes during the construction process, but it’s important to consider the implications for the project timeline and cost. These changes, known as change orders, require careful consideration:

Feasibility: Feasibility depends on the construction stage and the extent of the proposed changes. Some modifications are easier to accommodate, while others may require significant adjustments or restarting certain phases.

Communication: Timely communication of desired changes to the builder or contractor is crucial for effective planning and minimizing disruptions.

Timeline Impact: Design changes can affect the construction timeline, requiring additional time for planning, rework, or material procurement. Builders assess the impact and provide an updated timeline.

Cost Implications: Changes may impact project costs, including materials, labour, design fees, or even demolition and reconstruction expenses. Discussing cost implications with the builder helps understand the financial impact.

Documentation: Documenting changes through written change orders ensures clarity on modifications, costs, and timeline adjustments, and potentially minimizes any future disputes.

In Toronto, the Tarion Warranty Corporation, authorized by the Ontario government, governs the standard builder’s warranty under the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act. This warranty applies to new homes in Toronto and consists of the following components:

One-Year Warranty: Covers workmanship and material defects for the first year after home completion. Includes electrical, plumbing, heating systems, doors, windows, and caulking.
Two-Year Warranty: Covers major systems like plumbing, electrical, and heating, and provides building envelope protection against water penetration.
Seven-Year Warranty: Covers major structural defects, including load-bearing components, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Building Code requirements.

It’s crucial to note that the builder is responsible for addressing warranted issues during the specified warranty periods. Homeowners should directly contact the builder to report concerns or defects covered by the Tarion warranty. Familiarizing oneself with the specific details and limitations of the Tarion warranty is recommended, as they may vary based on circumstances and home type.

We also provide Lumara Home Care, which is a customized service for maintenance, repairs, and add-ons during the construction process. It includes regular inspections, maintenance of various systems like HVAC, plumbing, and electrical, exterior care, and ensuring home security and safety. Learn more about Lumara Home Care here.

Spring is the most ideal time to build your home, allowing you to make good progress while good weather persists.

All new builds and some renovations require permits. Our team will provide guidance and handle the permit application process for you. To learn more about the documents required for custom-built homes, click here.

We are a full-service home building and renovation company that specializes in home renovations, custom homes, and home additions.

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