General contractor and renovations in Westdale, Hamilton
Planned and scheduled in writing, then built by one accountable team. We renovate Westdale's older homes, rental properties near McMaster, and storefronts in Westdale Village.
Get a free quote (437) 332-3023Westdale was laid out in the 1920s as a planned neighbourhood, with King Street West and Sterling Street as its spine, Cootes Paradise to the north and McMaster University at its western edge. A century later, that planning is why people want to stay and renovate here. It is also why the work is rarely simple: the houses are older, the lots are tight, and the neighbours are close.
Jopie Construction Group is a Hamilton general contractor that runs renovations like managed projects. Before work starts you get a written scope, price and schedule. Our own crew then does the drywall, painting, framing and tiling, and we coordinate the licensed trades for everything else, so one company answers for the whole job.
What older Westdale homes tend to need
Every house is different, and we confirm this at a walkthrough, not from the street. These are the things we check first:
- Plaster and lath walls. Opening a wall to move a doorway or run services means repairing and finishing plaster cleanly. Our drywall crew handles the patching and finishing so the room looks original, not repaired.
- Basements. Older foundations, lower ceilings and moisture are common. We deal with water first, with waterproofing where needed, and only then finish the space.
- Closed-in kitchens and bathrooms. Opening a layout often means structural framing and a permit. We plan that into the schedule from day one.
- Original wiring, plumbing and heating. Older systems may be worth updating while the walls are open. We coordinate licensed electricians, plumbers and HVAC trades under your one schedule.
- Trim, doors and hardwood floors worth keeping. We prep and paint trim properly, and sand and refinish original hardwood instead of replacing it.
Who we work for in Westdale
Homeowners
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-home renovations, planned so you know what happens each week and what it costs before it starts. See renovations.
Landlords and investors
Rental properties near McMaster turn over on a calendar. We work around tenancy dates and give you a written scope, price and schedule. We confirm City and code requirements for rental units before pricing.
Westdale Village businesses
Storefront and office fit-outs and upgrades, scheduled to limit downtime. See commercial construction.
The kind of work we do on older Hamilton homes
Real photos from our own job sites in Hamilton, not stock images. Ask us about work on homes similar to yours.
Whole-home renovation
A custom fluted island and quartz counters, part of a full-home job covering floors, kitchen and finishes.
Bathroom tile
Herringbone feature wall with a built-in niche, laid course by course over a waterproof membrane.
Foundation waterproofing
Exterior membrane, insulation and weeping tile drainage at the footing.
Westdale services
Kitchen renovation
Layout, cabinetry, counters and finishes as one managed project.
Bathroom renovation
Waterproofing and tile done properly, from demolition to walkthrough.
Basement finishing
Framing, drywall, flooring and paint, after moisture is dealt with.
Waterproofing
Membranes, drainage and sealing that stop water at the source.
Painting
Careful prep on older trim, plaster and siding before any paint goes on.
General contracting
One team to plan, schedule and build your whole project.
How a Westdale project runs
Walkthrough and written quote
We visit, measure, check what is behind the walls where we can, and flag permit needs. You get a clear written quote.
Scope, schedule and permits
We agree the scope and schedule in writing and prepare the City of Hamilton permit application if your project needs one.
Build and manage
We run the site day to day and keep you updated. We plan deliveries, parking and daily clean-up with your neighbours in mind.
Walkthrough and handover
A final walkthrough together, the punch list cleared, and a one-year workmanship warranty behind the finished work.
Permits and heritage in Hamilton
Structural changes, new openings, plumbing changes, basement finishing and secondary units commonly need a building permit from the City of Hamilton, and some properties may carry heritage considerations. The City publishes its requirements on its building permit page. We check what applies to your address during the walkthrough and build it into the schedule, so approvals do not surprise you halfway through.
Westdale renovation FAQ
Do you work in Westdale?
Yes. We are based on Macnab Street South in Hamilton, a short drive from Westdale, and we take on kitchens, bathrooms, basements, waterproofing, painting, tile, flooring and commercial work throughout the neighbourhood, including Westdale Village on King Street West.
Do you renovate older homes in Westdale?
Yes. Renovating Hamilton's older housing stock, including character homes in Westdale, Kirkendall, Durand and around Locke Street South, is a regular part of our work. We plan around original framing, plaster walls and older building envelopes, and we check what is behind the walls before we fix a price and a schedule.
Can you finish or waterproof a basement in Westdale?
Yes. We look at moisture first, because finishing a damp basement only hides the problem. Where needed we waterproof the foundation or the floor, then finish the basement with framing, drywall, flooring and paint under one schedule.
Do you do renovations for landlords and student rentals near McMaster?
Yes. We work around tenancy dates, give you a written scope and schedule, and keep the job tidy so a unit is ready when it needs to be. Rules for extra bedrooms, secondary units and rental licensing are set by the City of Hamilton and the Ontario Building and Fire Codes, so we confirm what applies to your address before we price the work. We are contractors, not lawyers, so check legal questions with a professional.
Do I need a building permit for a renovation in Westdale?
Often, yes. Structural changes, new openings, plumbing changes, basement finishing and secondary units commonly need a City of Hamilton building permit, while a repaint or new flooring usually does not. We tell you what your project needs at the walkthrough and handle the permit and inspections as part of the job.
How much does a Westdale renovation cost?
It depends on scope, size, finish level and what is behind the walls, so a firm number needs a site walkthrough. We give free written quotes, and you can read planning ranges for kitchens, bathrooms and basements in our Hamilton renovation cost guide.
Are you insured, and is the work warrantied?
Yes. Jopie Construction Group carries liability insurance with a $2 million limit plus WSIB coverage, and provides a one-year workmanship warranty. Certificates are available on request before any work begins: email info@jopieconstruction.ca or call (437) 332-3023.
Based in Hamilton, working across the city
Westdale is one of the Hamilton neighbourhoods we know well. We also work in the areas around it.
- Hamilton · home base
- Ainslie Wood
- Kirkendall
- Durand
- Locke Street South
- Ancaster
- Dundas
- Stoney Creek
- Burlington
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