... included construction drawing as part of their service. It has gone through 3 revisions with the city of Brampton. The house currently has side entrance to to the basement but it did not pass as the entrance did not meet the 1.2 metre path of travel requirement The city recommended creating ...
Feb 16th, 2023 7:40 pm
Hello,I need to make a side separate entrance ( with no digging ) to my finished basement ( not a sec unit but for family use)What kind of permit do I need ?How can I know if my entrance considered as above grade entrance or below grade entrance ?Please help
Jan 5th, 2023 1:50 am
Hi, I have a side entrance for my basement which is currently a raised wooden platform of 3'X4' at a height of around 2.5' with 4 wooden stairs and railings for the stairs and the platform. The wood has rotted and this needs a complete ...
Oct 31st, 2022 10:41 am
Does anyone know if they are offering these passes this year? If so, please DM me your price for either, I’m looking to buy.Thanks!Mary
Aug 16th, 2022 8:14 am
Is it legal for your neighbor to make a below ground separate entrance? Also, is it legal for them to rent it out?If it's legal, then how many tenants are they allowed to have?
Jul 14th, 2022 10:24 pm
Was at my local Lowe's - Fanshawe Rd. London NW and saw this entrance and Combination/Deadbolt Lockset on sale.Original Price: $219Clearance Price: $30They have black and silver on sale.StockTrack link: https://stocktrack.ca/?s=lws&prod=5637233520
Apr 13th, 2022 2:21 pm
Hi All, I'm renovating my basement and front entrance area this summer, and looking for some advice. For reference, I live in a townhouse in the Scarborough / North York area. Both the basement and front entrance area are carpeted right now, but ...
Apr 11th, 2022 10:25 pm
Does anyone have any experience adding a seperate backyard entrance to the basement of an existing home? My research indicates that underpinning the basement is the best way to do this, however a few contractors have advised that it’s overkill expensive and adding styrofoam is sufficient.Thoughts?
Mar 27th, 2022 12:27 pm
... have a side door, but it is less than 3 feet from the property line. We were advised by two architects that we needed to create a below grade side entrance to the back of the house. I am concerned about breaking into the foundation of our home and causing any leaks. Furthermore, our AC unit is ...
Feb 7th, 2022 12:31 pm
Hi, I've unaligned pillar next to my front door entrance. Vertically it's ok, you can't see the issue from front. but when you come closer you can see it has a significant turn (see in the attached file). Now, the builder offered me repair or payout ...
Jan 11th, 2022 10:36 am
Need some advice here.. I recently purchased a property in Mississauga that has a basement unit with a separate kitchen but no separate entrance. The basement is not legally registered. I like to build a side entrance to the basement, so the tenets don't have to use the main entrance when ...
Dec 13th, 2021 12:24 pm
There are older threads on this and nothing recent. Have a house in Toronto (Scarborough) that I'm inquiring on cutting out wall to install a door that goes from the garage right into the house. It would be the same level (as in no stairs required). The challenge I see is that it's not standard dry ...
Oct 11th, 2021 11:49 am
I think that side entrance creates another entry point for break in. If you buy a house that comes with it, would it find a way to block it ? 😅
Sep 27th, 2021 11:22 am
Our house's front entrance currently has no covering/awning at all and whenever rains/snows the door would be all wet. Don't like making an front enclosure either. So an awning will be best, plus we also want it to be (mostly) transparent ...
Sep 16th, 2021 11:37 am
Hello Guys, just wondering, is it mandatory to have a floor register at the house entrance door for the heating and cooling? Even I have one now, i always keep it closed due to a lot of dust going inside when entering and leaving the house, sometime you step on it ...
Sep 9th, 2021 5:10 pm
... corner lot detached home in waterdown, Hamilton from Greenpark which will be completed in 2 years. I have chosen an option for walk up basement entrance as there is no side door entrance to the basement. I am planning to give the basement for rent. I have also paid for enlarged windows in the ...
Aug 7th, 2021 11:38 am
How much does it usually cost to have a separate entrance and kitchen in the basement?Plumbing is already taken care off. Do you guys know how long it usually takes to get one done?
Jul 16th, 2021 11:59 pm
Which is better either the Side entrance or the entrance from backyard to access the basement? This is the first time ,we are building a basement.We are not sure of the pros and cons with the entrance from backyard.Will it hurt the resale value in future based on the access ?
May 27th, 2021 7:19 pm
Has anyone ever used carpet tiles for a front entrance to make a rug for irregular shaped entrances. I have a front entrance that has a angled door from the garage and a big closet, the front door and a set of stairs going up. I have tried an octagon ...
May 2nd, 2021 11:21 am
SCHLAGE LOCK Satin Chrome Orbit Entrance and Deadbolt Knobset (Model #: 78656) Home Depot PM with Home Hardware $67.43 ($74.99 + 10% PM) Good Price for simple lock set (lower than we buy wholesale). Home Depot $109.99 Home Hardware $74.99 ...
Apr 3rd, 2021 4:00 am