Engineering-led design, exacting craftsmanship, and one dedicated team — from the first sketch to the day you turn the key.
Toronto is a city of distinct neighbourhoods — from deep ravine lots in the north to tight downtown frontages — each with its own character, lot pattern, and planning context under the city's Zoning By-law 569-2013. Building a custom home here takes more than a contractor. It takes a team that understands the city's architecture, navigates its approvals process, and delivers a home that belongs on its street. That's the work we do at Hoss Development.
New custom homes on Toronto's infill and ravine lots, designed around how you live — engineered to last and finished beautifully.
Replacing a tired Toronto home with the one your lot deserves — teardown to turnkey, fully managed.
Adding space and storeys that feel original to the house — structurally sound, seamlessly integrated.
Design and construction under one team, so intent never gets lost between architect and builder.
Purpose-built clinics and medical offices in Toronto, built to the specialized requirements these spaces demand.
Whole-home renovations that rework how a Toronto home performs and feels, with engineering behind every change.
We build across Toronto — from Lawrence Park, Forest Hill, and Rosedale to Leaside, the Kingsway, Lytton Park, and the city's east-end pockets. Wherever your lot is, we know the context around it.
Most custom homes in Toronto need some relief from the city's Zoning By-law 569-2013 — a minor variance for height, floor space index, or setbacks. We assess that on day one, so there are no surprises later.
Who decides. Minor variances are heard by the Committee of Adjustment under Section 45 of the Planning Act. Toronto runs four panels, one for each community council district, each made up of citizen members.
How long it takes. From a complete application, a hearing is typically about three to four months out. Neighbours within the notice radius are mailed roughly two weeks before the date, and the panel votes at the hearing itself.
After approval. There's a 20-day appeal period — appeals go to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (TLAB). Once the decision is final and binding, we prepare the construction drawings and submit to Toronto Building for the building permit.
We manage this entire process in-house — the assessment, the drawings and reports, the submissions, and the back-and-forth — so you're never navigating City Hall on your own. Timelines vary by application and panel; we give you a realistic read on yours at the first meeting.
“Built right isn't only how it looks. It's how it's held together.”
The first step is a free, no-obligation consultation. We'll talk through your vision, walk your lot, and tell you honestly what's possible within your budget.
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