As housing needs continue to evolve, the concept of second suites has emerged as a versatile and practical solution. Navigating through this page, you’ll discover a wealth of information on how second suites can transform your living space. Paul’s Contracting specializes in providing expert guidance and construction services to seamlessly integrate secondary units into your home, whether it’s for accommodating family members, creating rental income, or simply maximizing your property’s potential. Explore the comprehensive resources available on the page to gain insights into the benefits, design considerations, and legal aspects of second suites. From inspiring design ideas to practical tips, Paul’s Contracting is your go-to source for unlocking the full potential of your living space through the innovative concept of second suites.
Links to Grants for Legal Second Suites

Affordable Homeownership Program
https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/sh/apply-for-the-homeownership-program
Urgent Repairs and Accessibility
Ontario Renovates – Funding Up To $15,000 Available
https://www.simcoe.ca/ontariorenovates
County of Simcoe – Secondary Suites Program
https://simcoe.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Fact-Sheet-Secondary-Suites-2023-2024.pdf
Links to Local Building Permits and the Building Code

Barrie Second Suite Registration
https://www.barrie.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-applications/second-suite-registration
Barrier Permits, Licences and Applications (Grants)
https://www.barrie.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-applications
Barrie Building Permits
https://www.barrie.ca/services-payments/permits-licences-applications/building-permit-applications

Electrical Safety Authority

Ontario Building Code

Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority

CMHC Rental Market Report
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/en/blog/2023/rental-supply-increases-but-demand-surges

Government of Canada – Housing
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/finance/manage/housing/owning.html
Canada Greener Homes Loan
Links to Product and Methods Information
Want to find out more about the essential products we use for your project? Check out these web sites:

Perfect Level Master T-Lock System
We use this system to ensure perfect tile position in all your applications.
www.perfectlevelmaster.com

Schluter Watertight Shower Assemblies
The Schluter®-Shower System is an integrated family of products that together form a fully bonded, watertight assembly for tiled showers. The Schluter®-Shower System eliminates the risk of failures due to water and vapor penetration and dramatically reduces total installation time.
www.schluter.ca

Kiesel Royal High Performance Grout
Kiesel royal high-performance grout is smooth and easy to use. It is mould/mildew and stain resistant as well as water repellent.
www.en.kiesel.com

Nuheat Heating Mats
Nuheat mats are an efficient heating solution that install quickly and easily under tile, stone, laminate and engineered wood floors. Producing 12 watts per square foot (41 BTU’s), Nuheat mats are available in over 60 standard sizes (square & rectangle) or as a custom manufactured mats for rooms with curves and angles.
www.nuheat.com

Dricore Floor Insulation
It can prevent squeaks, absorb sound but most importantly, a good subfloor allows your concrete to breathe, helping reduce the potential for mold and mildew. DRICORE® R+ is a specially made to insulate basement floors, with an R-value of 3.0, it helps makes floors feel warmer. Choose materials designed for basements.
dricore.com

MAAX Bathroom Products
MAAX is a leading North American manufacturer of bathroom products: Bathtubs, Shower, Shower Doors, Shower Bases, and more – build your dream bathroom with Maax.
www.maax.ca
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Committed to Customer Satisfaction
For over 14 years we have worked closely with hundreds of clients to deliver complete satisfaction. Paul’s Contracting has earned the Trusted Pros award for Best Bathroom Renovator in Barrie every year for the last nine years and we enjoy a customer satisfaction rating of 4.7/5 from over 145 customer reviews.
Pre-planning each project is crucial for success. We prepare a detailed work scope, show the tasks to be accomplished, detailed costs and payment schedules, and the expected time to complete the project.
Licensed and insured, we are a BCIN designer registered with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. We utilize premium materials and adhere to all recommended installation practices and Ontario Building Codes. Our renovations are designed to endure, ensuring years of satisfaction and enjoyment.
We would be thrilled to work with you on your next bathroom or basement home renovation project.
