-Built for Living. Designed for Life.
-Architectural Harmony, Inside and Out
Principal Designer Sadberk AGMA is revered across North America for her organic design process that prioritizes sun studies and hand-drawn sketching to craft timeless private residences. Her deeply intentional creative approach blends a multidisciplinary skillset—including custom home design, interior design, landscape planning, and furnishings—to create cohesive, site-responsive environments where every angle feels thoughtfully curated.
By seamlessly combining these design disciplines, Sadberk explores a diverse range of architectural styles far beyond the limits of conventional practice. More importantly, her comprehensive control over every element of a home’s composition—from overall structure to interior flow to outdoor living spaces—allows her to meticulously craft proportion, spatial continuity, and indoor-outdoor harmony in a way that defines not only the home, but the lifestyle it supports.
No matter the style she is working within—be it modern, transitional, or traditional—Sadberk brings her signature sensibility for refined, timeless spaces. Her process pays close attention to light, layout, and scale, ensuring that each room feels effortlessly connected and perfectly placed within its surroundings. This level of involvement across all categories of the design process gives her a unique ability to fully understand how the exterior architecture impacts the interior experience, and vice versa—resulting in unified designs that transcend individual rooms and spaces.
This holistic vision is what Toronto General Contractors defines as true master planning.
Each project Sadberk undertakes is driven by the belief that architecture should be both enduring and inspirational. She interrogates every detail, refines every form, and takes on challenges that others might overlook—transforming what is typically considered an overwhelming task into an artistic pursuit. Her goal is not merely to build homes, but to establish aesthetic legacies—landmarks of thoughtful design that characterize neighborhoods for generations to come.
Sadberk’s approach goes far beyond polished renderings or superficial styling. It is an ethos—rooted in stewardship, artistry, and accountability—that only a designer with complete creative control and a sense of responsibility for the built environment can uphold. Through this lens, Toronto General Contractors delivers homes that invite you to linger, to return, and to experience the space over and over again.
Because in Sadberk’s eyes, this enduring emotional connection is the purest expression of luxury home design.
Your Questions, Answered
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This helps you assess their experience, capabilities, and approach to ensure they’re the right fit for your project. Consider asking:
How many years have you been building custom homes?
Are you fully licensed and insured?
What is the estimated timeline for completing my home?
How will you determine the final price? What’s included — and not included — in the quote?
What unique advantages do you offer compared to other builders?
What type of warranty do you provide?
The goal is to gain a clear understanding of the builder’s expertise, processes, and values — and to determine whether their team aligns with your vision, expectations, and standards.
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📄 Documents Required to Build a Custom Home in Toronto
Building a custom home is an exciting journey, but it also comes with a comprehensive checklist of documents and permits that are essential to ensure a smooth and compliant process. At Toronto General Contractors, we handle every stage of the project—from planning and design to construction and occupancy—so you're always supported and informed.
Whether you're in the early planning phase or ready to break ground, these are some of the key documents you'll needwhen building a custom home in the Greater Toronto Area:
🧱 Essential Building Documents:
Site Plan
Lot Grading Plan
Floor Plans
Roof Plan
Elevations
Sections
Construction Details
🛠️ Permit-Related Documents:
HVAC Design & Permit Application
Plumbing and Drain Permits
Building Permit Package (submitted to your local municipality)
🔎 Additional Considerations:
Soil reports (if required by the municipality)
Arborist reports (if trees are involved on the lot)
Heritage or zoning variance applications (if applicable)
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Yes — we handle the entire permits and approvals process for your custom home. Our team has extensive experience working with a wide range of municipalities and regulatory agencies, ensuring all applications are completed accurately and efficiently. We take care of the details so your project moves forward smoothly and in full compliance with local requirements.
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Yes — we’re happy to work with clients who already have architectural plans. Our team will carefully review your drawings, assess feasibility, and collaborate with you to ensure the design aligns with your needs, preferences, and project goals. We’ll also provide insights and recommendations to optimize your plans for construction efficiency, quality, and budget.
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There’s no one-size-fits-all answer when it comes to the timeline for building a custom home—because no two custom homes are ever exactly alike. At Toronto General Contractors, each project is uniquely tailored to your lifestyle, vision, and site conditions. A range of factors can influence how long the full process takes, including:
📍 Lot location and municipality
🔨 Whether the lot is vacant or requires demolition
📐 Size and complexity of the home
🧱 Availability of materials and custom selections
-General Timeline for a Custom Home Build
While every build is different, a typical custom home project in the Greater Toronto Area takes approximately 12 months from start to finish. Here’s a breakdown of what that usually looks like:
Phase Estimated Duration
🔍 Financing, Choosing & Purchasing Land
-Less than 1 month
✏️ Design & Architectural Planning
1–2 months
🏛️ Permits & Municipal Approvals
1–2 months
🚧 Construction Phase
4–8 months
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At Toronto General Contractors, we understand that a knockdown rebuild is a major investment—and having a clear sense of cost is essential from the very beginning. Currently, our active contracts for knockdown rebuilds range between $550,000 and $1,200,000, depending on project scope and complexity.
This estimate typically includes:
Site preparation
Demolition of the existing structure
Construction of the new home
However, several factors can influence the final cost, including:
The size and square footage of the home
The complexity of the architectural design
Your choice of finishes, fixtures, and upgrades
Additional costs such as municipal permits, heritage reviews, or zoning compliance
Site-specific considerations like soil conditions, drainage, and access
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Typical Payment Terms for a Custom Home Project
While every project is unique, most custom home builds follow a staged payment schedule tied to key milestones in the construction process. A common structure looks like this:
Initial Deposit (15–25%)
Paid at the time of signing the contract to secure your project in our schedule, begin design coordination, and initiate permit applications.Design & Permits Stage (10–15%)
Covers finalizing architectural drawings, engineering, and securing all necessary permits and approvals.Pre-Construction / Site Preparation (15–20%)
Triggered when we begin site clearing, excavation, and foundation work.Framing Completion (15–20%)
Paid when the structure is framed, roof is installed, and the home is “closed in” from weather.Mechanical & Rough-Ins (15–20%)
Covers installation of plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and insulation.Interior Finishes (10–15%)
Triggered when drywall, flooring, cabinetry, and other major finishes are installed.Final Payment (5–10%)
Paid after the final walk-through, completion of any touch-ups or deficiencies, and signing of warranty documents.
