Serving London, Ontario
Built for
London’s character
homes
London is full of character homes — from century properties in Old North and Wortley Village to the mid-century bungalows spread through the city’s established neighbourhoods. That character is part of what makes London worth renovating in, and it comes with its own quirks: plaster walls, original brick, and permit timelines worth understanding before you start.
What we build in London, Ontario
Kitchens & baths
The two rooms that decide how a house feels. Full gut-and-rebuild including layout, cabinetry, tile, waterproofing and finish carpentry.
Custom carpentry
Built-ins, staircases, mantels and site-built millwork — the details that separate a house from a home, made to fit the space exactly.
Renovations & restoration
From a single accent wall to a whole-floor rework. Old houses get repaired properly rather than papered over.
Building & renovating in London, Ontario
What actually matters here
Know the era before you plan
A 1920s character home in Old North and a 1960s bungalow in Byron behave very differently once a wall opens up — plaster and knob-and-tube on one side, straightforward systems that may just need better insulation on the other. Worth a walkthrough before budgeting.
Permits move faster when you plan for them
The City of London requires permits for structural changes, additions, and new electrical or plumbing work — a kitchen renovation that moves plumbing or takes out a wall usually needs one. Review can add a few weeks depending on scope, which is worth building into the timeline from day one.
What we build most often here
Kitchen renovations that open sightlines in older, more closed-off floor plans; basement finishing; second-storey additions on bungalows where the lot won’t allow a horizontal one; whole-home updates that keep original trim and hardwood while modernizing kitchens, baths and mechanicals.
Read more in the journal: Renovating Your London Home: What to Know Before You Start
Have a project in London?
Sketch it in the Design Studio for a planning range priced for London, or just tell us what you’re picturing.
Henry Design Build also builds and renovates in Muskoka, Tobermory and Grand Bend.