General Contracting in Forest Hill
Trades coordination and site supervision.
When you already have a design for your Forest Hill home, you need a general contractor who can run the trades and the schedule cleanly. Nexon Build delivers general contracting across Forest Hill — from Forest Hill Village, Upper Forest Hill, Lower Forest Hill to the streets in between, with three experienced partners on site and every project tracked in Buildertrend.
Forest Hill is known for grand period homes held to an exacting standard of craft. When you already have a design, you need a general contractor who can run a Toronto build cleanly. Nexon Build manages trades, schedules, budgets, and inspections across the GTA — every project tracked in Buildertrend so you always know exactly where things stand.
What's included
- —Trades sourcing and management
- —Site supervision
- —Schedule management
- —Budget tracking
- —Client communication
General Contracting in Forest Hill: what to know
We take your drawings, source and contract the trades, manage the inspections, and keep the schedule and budget on track with City of Toronto (Toronto Building & Committee of Adjustment). Because we work across midtown Toronto constantly, we know how this jurisdiction reviews general contracting — which keeps your Forest Hill project compliant and on schedule from day one.
How your project runs
- 01Project review and budget alignment
- 02Trade contracts
- 03Construction kick-off
- 04Weekly progress reports
- 05Deficiency and handover
General Contracting cost in Forest Hill
A general contractor is typically paid a management fee of about 10–20% of the construction cost, or on a cost-plus basis, on top of the trades and materials. We keep every dollar visible and tracked in Buildertrend, and can also work fixed-price where the scope is well defined. Pricing in Forest Hill tracks the wider GTA market.
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Forest Hill neighbourhoods we serve
We deliver general contracting throughout Forest Hill, including:
Selected work
Common questions
How much does general contracting cost in Forest Hill?+
A general contractor is typically paid a management fee of about 10–20% of the construction cost, or on a cost-plus basis, on top of the trades and materials. We keep every dollar visible and tracked in Buildertrend, and can also work fixed-price where the scope is well defined. Pricing in Forest Hill tracks the wider GTA market.
Do you handle permits for general contracting in Forest Hill?+
Yes. We manage the full permit process with City of Toronto (Toronto Building & Committee of Adjustment), including any variance or zoning review your Forest Hill project requires.
Which Forest Hill neighbourhoods do you serve?+
We work throughout Forest Hill, including Forest Hill Village, Upper Forest Hill, Lower Forest Hill. If you're nearby and don't see your street listed, get in touch — we serve the surrounding midtown Toronto as well.
How does a general contractor charge in Toronto?+
Usually a management fee of about 10–20% of the construction cost, or cost-plus (trades and materials plus a fee). Where the scope is well defined, we can also work fixed-price so you know the number up front.
What's the difference between fixed-price and cost-plus?+
Fixed-price locks a total for a defined scope — you carry less risk, we carry more. Cost-plus bills actual costs plus a fee — more transparent on a shifting scope, but the total moves. We'll recommend the right structure for your project.
Do I need my own architect if I hire you as GC?+
You can bring your own architect or we can recommend design professionals we have worked with across the GTA. As GC we build to your drawings.
What does the general contractor actually manage?+
Sourcing and contracting the trades, the schedule, the budget, City inspections, site safety, and clear weekly communication — so you have one accountable point of contact.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. Nexon Build is a licensed, insured general contractor, and every project is built to the Ontario Building Code with City inspections at each milestone.
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