General Contractor in Richmond Hill
Trades coordination and site supervision.
In Richmond Hill the paperwork has an order, and a general contractor who ignores it loses months. As a general contractor in Richmond Hill, we have to secure the grading permit, any site plan agreement and, on regulated lots, TRCA clearance before the building permit application goes in, because the City expects those pre-approvals at submission, not afterwards.
Nexon Build acts as general contractor and construction manager on renovations, additions and new homes, with trades sourced, scheduled and supervised by our founding partners. General contractors are typically paid a fee of 10 to 20% of construction cost, or work cost-plus; where the scope is well defined, we can also work fixed-price. Every dollar, change order and schedule update is tracked in Buildertrend, so you see the same numbers we do, from first trade contract to final deficiency walkthrough.
| GC fee | Typically 10–20% of construction cost, or cost-plus; fixed price for well-defined scopes |
|---|---|
| Pre-approvals | Site alteration (grading), site plan where applicable, TRCA where regulated, before permit filing |
| Permit filing | Online pre-screening, then formal application and payment within two weeks |
| Construction hours | No construction noise 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Monday–Saturday, or Sundays and holidays (By-law 43-20) |
| Utilities | Alectra Utilities, Enbridge Gas; Ontario One Call locates before any digging |
What's included
- —Trades sourcing and management
- —Site supervision
- —Schedule management
- —Budget tracking
- —Client communication
How Richmond Hill's Building Division Handles Permit Files
Applications start with a pre-screening submission. Staff check it against the requirements and email back the formal list and fee, and the formal application must then be filed and paid within two weeks or the reference number expires. Drawings go in as flattened, single-layer PDFs in black and white, at a scale no smaller than 3/16 inch to the foot, with forms signed electronically. Fees above $20,000 can be split between application and issuance. Our Richmond Hill building permit guide lists the supporting documents.
Running a Considerate Site on a Richmond Hill Street
The City's Residential Project Guidelines read like a site supervisor's checklist: post the permit, fence the site, give neighbours a contact number, keep waste in a container, clean mud and dust off the road daily, store nothing on the boulevard and park trades on one side of the street. Excavations beside existing homes need shoring, and owners sign a declaration confirming it has been considered. We build these into the site plan before mobilizing, which matters most where an addition or rebuild sits a few metres from the neighbours.
Procurement and Scheduling Around Richmond Hill Approvals
We sequence buying to the approvals. Long-lead items such as windows, custom cabinetry and engineered beams are released once the permit and any TRCA or Committee of Adjustment conditions are settled, so a late design change does not strand a deposit. Electrical work runs under a separate Electrical Safety Authority notification, demolition needs its own City clearance, and new homes need a surveyor-certified foundation survey. Our note on fixed-price versus cost-plus contracts explains how each model carries these risks, and our Richmond Hill area page maps how the City's approvals fit together.
How your project runs
- 01Project review and budget alignment
- 02Trade contracts
- 03Construction kick-off
- 04Weekly progress reports
- 05Deficiency and handover
General Contracting cost in Richmond 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 Richmond Hill tracks the wider GTA market.
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Richmond Hill neighbourhoods we serve
We deliver general contracting throughout Richmond Hill, including:
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Completed work from across Toronto and York Region — the same team, contracts and standards we bring to Richmond Hill.
Common questions
Who pays the site alteration fees and securities on a Richmond Hill project?+
The owner. The City states that site alteration permit fees are non-refundable and must be paid by the owner rather than the contractor. The security, which the City scales by lot frontage from $20,000 to $55,000, is refundable once a City inspection confirms the grading. We carry both in the project budget so neither arrives as a surprise at permit stage.
Does a Richmond Hill building permit cover the electrical work?+
No. The City's building permit covers construction, plumbing and HVAC, but electrical work needs its own notification and inspection through the Electrical Safety Authority. The City's project guidance tells owners to file that notification with ESA separately, and on our projects the licensed electrical contractor files it before rough-in begins, so inspections line up with the drywall schedule.
Can work start on a Richmond Hill site the day the permit is issued?+
On paper, yes, but a few site steps come first. Underground utilities must be located through Ontario One Call before anyone digs, tree protection fencing has to be in place where the arborist report requires it, and TRCA conditions such as erosion and sediment control fencing must be installed. We complete those in the week before the permit is expected, so excavation can start promptly.
How much does general contracting cost in Richmond 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 Richmond Hill tracks the wider GTA market.
Do you handle permits for general contracting in Richmond Hill?+
Yes. We manage the full permit process with City of Richmond Hill (Building Division), including any variance or zoning review your Richmond Hill project requires.
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.
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