--- title: "Vanderwal Builds — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/vanderwal-builds-pfvwus-pf~402905539 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~402905539.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Vanderwal Builds" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/c4038b230027f1c5_9955-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Melita Cres, Toronto, Ontario M6G3X5, Canada" latitude: 43.6691 longitude: -79.4232 phone: "(416) 728-6492" website: http://www.vanderwalbuilds.ca rating: 5 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 32 last_updated: 2026-09-04 --- # Vanderwal Builds Original Houzz profile: [Vanderwal Builds](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/vanderwal-builds-pfvwus-pf~402905539) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Toronto - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Christopher Vanderwal is a carpenter by trade and a general contractor for residential and commercial construction projects. He studied at Sheridan College in the furniture design program and through coursework at the Canadian Green Building Council is certified as a Sustainable Building Advisor. To each of his projects Christopher brings a solid understanding of craft, a love of good design and a desire to explore their environmental, economic, and social impacts. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Basement Remodeling - Garage Building - Project Management - Energy-Efficient Homes - House Framing - Green Building - Sustainable Design ### Areas Served - Toronto ### Typical Job Cost $5,000 - 650,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Vanderwal Builds | | Address | Melita Cres, Toronto, Ontario M6G3X5, Canada | | Phone | (416) 728-6492 | | Website | http://www.vanderwalbuilds.ca | | License Number | T85-4309601 | | Followers on Houzz | 32 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/Vanderwalbuilds ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Vanderwal Builds](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/vanderwal-builds-pfvwus-pf~402905539) - **Website:** http://www.vanderwalbuilds.ca - **Phone:** (416) 728-6492 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Project review by John Bentley Mays in the Globe and Mail - http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/real-estate/an-update-done-without-obliterating/article1391653/ - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** ### All 4 reviews **★★★★★ — Sabrina Morey, Sept. 2017** > Chris Vanderwal makes our house beautiful. He renovated our basement about five years ago and we wouldn't change a thing. He has also been helping us fix little things for years including installing ceiling fans and helping with shelving. His team is reliable, organized, clean and a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — Harriet Chartash, Sept. 2017** > This team were fabulous. Their quote was reasonable and came in on budget . They knew how to handle the mechanicals with ease and expertise. They identified the problems and how to correct it. They know what they do well and contract out what they don't. They were on time,worked daily until the project was done .Never missing a day. . The quality of their work is terrific and they were very pleasant to have in my home. They found creative solutions within my budget. They are practical,reliable and realistic in their approach. I would recommend them in a heartbeat. **★★★★★ — Alan McKenzie, Sept. 2017** > My wife and I used Vanderwal Builds on two occasions and are very happy with the results. The first renovation involved removing a wall, installation of new kitchen cabinets, counters, sinks, light fixtures, and painting of the entire suite. The Vanderwal Builds team completed the work on time and under budget. Naturally we had them back when we replaced our bathroom shower stall and light fixtures, and were again very pleased with the results. > We live in a condominium. Our building manager reported that he was impressed with the results of our renovation and the professionalism of Vanderwal Builds. The building superintendant has asked for contact information for Vanderwal Builds so that he can pass it on to other unit owners. **★★★★★ — Alicia Cowan, Sept. 2017** > After working with Vanderwal Builds, Chris and his crew there is NO ONE ELSE I WOULD WORK WITH! > When we we decided to take our bungalow and extend the footprint and top up I knew I would need to find a contractor and team that I trusted with ensuring our family was in trustworthy hands, that our build would be on budget, on schedule but more importantly a safe, healthy, environmentally conscious home we could move back into. > Upon bringing the project to Vanderwal Builds I knew I was in the right hands, had found the right builder and what is considered the hardest part of building a house (actually building it) was the easiest. > Vanderwal Builds and team are professional, extremely hardworking, creative, have excellent communication, amazing problem solving and are solution oriented. > Our build is not completed yet (May 2017 to March 2018 Yep it's a huge build!) but once it is I will happily add in completed photos. Not only that I will open my doors to anyone who would like to see the work that Vanderwal Builds does before you hire them...I cannot say enough about what an amazing crew and company this is! ## Selected projects - [Melita Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/melita-renovation-pj-vj~1620151) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - [Kerr Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kerr-renovation-pj-vj~115347) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 15 - Description: Total home renovation http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/home-and-garden/real-estate/an-update-done-without-obliterating/article1391653/ - [Parkmount Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parkmount-renovation-pj-vj~114102) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: Full home renovation including three story addition - [Bloordale Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bloordale-kitchen-pj-vj~998848) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Full kitchen renovation Design: Atelier Jacob www.atelierjacob.com Photography: Miguel Jacob - [Attic Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attic-closet-pj-vj~147906) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - [Hastings Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hastings-renovation-pj-vj~114111) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: Full renovation including new staircases and railings - [Sauroren Basement Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sauroren-basement-renovation-pj-vj~147918) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-pj-vj~114166) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 13 - Description: Designed for tight spaces, the table has a small footprint. Modern hardware allows for easy extension and storage of two table leaves - [Leslie St. Built in](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leslie-st-built-in-pj-vj~154434) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - Description: A semi custom built-in solution using ikea cabinets and bookcases. [See all 9 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/vanderwal-builds-pfvwus-pf~402905539) ## Ideabooks - [Interesting spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5596188/list/interesting-spaces) — 14 ideas - [Parry Sound Cabin](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8168736/list/parry-sound-cabin) — 3 ideas - [vanderwalbuilds's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/11919298/list/vanderwalbuilds-s-ideas) — 6 ideas - [Fire place built in](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7597334/list/fire-place-built-in) — 5 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/vanderwalbuilds) ## Community Q&A **Q: Beautiful front porch! Do you remember who did the construction?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks! Myself and our team designed and built it. Glad you like it! **Q: What did you use to finish the top of the bottom cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello, we just used one of the white ikea countertops. **Q: Great idea and beautiful!** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell us which ikea cabinets were used? A: They are full depth base cabinets, 24" deep. **Q: Love your numbers, where did you get it from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: They were original to the house. They were originally mounted on a piece of marble, but we took them off, polished them up and installed them straight on the brick. **Q: where can I buy this table? No link here** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hello. Thanks for your interest in the piece. All of my furniture is custom designed and built. If you're interested in having something made, feel free to get in touch. Look forward to hearing from you, Chris **Q: Soffit** *(in Photo Questions)* Who did the soffit work? A: Hello, thanks for the interest. We did all the woodwork on that project ourselves. Feel free to contact me if you have more questions. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-04.*