D2 Build was founded in 2011 by Jim D’Altroy after years of working with homeowners in Toronto real estate. Earlier in his career, Jim helped families across the city’s east end buy and sell homes. Over time, he saw a common problem: many homeowners loved their neighbourhood, but their house no longer fit the way they lived.
As Toronto prices rose, moving up became harder. Families needed more space, better layouts, modern systems, and smarter storage but leaving the community they loved was not always the right answer.
That shift shaped the purpose behind D2 Build: to help homeowners improve the home they already own. Whether that means opening up a main floor, renovating a kitchen, adding a porch enclosure, finishing a basement, or planning a larger addition, D2 Build focuses on making older Toronto homes work better for modern life.
D2 Build is based in East York and works throughout Toronto, with a strong focus on older homes in East York, Leslieville, Riverdale, the Danforth, the Beaches, Leaside, Old Toronto, North York, and the West End.
We understand the housing stock common in these neighbourhoods: post-war bungalows, semis, narrow lots, older brick homes, and infill properties. These homes often come with structural quirks, lot constraints, permit requirements, and Committee of Adjustment considerations that need to be addressed before construction begins.
D2 Build focuses on residential renovations, additions, and custom home improvement projects, including:
For many Toronto homeowners, the question is not just what to build. It is whether renovating makes more sense than moving.
D2 Build helps homeowners make that decision clearly. We look at the home, the budget, the structure, the permit path, and the long-term value before recommending a scope of work. Our process is built around realistic timelines, clear budgets, clean job sites, and durable craftsmanship.
Our licensed team manages everything from permits to finishes.
We stay on schedule without compromising quality.
You’ll get a clear quote, project roadmap, and regular updates - no surprises.
D2 Build has earned strong reviews from East York and Toronto homeowners on Google, where you can read first-hand accounts of recent projects. We ask every client for an honest review at the end of their build, because we’d rather hear what we got right and what we could have done better than guess at it.
D2 Build Inc was founded in 2011 and has been completing renovations and custom builds across Toronto and the GTA for over a decade. Founder Jim Daltoy’s background in east-end real estate informs how we approach every project, with a focus on long-term value rather than short-term fixes.
D2 Build is based in Toronto and serves homeowners throughout the city. Our core service area includes:
We handle full-home renovations, additions, interior remodels, kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels, basement renovations, porch enclosures, exterior upgrades, garages, garden suites,and studio conversions.
Most of our work is mid-to-large scope rather than handyman work, because our process is built around projects where design, permits, structure, trades, and finishing need to be coordinated efficiently.
Yes. D2 Build carries $5 million in contractor liability insurance. We can provide proof of insurance, and licensing/registration details where applicable before any contract is signed. We recommend that every homeowner ask any contractor for the same documentation before starting a renovation.
Renovation costs in Toronto vary widely based on scope, finishes, structural conditions, permits, and the age of the home. Kitchens, bathrooms, additions, and full-home renovations all have different cost drivers. D2 Build provides detailed line-item quotes after an in-person site visit so homeowners can understand the real scope before committing.
Timelines depend on the project type, permit requirements, material lead times, and whether structural work is involved. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are usually shorter than additions or full-home renovations, while projects requiring Committee of Adjustment approval can take longer. D2 Build builds realistic timelines into every contract and flags known delay risks before work begins.
Yes. D2 Build manages building permits, drawings, and any required committee of adjustment or zoning applications as part of the project. Working in older East York and Toronto neighbourhoods means permitting is not always straightforward, and we plan for it upfront.
D2 Build’s founder came to renovation through real estate, so projects are scoped around long-term home value, not just construction volume. We look at whether the renovation makes sense for the home, the budget, and the homeowner’s goals.
If a project is not the right investment, we will say that clearly.
If you’re weighing an interior renovation, an addition, a new bathroom or a porch enclosure in Toronto, the first step is a conversation. We’ll walk through what you’re trying to accomplish, what’s realistic given your home and budget, and how we’re the right team for the job.
