Renovation contractor in Huntsville.
Garland Contracting renovates homes, cottages, rentals and commercial spaces in Huntsville, 41 km from our base in Sprucedale. We handle framing, insulation, drywall, flooring and finish carpentry.
Four kinds of renovation in one town
Huntsville has in-town houses, lakefront cottages, rental properties and commercial spaces. Each calls for a different approach. An in-town house needs a renovation that fits a family's routine. A cottage needs a plan around the season. A rental needs to return to service fast. A commercial space needs a schedule that suits the business.
We quote each one on its own terms. Send photos and a description. For larger projects and commercial spaces, Dylan walks the site and sets the price.
Commercial and rental renovations
We take contracts from businesses, resorts and lodges, rental and multi-unit properties and property managers. A commercial renovation needs a clear scope, a schedule and a plan for working around customers or tenants.
- Send plans or a description of the scope.
- Dylan walks the space and notes access, hours and constraints.
- We send a written price with the scope named.
- We agree on a start date and working hours.
- The crew finishes the work and clears the punch list.
We carry $2 million in liability insurance and provide a certificate on request.
Houses and cottages
The photos show drywall finishing around a door and a ceiling above a stairwell, both from our work. These details matter in a renovation, because every line shows. We frame, insulate, hang and finish drywall, install hardwood and laminate flooring and fit trim and doors.
- Open-plan changes that need a beam
- Basement and main-floor finishing
- Flooring and subfloor
- Trim, doors, stairs and built-ins
- Cottage winterization and seasonal repairs
Permits in Huntsville
The Town of Huntsville sets its own permit rules. For example, a deck needs a building permit above 24 inches or with a roof, and waterfront lots can add site plan approval. Structural changes in a renovation often need a permit, while finish work often does not, and the Town decides. We check what applies when we quote.
Lakefront renovation questions
A renovation on a Huntsville waterfront lot can raise extra questions. The Town can ask for site plan approval on some lots, and work near the shoreline may need extra review. Interior finish work raises fewer questions than a new addition. Ask the Town early, or ask us and we check when we quote.
What to send for a renovation quote in Huntsville
- Photos of each room from two corners
- Plans, if you have them
- A list of what you want to change
- Your timeline and any dates to avoid
- For commercial work: access hours and site rules
Send those to (705) 238-8634. Dylan visits larger jobs and commercial spaces.
Flooring and subfloor
We install hardwood, laminate and subfloor. A good floor starts underneath. We check the subfloor for movement, repair it and level it, then lay the new boards or planks. Hardwood needs time to adjust to the room before installation, and laminate needs a flat surface. If you plan to remove an old floor, send photos of the joists from the basement or crawl space, and we tell you what to expect.
Trim, doors and built-ins
Trim frames a room. Baseboard hides the gap between wall and floor, casing frames doors and windows and crown trim finishes a ceiling line. We measure, cut and fit each piece, and we hang interior doors so they swing true. Built-in shelves and storage use the same care. Send photos of the rooms and the style of trim you like, and we match it.
Basements and added living space
Many Huntsville houses have an unfinished basement that could serve as living space. Finishing it starts with moisture: look for stains, damp spots and a musty smell. We frame walls, insulate, hang and finish drywall and install flooring suited to a below-grade room. Send photos of the walls and floor and tell us whether the space ever floods.
Phasing a renovation in an in-town house
A family in a Huntsville house often wants the work done in stages: kitchen first, then the basement, then the bedrooms. We plan each stage so the house stays usable and each finished room stays clean. Send the full list and your priorities, and we suggest an order that fits.
Communities we reach near Huntsville
Huntsville and the communities around it. Road distances from Sprucedale:
| Community | Road km from Sprucedale |
|---|---|
| Huntsville | 41 km |
| Port Sydney | 56 km |
| Dwight | 60 km |
| Baysville | 65 km |
| Bracebridge | 75 km |
| Dorset | 78 km |
Next steps
Huntsville is 41 km by road from Sprucedale. Text photos of the space to (705) 238-8634. If a renovation turns up soft framing, we repair it. See rot repair in Huntsville. The main renovations page lists the full scope.
Questions about renovations in Huntsville
Do you renovate commercial spaces in Huntsville?
Yes. We take contracts for businesses, resorts, lodges, rental and multi-unit properties and property managers.
Can you remove a wall in my Huntsville house?
Yes, when the structure allows it. We install beams and framing to carry the load, and the Town can confirm permit requirements.
Do you handle flooring?
Yes. We install hardwood, laminate and subfloor.
How far is Huntsville from your base?
Huntsville is 41 km by road from Sprucedale.
Keep reading
Renovations in other areas
- Renovations: all service areas
- Renovations in Muskoka
- Renovations in Almaguin Highlands
- Renovations in Sprucedale
- Renovations in Parry Sound
More work in Huntsville
Request a free quote or call (705) 238-8634. Page updated October 27, 2026.