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Cottage renovations in Muskoka

DDR Contracting renovates cottages in Muskoka Lakes and Lake of Bays: screened porches, decks, interior updates, additions and four-season conversions, planned around the cottage season. We are based in Aurora and run cottage projects across more than one season when the work calls for it.

A screened porch at dusk: a cedar ceiling, a sectional around a fire table, and screens looking out to the trees.
Screened porch · From DDR’s cottage page

S-107.1 Scope

What we do at the cottage

  • Screened porches and decks. Screened rooms, covered porches and decks facing the water. One of DDR’s Google reviews thanks us for a screened porch at a family cottage.
  • Interior renovations. Kitchen and bathroom upgrades and interior remodelling that keep the character of the place.
  • Cottage additions. Extra bedrooms, bigger living areas, sunrooms and space for guests.
  • Four-season conversions. Turning a summer cottage into one you can use year-round.
  • Structural improvements. Work on older cottages that need it before anything else can happen.

S-107.2 Planning

Planned around the lake

Cottage work comes with its own conditions: seasonal access, lake schedules, the township’s building rules and waterfront setbacks. We plan each project around them, and run it through more than one season when that is what the job needs. Around Muskoka Lakes, that means Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, Port Carling and Bala; we also work in Lake of Bays.

At home in York Region? See our areas page for the towns we cover.

S-107.3 Photos

Photos

  • A screened porch at dusk: a cedar ceiling, a fire table and outdoor seating, with a pink sky beyond the screens.
    Screened porch · From DDR’s cottage page
  • A sitting area with panelled walls, a round mirror over a wood sideboard, and an armchair.
    Interior · From DDR’s cottage page
  • Illustration: a four-season room at a cottage, a sofa by a wood stove and walls of windows onto the lake and pines.
    Four-season room · Illus.

S-107.4 Process

How the job runs

  1. Call, text or email

    Tell us what you’re planning and roughly when. You’ll hear back in 24 to 48 hours.

  2. Visit and quote

    A free consultation: we talk it through and see the space, then send a detailed quote. We tell you what’s realistic before the project starts, not halfway through.

  3. Drawings and permits

    We work alongside your designer or architect, and help with permits and municipal requirements where needed.

  4. Build and walkthrough

    One point of contact from your first call to your final walkthrough, and a site left clean.

S-107.5 Area

Where we work

DDR is based in Aurora and works across York Region: Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King, plus East Gwillimbury and Markham. Up north, we renovate cottages in Muskoka Lakes and Lake of Bays; see cottage renovations. All areas we serve.

S-107.6 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  1. Do you work on cottages in Muskoka?

    Yes. DDR renovates cottages in Muskoka Lakes, including around Lake Rosseau, Lake Joseph, Port Carling and Bala, and in Lake of Bays. The company is based in Aurora, in York Region.

  2. Can you run a cottage renovation over more than one season?

    Yes. DDR manages cottage projects through multiple seasons, working around lake schedules and seasonal access.

  3. Do I need a permit for cottage work in Muskoka?

    Often, yes. Building permits are issued by the township, and waterfront lots can come with extra rules such as shoreline setbacks. DDR checks what applies to your property before work starts.

  4. Can you convert a three-season cottage to four-season?

    Yes. Four-season conversions are part of our cottage work. What it takes depends on the building, so we look at the cottage before we price the work.

  5. How much does a cottage renovation cost?

    It depends on the size of the work, access to the property, the finishes and whether permits or structural work are involved. The most reliable number is a quote for your cottage. DDR prices each job after seeing it; call or text 647-991-8551.

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A free consultation, and a reply in 24 to 48 hours. Big renovations and smaller jobs alike, across York Region and in Muskoka cottage country.

DDR Contracting Ltd.
Firm
DDR Contracting Ltd, Aurora, Ontario
Owner
Adrian Di Rosa
Phone
647-991-8551 (call or text)
Rating
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews