Custom Home Builder
in Forest Hill
Wexler has been building and renovating Forest Hill's most exceptional homes for over 25 years. From large-scale custom builds to complete gut renovations, we know this neighbourhood — its architecture, its zoning, its standards — better than anyone.
Forest Hill demands a builder who understands its character
Forest Hill is one of Toronto's most architecturally significant and coveted neighbourhoods. Homes here carry heritage character, commanding street presence, and extremely high expectations from neighbours, committees, and buyers alike. Building or renovating in Forest Hill requires a contractor who has done it before — many times over.
Robby and Mark have personally overseen dozens of custom homes and renovations in Forest Hill. They understand the permit process, the conservation requirements, the architectural review boards, and the uncompromising standards this neighbourhood demands. When you hire Wexler in Forest Hill, you're hiring the area's most experienced builder.
Our Services in Forest Hill
From ground-up custom homes to complete interior renovations, we handle every aspect of your Forest Hill project.
Recent Forest Hill Projects
Open-concept great room with soaring ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and seamless kitchen-to-living flow.
Forest Hill — Great Room Custom Build
8,500 sq ft · Completed 2024
Stately traditional-modern exterior with symmetrical facade, tall casement windows, and a covered stone entry.
Forest Hill — Traditional Exterior
9,100 sq ft · Completed 2023
What Every Builder Needs to Know About Forest Hill
Lot Sizes & Setbacks
Forest Hill lots typically range from 50×150 ft on residential streets to 75×200+ ft on prestige addresses. The City of Toronto's RD zoning governs setbacks, lot coverage (typically 35–40%), and angular plane rules. Understanding these limits before design begins saves months of re-drawing.
Heritage Overlays
Portions of Forest Hill fall within heritage conservation areas, and many individual properties are listed or designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. Heritage permit timelines add 2–4 months to the approval process. Wexler manages all heritage applications in-house.
Tree Preservation Bylaws
Toronto's Urban Forestry bylaws protect trees over 30cm diameter. On Forest Hill's densely treed lots, almost every project involves tree permits, arborist reports, and protection fencing. We have established relationships with certified arborists and build tree requirements into every project plan.
Architectural Character
Forest Hill's dominant styles — Tudor Revival, Georgian Colonial, and French Norman — set a high visual standard. Contemporary custom homes are built here, but they must read as deliberate, not jarring. Our design partners understand how to create contemporary homes that earn their place on a Forest Hill street.
Typical Project Budgets
Custom home builds in Forest Hill typically start at $3M–$4M for a 4,000–5,000 sq ft home and scale up to $12M+ for estate-scale builds on larger lots. Gut renovation of a 4,000 sq ft home runs $800K–$2M+ depending on scope. We provide detailed, accurate estimates from day one.
Real Projects Completed
Wexler has completed over 20 projects in Forest Hill — including the 9,100 sq ft traditional limestone estate at Highland Ave, a 8,500 sq ft contemporary custom build with indoor pool, and multiple full gut renovations of 1930s Tudors. References available on request.
Building in Forest Hill?
Speak directly with Robby or Mark about your Forest Hill project. No sales team, no middlemen — just the people who will build your home.
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