Finished ADU loft renovation managed by EDR General Contracting

GUELPH, ONTARIO

Complex renovations.
Managed from start to finish.

Renovations, restoration, flooring and property work backed by hands-on construction experience and organized project management—one accountable contractor from first walkthrough to final deficiencies.

20+ YearsHands-On Experience Fully InsuredProfessional Coverage WSIBCoverage in Place 60 km RadiusGuelph + Surrounding Area

GENERAL CONTRACTING & RENOVATION

One contractor to manage the big picture—and the details that finish the job.

EDR General Contracting combines more than 20 years of hands-on renovation experience with organized project management. On larger projects, EDR coordinates qualified sub-trades, scheduling, materials, inspections and site progress while remaining your central point of contact.

EDR also provides skilled interior finishing, flooring, kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks, fences, repairs, maintenance and restoration for focused projects that need professional attention.

SERVICES

From full renovations to focused property improvements.

EDR is structured to lead larger renovation projects while still providing the hands-on finish work, exterior improvements and property support clients need.

FULL-SCOPE PROJECTS

Renovations & General Contracting

Project leadership for substantial interior and exterior renovations, combining direct EDR workmanship with qualified sub-trade coordination where required.

  • Whole-home and large interior renovations
  • Basement, kitchen and bathroom renovations
  • Project recovery, deficiencies and completion
  • Scheduling, materials, inspections and trade coordination
FOCUSED RENOVATIONS

Interior & Exterior Improvements

Hands-on renovation and finish work for individual rooms, upgrades and exterior improvements.

  • Hardwood, engineered wood, LVP and tile
  • Doors, trim, cabinetry and finish carpentry
  • Kitchens, bathrooms and basement finishing
  • Decks, fences and exterior improvements
PROPERTY SUPPORT

Maintenance, Restoration & Emergency

Reliable repair and maintenance support for residential and commercial properties.

  • Property maintenance and make-ready work
  • Damage restoration and deficiency repairs
  • Small jobs and odd-job service
  • After-hours and emergency service by request

CONTRACTOR & PROPERTY SUPPORT

A reliable call when your project needs another capable set of hands.

EDR works directly with homeowners, and is also available for subcontract, overflow, turnover, deficiency and restoration work for companies that need dependable field support.

RESTORATION

Repair, rebuild & deficiency completion

Demolition, drywall, framing, flooring, doors, trim, painting, tile and finish work—plus corrective work when an existing renovation needs to be made right.

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Turnovers, repairs & ongoing maintenance

Vacant-unit turnovers, tenant-damage repairs, make-ready work, flooring, bathrooms, doors, paint, punch lists and emergency support by request.

FLOORING & RENOVATION COMPANIES

Overflow installation & finish carpentry

Flooring, custom stairs and nosing, subfloor preparation, transitions, baseboard, casing, doors and the detail work that closes a project cleanly.

Need a contractor you can add to your call list?EDR is available for project-based, subcontract and overflow work.
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RECENT PROJECT PROOF

Different scopes. Same standard of finish.

A cross-section of EDR work—from full renovation management to corrective restoration, property turnover and custom finish carpentry. Select a project image to open its photo gallery and move through the full set.

Completed basement renovation with new flooring and finish work8 photos
REPEAT CLIENT · RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION

Main-floor success led to a full basement renovation.

After completing the client's main-floor renovation, EDR was retained for the basement. The work included flooring, stairs, bathroom finishing, doors, trim, painting and custom closet/storage details.

Custom staircase finished using matching customer flooring5 photos
FLOORING & FINISH CARPENTRY

Custom staircase built from the client's flooring.

Existing stair components were transformed using matching flooring material to create coordinated treads, risers and nosing with a clean built-in appearance.

Apartment turnover flooring completed for property management client6 photos
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Apartment turnover & make-ready work.

Multi-scope turnover support for a large property-management company, including new floors, kitchen work, painting, bathroom upgrades, doors and finishing.

Corrective bathroom restoration completed in Cambridge8 photos
CORRECTIVE RESTORATION · CAMBRIDGE

Repairing previous contractor work without rebuilding everything.

EDR opened problem areas, corrected underlying deficiencies and rebuilt the affected shower and finish work while protecting the customer's budget and preserving usable work where practical.

Finished basement bathroom shower and black framed glass enclosure4 photos
BATHROOM RENOVATION

Complete bathroom finishing.

Tile, glass enclosure, fixtures, vanity, doors, trim and finishing coordinated into a clean modern result.

Completed six-car garage and ADU exterior in Guelph Eramosa7 photos
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & GENERAL CONTRACTING

Large-project completion under deadline.

EDR took over a partially completed ADU project, coordinated remaining trades and inspections, completed direct finish work and brought the project through successful inspection.

Luxury tiled shower renovation
Tile & BathroomHigh-detail finish work
Kitchen island and cabinetry installation
Kitchen & CabinetryInstallation & finishing
Custom exterior fence and gate
Exterior WorkDecks, fences & structures
Commercial project support and turnover
Commercial SupportTurnover & finishing

HOW EDR WORKS

Clear communication. Organized execution. A finished result.

01

Discuss

Review the project, existing conditions, priorities, budget expectations and desired timing.

02

Plan

Define scope, materials, sequencing, required specialists and any inspection or permit needs.

03

Build & Coordinate

EDR completes direct work, manages site progress and coordinates qualified trades where required.

04

Complete

Finish details, deficiencies and final walkthrough items are addressed so the project is ready for turnover.

ABOUT EDR

Craftsmanship. Confidence. Commitment.

EDR General Contracting Inc. is a Guelph, Ontario renovation and carpentry company led by owner Jamie Embro. With more than 20 years of hands-on industry experience, EDR works across carpentry, flooring, interior and exterior renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, restoration and general construction.

For larger projects, EDR's role can extend beyond installation into project management, trade coordination, scheduling, inspection support and deficiency completion.

Fully Insured WSIB Coverage Working at Heights 20+ Years Experience
Kitchen renovation work in progress

PROVEN FOLLOW-THROUGH

Finished work should lead to the next call.

EDR has earned repeat work after successful renovations, including a basement project awarded after completion of the same client’s main floor. The featured ADU client also retained EDR for additional work after the project passed inspection ahead of deadline and under budget. References are available and published testimonials can be added as permissions are received.

START A PROJECT

Tell EDR what you need completed.

Homeowners can describe the renovation or repair they need. Property managers, restoration firms and flooring/renovation companies can also use this form for turnover, overflow, deficiency or subcontract requests.

Submit the form and EDR will receive your project details. Prefer to speak now? Call 519-362-1796.
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