North York combines some of Toronto's densest condominium living, around Yonge and Sheppard and Yonge and Finch, with quiet low-rise streets where older bungalows are being rebuilt as large custom homes. Subway lines, the 401 and Allen Road add steady background noise, and parts of the district lie under Pearson flight paths at times. Dense living means shared walls, floors and ceilings; large new homes mean media rooms, home offices and basements that people want to keep private.
Many North York condo corporations have specific rules about flooring, construction noise and contractor documentation. Older semi-detached and detached homes may have plaster walls and uninsulated cavities, and what is inside the wall changes the solution, which is why we assess the building before quoting.