G-000 MK Contracting Group
Building a Better Future
Residential, commercial and in-house engineering across Toronto and the GTA, from the first drawing to the final walkthrough.
G-001 Job index
One contractor,
every job.
From pot lights to full additions: find your job, build one project list and get one estimate for all of it.
Smell gas, see sparks or smoke? Get everyone out and call 911.
- Kitchens10 jobs
- Bathrooms9 jobs
- Basements & suites6 jobs
- Additions & new builds8 jobs
- Underpinning & structural6 jobs
- Condo renovations6 jobs
- Custom rooms & glass7 jobs
- Electrical18 jobs
- Heating & cooling17 jobs
- Plumbing10 jobs
- Drains & flood protection5 jobs
- Insulation5 jobs
- Basement waterproofing8 jobs
- Roofing, eavestroughs & siding11 jobs
- Windows & doors6 jobs
- Masonry & chimneys6 jobs
- Interlock, concrete & driveways11 jobs
- Decks, fences & outdoor living11 jobs
- Landscaping & drainage6 jobs
- Garages & garage doors5 jobs
- Flooring, tile & stairs10 jobs
- Painting & drywall8 jobs
- Carpentry & trim6 jobs
- Smart home & security7 jobs
- Accessibility & aging in place7 jobs
- Energy upgrades & rebates6 jobs
- Appliances & small jobs5 jobs
- Demolition3 jobs
- Commercial11 jobs
- Engineering & permits7 jobs
G-001 Our divisions
Three divisions.
One team under one roof.
A residential division, a commercial division and an in-house engineering department, so design, permits and construction never wait on someone else.
Residential
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, decks and landscaping, with drawings and permits handled in-house.
- Kitchens
- Bathrooms
- Basements
- Landscaping
- Decks
- Condos
Commercial
HVAC, hydronic piping, fire protection, office fit-outs, steel, glass and heated parking for GTA buildings.
- HVAC
- Hydronic piping
- Fire protection
- Steel frame
- Glass
- Parking
Engineering
Permit drawings, engineering letters and structural, mechanical and civil design from engineers who work with our crews.
- Permits
- Engineering letters
- Structural
- Wastewater
G-012 In-house design
See it in 3D
before we build it.
Our in-house designers and 3D designers model your project, from the layout to the finishes, so you can see it, change it and decide before any work starts.
- 01Measure
We measure the space, or start from your photos or a 3D scan made on your phone.
- 02Model in 3D
Our designers build your project in 3D: layout, cabinets, tile, lighting and colours.
- 03Decide, then build
You turn the model, compare options and approve every choice before anything is ordered.
G-002 Our mission
Building a better world, one project at a time, with beautiful, functional and sustainable spaces that enhance our clients’ lives.
What sets us apart is our own engineering department. The people who prepare your drawings, engineering letters and permit applications work alongside the crews who build, so approvals move faster and the documents match the work. Since 2018 that has covered kitchens, bathrooms, basements, stairs, floors and railings, plus plumbing, HVAC, gas and commercial mechanical systems.
Residential · Commercial · Engineering
A-100 Residential division
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Residential Services:
Kitchen Renovation
Custom cabinetry, stone counters, lighting and layout changes, with any wall removal engineered and permitted in-house and one schedule from demolition to final walkthrough.
- Custom cabinetry. Built to your layout, with storage planned around what you own.
- Countertops and stone. Quartz, natural stone or porcelain slabs, templated once the base cabinets are in.
- Layout and islands. Moving the sink or range, adding an island, opening a wall.
Bathroom Renovation
Walk-in showers, custom glass shower doors, vanities and heated floors, built over a continuous waterproofing membrane, with plumbing permits handled when fixtures move.
- Showers and tubs. Walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, and pressure-balanced or thermostatic valves.
- Waterproofing. Continuous membranes under shower floors and up the walls, sealed at seams and valves.
- Tile and stone. Porcelain, ceramic and natural stone for floors, shower walls and niches.
Stairs Renovation
Re-treading, refinishing or a rebuild, with glass or wood railings, step lighting and guards that meet the Ontario Building Code, plus engineering letters from our in-house team.
- Treads and risers. Hardwood treads, risers and nosings over existing or new stringers.
- Full rebuilds. New stringers, landings and layouts framed to Building Code dimensions.
- Glass railings. Frameless or post-mounted guards in tempered or laminated safety glass.
Flooring Renovation
Hardwood, tile, vinyl plank and laminate, installed over a subfloor we level and repair first, with heated floors for a single bathroom or the whole house.
- Hardwood. Solid and engineered hardwood, prefinished or sanded and finished on site.
- Tile and stone. Porcelain, ceramic and natural stone over a properly prepared base.
- Vinyl plank and laminate. Water-resistant floors for kitchens, basements and busy entries.
Basement Renovation
Finished basements, legal secondary suites, home offices and entertainment rooms, built over proper moisture control and insulation, with permit drawings and engineering prepared in-house.
- Full basement finishing. Framing, insulation, drywall, ceilings, doors and trim.
- Legal secondary suites. Fire separation, egress, smoke alarms and permits for a rentable unit.
- Bathrooms and laundry. New drains, fixtures, laundry hook-ups and backwater valves.
Custom Home Gym
A home gym planned around your equipment: impact flooring for the weights you lift, mirror and glass walls, fresh air and cooling, and lighting that doesn’t glare off the mirrors.
- Impact flooring. Rubber tiles or rolls chosen for your heaviest weights and machines.
- Mirrors and glass walls. Full-height mirrors and glass wall separators made to measure.
- Ventilation and cooling. Fresh air, exhaust and cooling planned for the room and your workouts.
Custom Glass Work
Glass railings, shower enclosures and glass wall separators, measured and installed by our team, including curved glass few GTA suppliers offer and a free engineering letter.
- Glass railings. Interior and exterior guards, frameless or post-mounted, for stairs, landings and decks.
- Shower enclosures. Frameless panels and doors in Class A safety glass, made to measure.
- Glass wall separators. Glass partitions for gyms, offices and open-concept rooms.
Custom Sauna & Steam Room
Indoor saunas and steam rooms for basements, gyms and ensuites, and outdoor saunas for your backyard, with the vapour control, ventilation, drainage, base and dedicated power each one needs, and custom glass fronts made to measure.
- Indoor saunas. Built-in sauna rooms and freestanding saunas for basements, gyms and ensuites.
- Outdoor saunas. Barrel, cube and glass-front saunas for the backyard, on a level base with their own power.
- Steam rooms and steam showers. Sealed, waterproofed enclosures with a sloped ceiling and floor drain.
Custom Bar
Wet bars, dry bars and wine walls with custom cabinetry and wood carving, quartz or stone tops, back-lit shelving, and the plumbing and power a working bar needs.
- Wet bars. Sink, drain, vent and water lines, plus ice maker hook-ups.
- Wine storage. Racks, glass-fronted wine walls and built-in wine coolers.
- Custom cabinetry. Cabinetry and wood carving built to order.
Asbestos Testing & Removal
Small asbestos removal jobs in Toronto and the GTA typically cost $1,000 to $4,000, before HST. Testing runs $200 to $950, and removing vermiculite from an attic $4,000 to $15,000 or more.
- Sampling and lab testing. Suspect materials sampled before demolition and analysed by an accredited lab.
- Pipe and duct insulation. Pipe wrap, duct paper and boiler jackets removed, with glove bags where the rules allow.
- Floors and ceilings. Vinyl tiles, textured ceilings and drywall with asbestos joint compound removed.
3D Design & Renderings
Our in-house designers and 3D designers model your kitchen, bathroom, basement or addition, so you can see the layout and finishes and change them before anything is ordered.
- Measure or scan. We measure the space on site, or start from your photos or a 3D scan made on your phone.
- Layout options. Different layouts for the room, compared side by side, with walkways and storage worked out.
- 3D model and renderings. A 3D model we walk through with you, plus renderings of the key views.
Landscaping
Patios, walkways, steps and retaining walls in Unilock, Techo-Bloc and Permacon stone, finished with in-stone lighting. Locates, engineering and permits are sorted before we dig.
- Patios & interlock. Pavers and slabs from Unilock, Techo-Bloc, Permacon, Oaks and Best Way Stone.
- Walkways & steps. Front walks, side paths and stone steps to the door.
- Retaining walls. Segmental and natural stone walls, engineered where height or loads call for it.
Decks
Decks in TimberTech, Trex, TIVADEK or stained wood, with the structure and guards worked out by our in-house engineers and the permit handled before construction starts.
- Composite decking. TimberTech, Trex and TIVADEK boards, framed to each maker’s joist spacing.
- Wood decks. Pressure-treated or cedar, finished with Benjamin Moore Arborcoat stain.
- Glass railings. Post-mounted or base shoe glass, with engineering documentation included.
Softscaping
New sod, planting beds, trees and shrubs chosen for your sun, soil and drainage, with in-ground lighting placed before the mulch goes down.
- Sod installation. Grading, topsoil and fresh sod rolled tight to the soil.
- Garden beds. Shaped beds with edging, amended soil and mulch.
- Trees & shrubs. Sized and placed for mature spread, light and buried utilities.
Garage Tuners
Epoxy or GT Tile floors, wall systems, ceiling storage, lighting and insulation, planned as one garage renovation with Garage Tuners systems and built by MKC.
- Floor coatings & tile. Epoxy coatings or GT Tile flooring over a properly prepared slab.
- Wall systems. Panels, hooks and storage that get tools and gear off the floor.
- Ceiling storage. Overhead storage for seasonal gear, bins and sports equipment.
Heated Driveway
Electric cable or hydronic tubing under interlock, concrete or asphalt, with sensors that start the system when snow arrives, designed by our mechanical and engineering teams.
- Driveway snow-melt. The full driveway or tire tracks only, under interlock, concrete or asphalt.
- Walkways & steps. Heated paths and landings from the driveway to the front door.
- Hydronic systems. PEX tubing carrying a heated water and glycol mix from a boiler.
Pergola & Roof Structures
Wood, aluminum and steel pergolas, solid-roof covered patios and louvred systems, with footings and beams sized by our engineers and permit drawings prepared in-house.
- Pergolas. Wood, aluminum and steel frames, open or with shade covers.
- Covered patios. Solid roofs tied into your house, with gutters and flashing.
- Louvred roofs. Adjustable aluminum louvres for shade and rain cover.
Windows & Doors
Energy-efficient windows, entry doors and patio doors installed with proper flashing, low-expansion foam and clean trim, plus engineering and permits when an opening changes size.
- Replacement windows. Casement, awning, slider and fixed units sized to your openings.
- Entry doors. Fibreglass, steel and wood doors with new frames and hardware.
- Patio doors. Sliding and hinged patio doors to the deck or yard.
Basement Waterproofing
Basement leaks traced to the source, then fixed with crack injection, exterior membranes, parging or grading, plus in-house engineering and permits for structural repairs.
- Leak tracing. Where and when water appears, checked inside and out before any digging.
- Crack injection. Foundation cracks injected from inside, with finishes opened and put back.
- Exterior waterproofing. Locates, excavation to the footing, wall repairs, membrane and drainage board.
Roof Replacement
A roof replacement strips the old roofing, repairs the deck and installs new shingles, membrane or metal. On a typical GTA house, asphalt shingles cost $10,000 to $18,000 and need no permit.
- Asphalt shingles. Tear-off, underlayment, eave protection, new shingles, ridge caps and vents on sloped roofs.
- Flat roofs. TPO, EPDM or two-ply modified bitumen membranes, with drains and edge flashing renewed.
- Metal roofing. Standing seam panels or metal shingles on sloped roofs, with matching trim and flashing.
Interlock Driveways & Patios
Interlocking pavers for driveways, patios and walkways, laid on a compacted granular base. In Toronto and the GTA an interlock driveway typically costs $15 to $30 per square foot installed.
- Interlock driveways. Pavers on a vehicle-rated granular base, with excavation and disposal included.
- Patios. Backyard patios on a compacted base, sloped to drain away from the house.
- Walkways & steps. Front walks, side paths and steps that tie the driveway to the front door.
Trusted contractor
all over the GTA
Toronto, North York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Mississauga, Bradford West Gwillimbury and the communities between.
M-100 Commercial division
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Commercial Services:
Mechanical & Hydronic Piping
Boiler rooms, radiant floors, chilled water loops and HVAC piping for commercial buildings and homes, installed and maintained by the division MKC started with.
- Boiler systems. New installs and replacements, with venting, controls and near-boiler piping.
- Radiant floor heating. Hydronic in-floor loops, manifolds and zoning for buildings and homes.
- Chilled water piping. Supply and return loops, insulation and connections to chillers and coils.
HVAC & Air Compressors
Heating, cooling and ventilation for offices, shops and plants, plus the compressed air your tools and production lines run on, installed and serviced by one mechanical team.
- Rooftop units. Replacements and new installs, including curbs, crane lifts and controls.
- Heating and cooling. Furnaces, unit heaters, heat pumps, split systems and boiler-fed coils.
- Ventilation and make-up air. Fresh air, exhaust and make-up air sized to Ontario Building Code requirements.
Fire Protection
Sprinkler systems, fire alarms and private hydrants installed and maintained, with annual inspections coordinated and the records your building must keep under the Ontario Fire Code.
- Sprinkler systems. New systems, extensions and head relocations for renovations and tenant changes.
- Fire alarm systems. Devices, panels and annunciators for commercial and residential buildings.
- Standpipes and hydrants. Private hydrants, standpipe and hose systems, and fire department connections.
Custom Office Solutions
Private offices, boardrooms and open work areas built out in leased or owned space, with the drawings, permit, HVAC, sprinkler and glass work handled under one contract.
- Office fit-outs. Leased and owned space, from demolition to finished floors.
- Boardrooms and private offices. Glass or drywall partitions with acoustic insulation and door hardware.
- Open work areas. Layouts for workstations, power, data and meeting zones.
Steel Frame Construction
Structural steel frames, mezzanines, platforms and beams for commercial, industrial and residential projects, designed by our in-house engineers and built under the same contract.
- Structural steel buildings. Frames for commercial, industrial and warehouse buildings.
- Mezzanines and platforms. Storage mezzanines, equipment platforms and stairs, designed for your loads.
- Beams and columns. Steel beams and posts for wall removals and open spans.
CCTV & Security Systems
Security cameras, recorders, remote viewing and door access for commercial, industrial and residential properties, with every camera position planned on your floor plan before installation.
- Camera systems. Indoor and outdoor IP cameras: fixed, varifocal and pan-tilt-zoom.
- Recording and storage. Network video recorders sized for your cameras and retention period.
- Remote viewing. Secure phone and desktop access for owners and managers.
Commercial Glass Work
Storefront glazing, office partitions, curtain wall, glass guards and curved glass for commercial buildings, with the engineering documentation prepared by our own department.
- Storefronts. Aluminum-framed entrances and display glazing for retail and restaurants.
- Office partitions. Framed and frameless glass walls and doors for meeting rooms.
- Curtain wall. Glazed facade systems for new buildings and recladding.
Commercial Windows & Doors
Aluminum storefronts, steel and glass doors, closers, panic hardware and energy-efficient windows for commercial buildings, replaced in phases so your business can stay open.
- Storefront systems. Thermally broken aluminum frames, entrances and display glazing.
- Commercial doors. Hollow metal, aluminum and glass doors with matching frames.
- Hardware and closers. Closers, panic devices, electric strikes and power door operators.
Heated Parking
Boiler-fed snow-melt systems for garage ramps, entrances, loading areas and walkways, designed by our engineers and installed by the mechanical division MKC started with.
- Ramp snow-melt. Heated garage ramps, the steepest and most slippery part of a lot.
- Entrances and walkways. Building entrances, sidewalks, stairs and accessible routes.
- Loading and priority zones. Docks, fire routes and other areas that must stay open.
Multistorey Car Park
New parking structures, expansions and garage restoration, with the structure, waterproofing, drainage, heated ramps and ventilation designed and built under one contract.
- Structural design. Cast-in-place, precast and steel parking structures.
- Construction and expansion. New levels, additions and phased builds beside operating parking.
- Waterproofing membranes. Traffic-bearing membranes and joint sealants that keep chlorides out of the slab.
Commercial Waterproofing
Traffic membranes for parking garages, waterproofing for plaza decks and green roofs, and leak repairs in foundation walls and elevator pits, all specified by our in-house engineers.
- Garage traffic membranes. Traffic coatings on suspended slabs, ramps, drive aisles and turns.
- Protected deck membranes. Hot rubberized asphalt under a topping that can also hold snow-melt tubing.
- Plaza decks and green roofs. Membrane, root barrier, insulation and protection board under pavers, planters and soil.
S-100 In-house engineering
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Engineering Services:
Permits & Engineering Letters
Permit drawings, engineering letters and complete permit applications for homes and commercial buildings, prepared by the in-house engineering department of the company that builds the work.
- Permit drawings. Architectural and structural drawings for municipal permit applications.
- Engineering letters. For glass guards, decks, beams, retaining walls and installations.
- Structural reports. Assessments of existing structures with clear recommendations.
Wastewater Engineering Report
Assessments of how a property collects, treats and discharges wastewater, written for the municipality, health unit or ministry reviewing your project, with designs for any upgrade.
- Site assessment. Existing tanks, beds, laterals, interceptors and site conditions.
- Flow calculations. Daily design sewage flow from fixtures, occupancy and use.
- Capacity review. Whether the existing system or sewer connection can take the new load.
Wastewater Management
Grease and oil interceptors, backflow prevention, sewer connections, site drainage and on-site sewage systems, designed by our engineers to by-law requirements and installed under one contract.
- Grease interceptors. Sized and installed for restaurants, cafeterias and food counters.
- Oil and grit interceptors. For repair shops, garages and sites where sand or grit can reach sewers.
- Backflow prevention. Premise isolation devices, installed under permit, with annual test coordination.
Structural Engineering
Structural design for wall removals, additions, decks, mezzanines and commercial alterations, with drawings, letters and site reviews from engineers who work with the people who build.
- Beam and column design. Bearing wall removals and open-concept layouts.
- Footings and foundations. New footings, foundation checks and load paths for additions.
- Steel design. Frames, connections, lintels and mezzanines.
Mechanical Engineering
Heating, cooling, ventilation, hydronic and plumbing design for homes and commercial buildings, with the calculations and drawings a permit needs, installed by the mechanical division MKC started with.
- HVAC design. Heating, cooling and ventilation for homes, offices and industrial space.
- Load calculations. Heat loss and heat gain calculations for right-sized equipment.
- Hydronic design. Boilers, radiant floors, chilled water and snow-melt systems.
Civil Engineering
Lot grading plans, storm drainage, retaining walls, driveways and erosion and sediment control for homes and commercial sites, prepared for municipal approval, with construction available under the same contract.
- Lot grading plans. Grading plans and final grading certificates for permits.
- Storm drainage. Swales, catch basins, storm connections and on-site storage.
- Retaining walls. Design for wall height, soil and surcharge loads.
G-003 How we work
Our Process
- 1
Free Estimate
Tell us what you have in mind. We review your space and goals and give you a clear estimate at no cost.
- 2
Design + Permits
Our in-house designers model your project in 3D so you can see it and settle every choice. Our in-house engineering team prepares drawings, engineering letters and permit applications.
- 3
Material Procurement
We order from trusted suppliers such as Unilock, Techo-Bloc, TimberTech, Trex and Benjamin Moore, and schedule deliveries around the work.
- 4
Construction Process
Our crews build to code with site supervision and regular updates, so you always know where things stand.
- 5
Project Completion
Final inspection, walkthrough and clean-up. On time, within budget and beyond expectations. That is the MKC Guarantee.
G-004 MKC by the numbers
G-005 Partners & affiliations
We value
our partnerships
G-006 What we build
From kitchens
to car parks.
G-007 Client reviews
What our clients
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G-008 Questions
Frequently asked questions
Don’t see your question? Call (647) 637-6052 or ask in your estimate request.
What areas do you serve?
Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Mississauga and Bradford West Gwillimbury. Our head office is in North York near Highway 400. If you’re not sure we cover your address, call us.
Is the estimate really free?
Yes. We look at the space, talk through what you want and give you a clear estimate at no cost. It’s step one of our process.
Do you handle permits and engineering?
Yes. MKC has an in-house engineering department. We prepare drawings and engineering letters and manage permit applications during the planning stage.
Do you take on commercial projects?
Yes. Our commercial division covers mechanical and hydronic piping, HVAC and air compressors, fire protection, office fit-outs, steel frame construction, glass, heated parking and more.
What is the MKC Guarantee?
On time, within budget, and beyond expectations. It’s the standard we hold every project to.
Do you offer financing?
Financing is available on eligible projects through our partner Financeit. Ask us about it during your estimate.
How quickly will you get back to me?
We typically reply within 24 hours, by phone or email, to book a time to see the space.
How long will my project take?
It depends on the job: its size, the permits it needs and the materials. Your estimate comes with a written schedule, and we aim to beat the usual industry timeline on every project.
Are you insured and registered with WSIB?
Yes. MKC carries $5 million in liability insurance and is registered with WSIB. We send a WSIB clearance certificate on request, as condo boards and commercial clients often ask.
Do you give a warranty?
Yes. Every project comes with a written workmanship warranty of 2 to 5 years, depending on the work.
Can I see my project before it is built?
Yes. Our in-house designers model your project in 3D, so you can see the layout and finishes, compare options and approve every choice before anything is ordered or built.
G-009 Free estimate
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