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Commercial & Multi-Family

Commercial and multi-family projects, delivered on time and on budget

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We take on one or two projects at a time — so you always get our full team and complete attention.

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[01] About Us

We only commit to one or two projects at a time — so every client gets our full team, transparent process, and a contractor that never gets stretched thin, since 2013.

[2013 — 2026]
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10+

Years delivering commercial and multi-family renovations across Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge

250+

Residential units renovated — from routine turnover improvements to full building overhauls

7

Projects completed or underway — taking on only what we can fully commit to

[04] Our Services

The areas we specialize in

[001]

Commercial Build Outs

We deliver commercial fit-outs for retail, office, and mixed-use spaces from 1,000 to 5,000 sq ft — working directly with developers, purchasers, and consultants from permit through to turnkey delivery.

[Design & Engineering] [Permit Issuance] [Tenant Coordination] [Construction Management] [Systematic Execution] [Progress Tracking]

Our clients include chiropractors, tech companies, insurance brokerages, law firms, hair salons, and national franchises. We bring the same hands-on team and full attention to every space we build.

[Design & Engineering] [Permit Issuance] [Tenant Coordination] [Progress Tracking]

[002]

Multi-Family Renovations

End-to-end renovation management for occupied multi-family buildings — from routine unit turnover to full building overhauls of 40 to 100 units at a pace of 15 units per month, with phased occupancy to accelerate your timeline.

[Design & Engineering] [Permit Issuance] [Municipal Approvals] [Sub-metering Utilities] [Construction Management] [Lease-Down & Lease-Up]

We work directly with building departments to phase occupancy floor by floor — so your building starts generating revenue as fast as possible while the work continues around active tenants.

[Permit Issuance] [Municipal Approvals] [Construction Mgmt] [Progress Tracking]

[03] Our Process

How we work

Step [01]

Design & Permitting

We engage with your architect and consultants to work through the design, layout, and building permit process — evaluating materials for best economics and lead time before mobilizing.

Step [02]

Mobilization & Execution

Our in-house carpenters and trusted subtrades execute the full scope — always mindful that we're working in occupied buildings alongside existing businesses and residents.

Step [03]

Completion & Handover

We walk every completed space with you to identify and address deficiencies — and stay engaged post-construction for any additional customizations or fit-outs you want completed.

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[04] Projects

Selected work

KW & Cambridge

Project [001]

164 Belmont Ave

Location

Kitchener, Ontario

Scope

30 units — Multi-Family Renovation

Status

Completed

A full suite-by-suite renovation across 30 occupied units — upgrading kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, and fixtures while coordinating around existing tenants throughout.

Project [002]

270 Spadina Rd E

Location

Kitchener, Ontario

Scope

103 units — Large-Scale Renovation

Status

Completed

A phased 103-unit renovation delivered at 15 units per month — with early occupancy phased by floor to accelerate lease-up and generate revenue while work continued.

Project [003]

80–84 Union Blvd

Location

Kitchener, Ontario

Scope

35 units — Multi-Family Renovation

Status

In Progress

An active renovation across two adjoining buildings — 35 units being modernized with updated kitchens, bathrooms, and flooring while the buildings remain partially occupied.

[05] Our Partners

We work with a trusted network of designers, consultants, and trades who are adaptable, dependable, and ready for any challenge.

[05] Testimonials

We support our clients at every stage, delivering projects that meet goals, timelines, and expectations.

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Slate delivered our renovation on time and to an exceptional standard. Their attention to detail made the entire process seamless.

JP
James Porter
Director, Northfield
99%

Defect-free handover rate across completed multi-family projects

SC
Slate Craftsmen
Quality Assurance
"

From planning through to completion, Slate were a reliable and proactive partner on a complex multi-phase renovation project.

SM
Sarah Mitchell
Head of Property, UrbanCore
"

Their ability to manage scale without compromising quality sets Slate Craftsmen apart from other contractors we've worked with.

DH
Daniel Hughes
Commercial Manager, Crestview
250+

Residential units renovated across Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge

SC
Slate Craftsmen
Since 2013
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Clear communication, strong leadership, and a commitment to delivery made Slate a pleasure to work with from start to finish.

LE
Laura Evans
Project Lead, Stonebridge
"

Slate brought structure and clarity to a demanding renovation schedule while consistently exceeding our expectations at every milestone.

MG
Michael Grant
Operations Director, Summit

[07] FAQs

Answering your questions

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[06] Get In Touch

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