Plex and heritage home renovation in Montreal
- RBQ licensed
- 35 years of experience
- Workshop in Dorval
- Same-day callback
Duplexes, triplexes, shoeboxes and row houses: we renovate Montreal's typical buildings while respecting their character, the party walls and your borough's PIIA rules.
RBQ-licensed general contractor
Licensed and fully insured
35 years of experience
Renovation and cabinetry in Montreal for three decades
Own cabinetry workshop in Dorval
Your cabinets and millwork are built in-house
Same-day callback
Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Before and after: our real projects
Photos of jobs completed by our team in Montreal. Drag the slider to compare.
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterPlexes built between 1900 and 1950 have hardwood floors worth saving, original mouldings and woodwork, but also tired wood structures, poorly soundproofed party walls and cast-iron plumbing. Renovating a plex means knowing what to keep, what to restore and what to replace.
Ébénisterie SAM combines the general contractor, who manages structure and permits, and the cabinetmaker, who restores woodwork and staircases and builds the built-in furniture. We work for owner-occupants as well as investors renovating a unit between tenants.
What a plex renovation includes
- Assessment of the structure, party walls and envelope
- Permit applications and PIIA compliance (facades and heritage sectors)
- Soundproofing of party walls and ceilings between units
- Turnkey kitchen and bathroom, plumbing and electrical to code
- Restoration of original floors, mouldings, doors and staircases
- Built-in furniture made in the workshop for narrow spaces
Our method: a hassle-free renovation in 5 steps
- 01
Consultation and assessment
Home visit, laser measurements and a structural review (load-bearing walls, plumbing, electrical).
Week 1
- 02
3D plans and detailed quote
Photorealistic renderings so you can see the result, and a line-by-line quote with no surprises.
Weeks 2 to 3
- 03
Permits and regulations
We prepare the applications with your borough (transformation permit, PIIA) so the site is compliant.
Project dependent
- 04
Workshop fabrication
While plans are approved, your cabinets and millwork are built in Dorval by our cabinetmakers.
2 to 6 weeks
- 05
Construction, installation and handover
Site protection, clean demolition, certified trades, installation and final inspection.
3 to 8 weeks
Frequently asked questions about plex renovation
What is the PIIA and does it apply to me?
The PIIA (site planning and architectural integration programme) is a borough by-law governing the appearance of buildings in certain sectors, notably plex facades in the Plateau, Outremont or Rosemont. Interior work is generally not covered, but windows, doors and balconies often are. We check for you.
Can a party wall be soundproofed?
Yes. Depending on the construction, we add a decoupled partition with acoustic insulation and soundproofing drywall, which noticeably improves comfort between two units.
Do you renovate a unit between tenants?
Yes, often. We propose a tight schedule (kitchen, bathroom, floors, paint) to limit vacancy, with a quote adapted to a rental unit.
In which neighbourhoods do you renovate plexes?
Mainly Plateau-Mont-Royal, Villeray, Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Hochelaga, Verdun, Outremont, NDG and Ahuntsic, but we travel anywhere on the island.
Tell us about your plex
Address, number of units and the work you have in mind: we call back the same day to schedule a free visit.
Prefer to talk to someone?
Call 514 279-2626Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
