Contractors in Waterloo Region

Kitchener sits at the centre of a fast-growing region, and its housing reflects two very different eras. The older neighbourhoods near downtown hold substantial century housing, while sustained growth has added large volumes of newer subdivision construction and, more recently, significant intensification along the light rail corridor.

The regional economy has been strong, which has kept the trades market busy and competitive for labour. As in St. Thomas, that translates into longer lead times for residential work than homeowners might expect, particularly for the licensed trades.

One practical note specific to the region: services here are split between the City of Kitchener and the Region of Waterloo, so which authority you deal with depends on the type of work. Your contractor should know; if they do not, that is informative.