The best general contractors in Barrie in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, Bay Point Contracting and Elliam Contracting, then three more top-rated local firms. Our Google Maps searches found 120 businesses for Barrie. Only 12 were Barrie contractors with a website and 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews. A Simcoe County basement runs $30,000 to $60,000 or more in 2026, one local guide says.
- Only 12 of the 120 businesses our Barrie general contractor search found met our bar of 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews.
- Bay Point Contracting and Elliam Contracting lead the Barrie list, each with a 5.0 Google rating from 35 reviews.
- Barrie charges $8.19 per square metre to permit a house alteration in 2026, with a $178.48 minimum and a $20 pre-screening fee.
- GDS Landscaping puts a Simcoe County basement at $30,000 to $60,000 or more, and a legal second suite at $50,000 to $80,000 or more.
- Rockland Renovations puts a Barrie-area kitchen at $30,000 to $75,000 and an addition at $350 or more per square foot in 2026.
| Rank | Company | Best for | Credentials | Google rating | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro House Maintenance | Comparing vetted general contractors for free | Every pro: licences, WSIB, insurance, references, background | Not applicable (matching service) | Serves Barrie |
| 2 | Bay Point Contracting | Design-led renovations and accessibility work | None stated on its website | 5.0 (35 reviews) | Barrie |
| 3 | Elliam Contracting | Secondary suites and full-home renovations | None stated on its website | 5.0 (35 reviews) | Barrie |
| 4 | Bosscon Contracting Group | Renovations with electrical upgrades | None stated on its website | 4.9 (36 reviews) | Barrie |
| 5 | NEW PAGE CONSTRUCTION | Rebuilding after water or fire damage | None stated on its website | 5.0 (12 reviews) | Barrie |
| 6 | JC Unlimited Contracting Inc | Kitchens and custom cabinets | Founded 2010 (company-stated) | 4.8 (67 reviews) | Barrie |
Who are the best general contractors in Barrie in 2026?
The best general contractors in Barrie in 2026 are Pro House Maintenance, Bay Point Contracting and Elliam Contracting. Three more firms round out the top six. Four of the five firms we rank hold a 5.0 Google rating, and JC Unlimited Contracting has the most reviews, with 67.
1. Pro House Maintenance: best for comparing vetted general contractors for free
Pro House Maintenance is a free way for Barrie homeowners to compare general contractors. Before any pro joins our network, we check WSIB clearance, liability insurance, references and background. You describe the project once, get several written quotes and pick a pro, backed by our satisfaction guarantee.
- Trade licences. Renovations and additions often include electrical and gas work, so we confirm ESA and TSSA licences for the trades that need them.
- WSIB clearance and liability insurance. We confirm a current WSIB clearance and commercial general liability insurance before a pro joins our network.
- Reviews and references. We read public reviews and speak with past clients before a pro is accepted, looking for patterns, not one-off complaints.
- Background checks. We run background checks before a pro is matched with homeowners, because the people in your home matter as much as the work.
- Tell us about the job. Share the project and your address through the free quote form. It takes about a minute.
- Get matched with vetted pros. We match you with several pros who have already passed our checks and serve your area.
- Compare written quotes. Each pro gives you a written quote, so you can compare price, scope and timing side by side.
- Hire with a guarantee behind you. You choose who to hire. Work from a pro we matched you with is backed by our satisfaction guarantee; ask us for the terms before you sign.
2. Bay Point Contracting: best for design-led renovations and accessibility work
- Google rating 5.0 from 35 reviews checked Nov 3, 2026
- Warranty Lifetime structural warranty company website
- Based in Barrie
- Visit the Bay Point Contracting website
Bay Point Contracting has a Welham Road address in Barrie and a 5.0 Google rating from 35 reviews. Its site says one in-house team takes each job “from the first sketch to the final touch,” from design through construction. It lists renovations, additions, exterior work and accessibility changes such as ramps, wider doorways and roll-in showers.
- Strengths: Its site offers fixed pricing and “a lifetime structural warranty,” with a client project portal.
- Watch-outs: We found no WSIB or insurance details on its site, so ask for proof of both before you sign.
- Best for: Making a Barrie home safer for a parent who uses a walker or wheelchair.
3. Elliam Contracting: best for secondary suites and full-home renovations
- Google rating 5.0 from 35 reviews checked Nov 3, 2026
- Warranty Workmanship warranty with 3-month and 1-year follow-ups company website
- Based in Barrie
- Visit the Elliam Contracting website
Elliam Contracting has a Caplan Avenue address in Barrie and a 5.0 Google rating from 35 reviews. Its site says you get “a detailed scope, fixed price, and clear timeline,” and that it handles permits and gives you portal access. It lists full-home renovations, additions, basements and secondary suites.
- Strengths: It offers a workmanship warranty, with check-ins 3 months and 1 year after the job ends.
- Watch-outs: It serves York, Simcoe, Dufferin and Peel, and takes commercial jobs, so confirm its Barrie crew and start date.
- Best for: A basement suite for a grown child, an aging parent or a tenant.
4. Bosscon Contracting Group: best for renovations with electrical upgrades
- Google rating 4.9 from 36 reviews checked Nov 3, 2026
- Based in Barrie
- Visit the Bosscon Contracting Group website
Bosscon Contracting Group has a Russell Hill Drive address in Barrie and a 4.9 Google rating from 36 reviews. Its site says it works with SID Electrical on lighting design, service upgrades and rough-ins. It also offers “complimentary consultations with our experienced interior designers.”
- Strengths: It can run the electrical side of a renovation through one contract, which helps on panel or lighting upgrades.
- Watch-outs: It also builds commercial, industrial and institutional projects, so ask who will manage your home job.
- Best for: A kitchen or basement that needs new circuits and pot lights.
5. NEW PAGE CONSTRUCTION: best for rebuilding after water or fire damage
- Google rating 5.0 from 12 reviews checked Nov 3, 2026
- Based in Barrie
- Visit the NEW PAGE CONSTRUCTION website
New Page Construction has a Prince William Way address in Barrie and a 5.0 Google rating from 12 reviews. Its site says it rebuilds after water or fire damage but does not “handle emergency cleanup.” It says it works with homeowners and insurance partners, and it installs smart home systems.
- Strengths: It focuses on the rebuild stage after a flood, from drywall and flooring to structural repair.
- Watch-outs: It has the fewest reviews of the ranked firms, and we found no warranty terms on its site, so ask for them.
- Best for: Rebuilding a basement after an insurance claim for a flood.
6. JC Unlimited Contracting Inc: best for kitchens and custom cabinets
- Google rating 4.8 from 67 reviews checked Nov 3, 2026
- Founded 2010 company website
- Based in Barrie
- Visit the JC Unlimited Contracting Inc website
JC Unlimited Contracting has a Bayview Drive address in Barrie and a 4.8 Google rating from 67 reviews. Its site says it has offered “Home Renovation Services in Barrie Since 2010.” It describes a design, supply and build process and lists custom homes, kitchens, bathrooms, basements and custom cabinets.
- Strengths: It has the most Google reviews of the firms we rank, and its site walks through kitchen choices in detail.
- Watch-outs: We found no WSIB, insurance or warranty details on its site, so get each in writing.
- Best for: An open-concept kitchen with built-in cabinets.
How much does a general contractor cost in Barrie?
A Barrie-area kitchen costs $25,000 to $60,000 or more in 2026, says GDS Landscaping and General Contracting, a firm not ranked here. Rockland Renovations, also not ranked, puts a kitchen at $30,000 to $75,000 and a basement at $40,000 to $90,000. Most general contractors build their fee into those totals.
| Job | Typical cost (CAD) | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen refresh (refaced cabinets, counters) | $15,000 to $25,000 | GDS Landscaping |
| Kitchen, mid-range full reno | $25,000 to $45,000 | GDS Landscaping |
| Full bathroom gut and rebuild | $12,000 to $20,000 | GDS Landscaping |
| Finished basement | $35 to $75 per sq ft | GDS Landscaping |
| Legal second suite with kitchen | $50,000 to $80,000+ | GDS Landscaping |
| Home addition | $350+ per sq ft | Rockland Renovations |
| Barrie house alteration permit | $8.19 per m², $178.48 minimum | City of Barrie |
| Barrie addition permit | $17.38 per m² | City of Barrie |
Plumbing drives the price more than finishes do. GDS says bathrooms and kitchens are the costly part of a basement, along with low ceilings and egress windows. Rockland puts a whole-home renovation at $250 to $350 or more per square foot, and it advises a 15% to 20% contingency.
Our general contractor cost guide breaks fees and markups down, and the general contractor statistics cover Ontario job data. Planning more space? Get free home addition quotes in Barrie from screened pros.
How do you choose a general contractor in Barrie?
To choose a Barrie general contractor, check its WSIB clearance and liability cover. Ask who pulls each permit, then compare written quotes for the same scope. Ontario law says any home reno contract worth more than $50 must be in writing. The province also suggests a deposit of no more than 10% of the price.
- Check the licence. A general contractor hires the trades, and Ontario says no one can run an electrical contracting business without an ESA licence. Check the electrician on your job in ESA's Contractor Locator.
- Confirm WSIB clearance. Ask for the company’s WSIB account number and confirm a current clearance on WSIB’s free eClearance lookup.
- Ask for proof of liability insurance. A certificate of commercial general liability insurance should name the company that will do the work.
- Ask about city licences and permits. Ask Barrie whether the job needs a municipal licence or building permit before work starts.
- Get it in writing. Under Ontario law, any home renovation contract worth more than $50 must be in writing, and the final price cannot exceed an estimate by more than 10% unless you agree (Ontario consumer protection rules).
- Keep the deposit small. Ontario recommends a down payment of no more than 10%, and never paying in full before the work is done.
Three of the five firms we rank show no WSIB or insurance details on their sites, so ask each for a clearance certificate. Ontario also says, “The final price for all goods and services cannot be more than 10% over the original estimate unless you have agreed to new work or a new price.”
Doing the lower level? Our basement finishing cost guide has Ontario prices, or compare basement renovation quotes in Barrie. Heading south? See the best general contractors in Newmarket and Vaughan general contractors.
How did we rank these Barrie general contractors?
We ranked these firms on public data, and no firm paid for a spot. Our Google Maps searches for Barrie found 120 businesses. Of those, 30 had a builder or contractor listing, and 22 had a website and a Barrie base. Just 12 held 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews.
| Step | Businesses remaining |
|---|---|
| Found on Google Maps | 120 |
| Primary Google category is a general contractor | 30 |
| Open, with a website of its own | 22 |
| In Barrie (by address or Google map pin) | 22 |
| 4.5+ stars from 10+ Google reviews | 12 |
| Website readable when checked | 5 |
| Listed on this page (top ranked) | 5 |
We then read each site. Four sites would not load for us. Three firms did other work: one does commercial builds, one does business property upkeep and one sells trim and doors. That left 5 that could rank. None matched a licence record in our check, so we make no licence claims.
The score blends each rating with its review count, so a 5.0 from 35 reviews ranks above a 5.0 from 12. We checked every fact on November 3, 2026, and we recheck every 90 days. See an error? Tell our editors about it and we will review it.
What do Barrie homeowners ask before they hire a general contractor?
Barrie homeowners ask what a renovation costs, which jobs need a permit and how to compare local contractors. These answers draw on two 2026 Simcoe County price guides, the City of Barrie permit page and 2026 fee schedule, and Ontario consumer rules. Each answer stands alone, so go straight to your question.
How much does a general contractor cost in Barrie?
It depends on scope. GDS Landscaping puts a Barrie-area kitchen at $25,000 to $60,000 or more and a full bathroom gut at $12,000 to $20,000 in 2026. Rockland Renovations puts a kitchen at $30,000 to $75,000. General contractors build their fee into the price, so compare full written quotes for the same scope.
Do I need a building permit to renovate in Barrie?
For many jobs, yes. The City of Barrie says you need a permit to add a basement suite, build a walkout or underpin. A finished basement needs one when it changes structure, plumbing, HVAC, fire separations, bedrooms or window sizes. Any deck attached to the house needs one too.
How much is a renovation permit in Barrie?
Barrie's 2026 fee for altering a house is $8.19 per square metre, and a new addition is $17.38 per square metre. The minimum fee for a house permit is $178.48, plus a $20 pre-screening fee. An open deck without a roof is a flat $208.08, and underpinning adds $405.61.
How many good general contractors are there in Barrie?
By our count, 5 Barrie general contractors met our bar. Our searches found 120 businesses. Of those, 30 had a contractor listing, 22 had a website and a Barrie base, and 12 held 4.5 stars from 10 or more reviews. Four sites would not load and three firms did other work, so 5 could rank.
Is Pro House Maintenance free for Barrie homeowners?
Yes. Pro House Maintenance is free for homeowners. You describe your renovation once, and we match you with several pros who have passed WSIB, insurance, reference and background checks. You compare their written quotes and choose who to hire, and our satisfaction guarantee backs the work.
Where can you find general contractors near Barrie?
The closest general contractors lists to Barrie cover Newmarket (41 km away), Aurora (47 km away) and Richmond Hill (60 km away). Each list follows the same method: 4.5-star Google ratings from 10 or more reviews, official registry checks where Ontario requires a licence, and free vetted matching from Pro House Maintenance at number one.
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- Home Additions statistics and cost data from our research team
- GDS Landscaping and General Contracting, Landscaping & Renovation Cost Guide: Barrie & Simcoe County (2026)
- Rockland Renovations, Budgeting for Home Renovations in 2026
- City of Barrie, Residential Building Permits
- City of Barrie, 2026 User Fees, Schedule K Building Services
- Government of Ontario, Your rights when starting home renovations or repairs
- WSIB, eClearance lookup