Construction Project Management & Consulting in Toronto & the GTA
We run your build for you, or advise you before you buy or build. The first consultation is free.
Your Project, Run by a Builder
Jacko Contracting manages construction projects for owner-builders and investors across Toronto and the GTA for 15% of the project cost, with a $5,000 minimum fee. Consultations are free: we visit, look at what you want to do, and tell you whether it can work and roughly what it will cost.
Some clients want to hire their own trades but need someone who knows construction to run them. Others want an honest opinion before they buy a house or commit to a big project. That is what this service is for.
Jacko is a journeyman carpenter with the Carpenters’ Union Local 27 and has worked on more than 500 construction projects. You get that experience on your side, whether we manage your build or simply advise you. Prefer us to build it? Ask for a free estimate instead.
What We Offer
Project management for owner-builders
You hire the trades; we manage them for you. We plan the schedule, coordinate trades and deliveries, book City inspections, track the budget and check the quality of the work, with regular updates.
Feasibility consultations
Not sure if your idea will work? We check zoning, permits, structure and budget for a legal basement apartment, underpinning, an addition or a garden suite, and tell you what it would take.
Pre-purchase walkthroughs for investors
Buying an older house to renovate or rent? We walk it with you before you buy and look at basement height, structure, a possible second unit and what the renovation will realistically cost.
How It Works
- Call or send the form. Tell us about your project or the house you are looking at. We reply within 24 hours.
- Free consultation. We visit the site, walk through it with you and answer your questions on the spot.
- Your plan. You get our recommendation and, if you want us involved, a project management agreement or a quote to build it.
Pricing
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| Consultation and site visit | Free |
| Project management | 15% of project cost, $5,000 minimum |
| Detailed written reports or extra visits | Discussed by phone and quoted before we start |
Planning a budget? See our 2026 cost guides for legal basement apartments, underpinning and home additions.
Why Work With Jacko Contracting
- Journeyman carpenter, Carpenters’ Union Local 27, with 500+ projects behind him
- Permits and drawings handled; see how our permit handling works
- $2M liability insurance and WSIB clearance
- A 5-year workmanship warranty on the work our crew builds
- We reply to every enquiry within 24 hours
Project Management FAQ
How much does construction project management cost?
We charge 15% of the project cost, with a minimum fee of $5,000. The consultation before you decide is free. Anything beyond that, such as a detailed written report, is discussed on the phone and quoted before we start.
Is the consultation really free?
Yes. We visit, look at what you want to do, and tell you honestly whether it can work, what permits it needs and roughly what it will cost. There is no obligation to hire us.
What is the difference between project management and hiring you as the general contractor?
As your general contractor, we build the project and are responsible for the whole job under one contract. With project management, you hire the trades and we manage them on your behalf: scheduling, permits, inspections, budget and quality checks.
Can you help if I am building my own home?
Yes. We work with owner-builders on new homes, additions and garden suites. We can manage the whole build, or step in for the parts you want help with, such as permits, framing or trade scheduling.
Is a pre-purchase walkthrough the same as a home inspection?
No. We are contractors, not licensed home inspectors. Our walkthrough looks at what it would take to renovate the house, such as basement height for a legal suite, structure and likely costs. We recommend a home inspection as well.
What areas do you cover?
Toronto and the GTA, including North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Mississauga, Brampton, Oakville and Aurora.
Book a Free Consultation
Tell us what you are planning or which house you are looking at. We will get back to you within 24 hours to book a visit.
647-642-4664
info@jackocontracting.com
13 Stadacona Dr., North York, ON M6A 1Y5
Mon – Sat, 8am to 6pm