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Home Renovations

Home Renovations work on an Ontario home

Renovating a home in Ontario can mean anything from modernising one dated room to reworking an entire house down to the studs. Whatever the scale, the process is the same: tell us what you want to change, share a few photos, and get a free quote for the work.

We take on small renovation projects that many contractors turn away, as well as large multi-room remodels that need careful planning, permits and coordination across trades. Where structural changes or building permits are involved, the work is handled by appropriately qualified contractors and your municipality's requirements are part of the plan from day one.

Home Renovations services in Ontario

Whole-Home Renovation

Planning a full home renovation in Ontario? Get a free quote for the whole project — layout, kitchens, baths, flooring — handled by one accountable crew.

Condo Renovation

Condo renovations done by crews who know how condos work — board approvals, elevator bookings, quiet hours. Get a free quote for your unit.

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Planning a home renovation in Ontario

The biggest cost lever in any renovation is how much you move. Keeping kitchens, bathrooms and walls where they are lets the budget go into finishes; relocating plumbing stacks, taking out a load-bearing wall or changing window openings pulls in engineering, permits and extra trades. The age of the house matters too. Homes built before 1990 can hide asbestos in plaster, flooring and duct wrap, vermiculite in the attic, knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, and galvanized or poly-B supply lines. None of that can be priced properly until walls open, so a sensible quote names allowances for it rather than pretending it isn't there.

Ask who pulls the building permit and whose name goes on it; that should be the contractor's job, not something left to you by default. Ask for a WSIB clearance certificate so an injury on your property doesn't become your problem, confirm that electrical will be done by a Licensed Electrical Contractor with an ESA notification and plumbing by a licensed plumber, and get a written scope that separates labour, materials and HST. In a condo, the board or property manager usually has to approve the scope, insurance and work hours before anything starts.

Interior renovations run year-round in Ontario, but permit review times vary by municipality and can stretch in spring, when everyone wants to start at once. Doing design and permits over the winter often gets you an early start. To get a quote here, describe the rooms involved and what you want changed, attach photos of the current space and any drawings you already have, and you'll receive a quote with no obligation. Larger projects usually include a site visit before the numbers are final.

Common questions

Do I need a building permit to renovate my house in Ontario?
Cosmetic work such as painting, new flooring, or new cabinets and fixtures in the same positions generally doesn't need one. Removing or altering load-bearing walls, adding plumbing, changing window or door openings, adding a unit or making other structural changes does. The Ontario Building Code sets the rules, but your municipality issues the permit, so check with its building department or have your contractor apply.
What should a renovation contract include?
A room-by-room scope of work, a materials list or clearly stated allowances, who obtains permits and books inspections, a payment schedule tied to completed milestones rather than dates, start and estimated finish dates, how changes are priced and approved in writing, cleanup and disposal, and workmanship warranty terms. HST should be shown separately. If something matters to you, get it written down before work begins.
Can I live in my house during a renovation?
Often, yes, as long as at least one bathroom and some way to cook stay usable. Whole-home gut jobs, asbestos or lead abatement, and hardwood refinishing are the usual reasons to move out for a stretch. Dust barriers, a sealed-off work zone and a daily cleanup routine make staying far more bearable, so ask the contractor exactly how they plan to contain the work.
How long does a condo renovation take?
Condo work usually takes longer than the same job in a house because of building rules: management approval of the scope, restricted working hours, elevator bookings for deliveries and debris, and noise limits. A bathroom might take a few weeks; a full suite renovation can run a few months. Starting the board approval process while you gather quotes saves time.

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