Full Home Renovation!

We manage full home renovations from the first design conversation through final handover. One team handles every phase, design, structural engineering coordination, permit management, mechanical systems, kitchen and bathroom construction, flooring, painting, and finishing throughout. No juggling separate contractors. No coordination gaps between designers and builders. No surprises buried in a vague initial quote that surfaces as the project progresses.

Kitchen & Bath!

Main & Upper Floor!

Main Floor Renovation:

New flooring throughout in a consistent material
Unified floor plate that reads as one connected space
Properly positioned pot lights and accent fixtures
Each zone illuminated appropriately
New trim and millwork at a consistent profile throughout
Interior paint chosen alongside the new cabinetry, countertops, and flooring

Upper Floor, Bedrooms & Hallways:

New flooring in all bedrooms and hallways
Fresh paint throughout
Updated closet organization in every bedroom
New interior doors with consistent hardware
Bedroom lighting upgrades
Secondary bathroom renovation for the shared bathroom used by children or guests

Basement!

Full Basement Finishing — We transform unfinished basements into functional living spaces.
Legal Basement Apartments — We build fully code-compliant, rent-ready secondary suites.
Separate Entrance Construction — We build code-compliant below-grade stairwells and entrances.
Moisture & Mould Protection — OBC-compliant framing and vapour barrier keeps basements dry.
Rental Income Potential — Legal suites generate $1,500–$2,800 per month in rent.
Property Value — A legal suite adds $80,000–$150,000+ in property value.
Flexible Financing Available — Finance basement projects from $500–$100,000 through Financeit.

Exterior, Window, Door!

Exterior & Curb Appeal:

Updated siding or cladding where needed
New roofing where the existing roof requires replacement
Soffit and fascia replacement
Exterior painting
New front door and updated entry hardware
Updated front entry landscaping
Deck or patio construction where in scope

Windows & Doors:

New energy-efficient windows throughout the home
All windows ENERGY STAR rated
Properly sized for each room they serve
Frame profiles and glass packages matched to each exposure
Exterior doors replaced with modern, insulated units
One of the most significant sources of heat loss, eliminated

Renovation Cost!

Full home renovation is the largest investment category in residential construction, and cost ranges reflect the enormous variation in home sizes, scope depths, structural complexity, and material tier choices. The following framework provides a realistic reference for GTA market pricing:

Cost Per Square Foot Framework:
One of the most common ways to establish a rough budget parameter for a full home renovation is cost per square foot of living area. In the current GTA market:

Standard renovation scope: (updating all finishes, mechanical systems, kitchen and bathrooms, flooring and paint throughout): $150–$250+ per sq ft of gross living area
Mid to upper-range scope: (structural changes, comprehensive mechanical upgrades, premium materials, custom cabinetry): $200–$350+ per sq ft
Premium renovation: (significant structural reconfiguration, high-end custom everything, premium stone and tile throughout): $300–$500+ per sq ft

Cost-breakdown!

For a mid-range full home renovation of a 1,800 sq ft GTA home, approximate cost distribution typically looks like this:

Design, drawings & permits: 4–8% of total project cost
Demolition and disposal: 3–5%
Structural work (walls, beams, posts): 5–10%
Mechanical systems, electrical, plumbing, HVAC: 15–25%
Kitchen renovation: 15–20%
Bathroom renovations (all bathrooms): 15–20%
Flooring throughout: 8–12%
Windows and exterior doors: 5–10%
Interior doors, trim, and millwork: 4–7%
Interior painting throughout: 3–6%
Basement (if in scope): 10–20% additional
Contingency (recommended): 10–15%, always carry a contingency on a full home renovation

Why Choose Us!

One team manages design, permits, and all construction, with every scope element priced upfront in a detailed itemized estimate. All permits — building, ESA, plumbing, and HVAC — are managed in-house. Engineering coordination is included for all structural modifications. Licensed trades handle electrical, plumbing, and tile work in-house, with regular project updates provided throughout. All change orders are documented and approved before work proceeds. Completed work is backed by a 1–2 year workmanship warranty, and we are fully insured (GCL) and WSIB compliant. Complete permit close-out documentation is provided at handover, so no open permits surface as a problem at resale.

How long does a full home renovation take in the GTA?

For a typical GTA home in the 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft range, a comprehensive full home renovation takes 4 to 8 months from construction start to final handover. The design and permit phase preceding construction adds 2 to 4 months depending on design complexity and permit approval timelines. From initial consultation to move-back-in, plan for 6 to 12 months for a fully comprehensive project. Larger homes, more complex structural work, or projects with custom elements and longer lead-time materials can extend this timeline. We provide a detailed project schedule before construction begins and communicate any adjustments throughout.

Can I Live in My Home During a Full Renovation?

This is one of the first practical questions most homeowners ask, and the honest answer is: it depends on the scope, your threshold for disruption, and your household's specific circumstances.

For renovations that are primarily cosmetic and finishing, flooring, painting, trim, and bathroom updates, most homeowners can remain in the property with manageable disruption. For comprehensive renovations that involve structural work, mechanical system replacement, a full kitchen gut, and simultaneous multi-bathroom renovation, the disruption level during active construction phases is significant. Dust, noise, no functional kitchen for weeks, bathrooms out of service in sequence, these are real daily impacts that many families find impractical to manage in place, particularly if young children, remote work requirements, or specific health considerations are factors.

We have an honest conversation about this during the consultation phase and give you a clear picture of what the disruption level will look like at each stage of the project. Some clients stay throughout, some relocate for the active demolition and rough-in phases and return for the finishing stages, and some rent alternative accommodation for the full duration of a major renovation. None of these is the wrong choice, the right answer depends on your specific circumstances and your realistic assessment of what you can manage day to day.

💡 If temporary relocation is financially challenging, consider that the total cost of 3 to 4 months of temporary accommodation is often modest relative to the total renovation investment, and that the quality of the renovation execution is often meaningfully better when trades aren't working around a family living in the home.

How do I know if my home is a good candidate for a full renovation vs. a teardown?

The foundation and structural framing of the home are the primary factors. If the foundation is sound and the structural framing is in good condition or can be addressed within reasonable cost, renovation typically makes more sense than teardown for most GTA properties, particularly given the significant permit, demolition, and construction cost of new build, and the emotional and community value of an existing home. Signs that teardown might be the better path: severe foundation failure that makes repair uneconomical, extensive structural rot or termite damage throughout the framing, or a lot-to-home footprint ratio where the land value far exceeds what the renovated home would be worth. We assess these factors honestly during consultation.

Do I need an architect for a full home renovation?

Not necessarily, but it depends on the scope of structural modifications. For full home renovations that include load-bearing wall removal, new structural openings, or modifications to the building's structural system, engineering drawings stamped by a licensed structural engineer are required as part of the building permit application. The engineer's role is structural verification and specification, the design and project coordination remain with our team. For renovations that are entirely within the existing envelope without structural changes, engineering is not required. We assess this during the design phase and coordinate with structural engineers directly where their involvement is needed.

How do you handle unexpected conditions found behind the walls?

In any renovation of an existing home, particularly older GTA homes, conditions discovered behind walls, ceilings, and floors during demolition sometimes differ from what was visible and anticipated during the estimate. Rotted framing from a historic moisture problem. Knob-and-tube wiring behind a wall that appeared to have been updated. Undersized floor joists in a section of floor. We handle these transparently: the discovery is documented and communicated to you immediately, we provide a clear explanation of what was found and why it needs to be addressed, and we present a cost-and-scope adjustment for your approval before any additional work proceeds. We never address unexpected conditions and add them to the invoice without prior authorization.

What's the difference between a full home renovation and a home addition?

A full home renovation works entirely within the existing footprint and structure of the property, improving, reconfiguring, and modernizing what's already there. A home addition increases the property's total square footage by extending the structure outward or upward. Some full home renovation projects include addition elements, a rear addition to expand the kitchen, for example, or a second-storey addition above a single-storey section of the home. These addition components have additional structural, permit, and cost considerations. We design and build both renovation and addition work, and many of our full home projects include both elements.

Will a full renovation significantly increase my home's value in the GTA?

Yes, comprehensively and reliably. A properly planned and executed full home renovation is one of the strongest value-building investments available to a GTA property owner. Updated mechanical systems eliminate the deferred maintenance discount that assessors and buyers apply to older unrenovated homes. A modernized layout and kitchen generate the premium that move-in-ready homes command in the GTA market. A legal basement apartment adds both income potential and the resale premium associated with registered secondary suites. Quality finishes throughout signal to buyers that the property has been cared for and invested in properly. The result is a home that not only commands a higher sale price but also sells faster and with fewer negotiating concessions than equivalent unrenovated properties.