North York Home Renovation & Remodeling Contractors
Home Renovation Toronto is a licensed and insured general contractor and design-build firm that has delivered home renovation in North York since 1996 - kitchen renovations with custom cabinets, bathroom remodels, basement finishing and legal secondary suites, condo renovations near Yonge and Sheppard, second-storey bungalow additions, and whole house renovations, with City of Toronto building permits handled in-house.
At 2026 pricing, full renovations start at $150 to $250 per square foot, and whole-home modernizations of 1960s to 1990s North York houses commonly land between $270,000 and $480,000. Every scope is locked to one fixed price after pre-construction planning, with zero allowances.
From Willowdale, Bayview Village, and Don Mills to York Mills, Lawrence Park, and the streets around Fairview Mall, one design-build team manages every trade from first sketch to final clean-up.
Cramped Postwar Bungalow? Fix the Layout, Not the Budget
These are the problems most homeowners face. Our fixed-price design-build model is built to solve them.
Budget Blowouts
Most renovations creep 30% over budget through vague "allowances". We replace estimates with a firm, fixed-price contract, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Outgrown, Outdated Layouts
Cramped, closed-off rooms make a home you love feel like one you have outgrown. Our design-build team reworks the floor plan around how your family actually lives today.
Juggling Unreliable Trades
Coordinating a designer, a contractor, and a dozen trades is exhausting. We give you one accountable team and a single point of contact from first sketch to final clean-up.
Kitchen, Bath, Basement & Condo Remodeling Services
Every service is delivered on a fixed price by one accountable design-build renovation team.
Kitchen Renovations
Full design-build kitchen renovations with layout changes, custom cabinetry, and a locked-in fixed price - handled by one accountable team from concept to clean-up.
Whole House Renovation
North York whole house renovations from top to bottom - structural changes, open-concept conversions, custom finishes, and full coordination of every trade, all delivered on a fixed-price guarantee.
Bathroom Renovations
Complete North York bathroom overhauls - master ensuites, tub-to-shower conversions, layout optimization, and fully waterproofed plumbing, delivered on a fixed price by one accountable team.
Exterior Renovation
North York exterior renovations - siding replacement, window and door upgrades, roofing, soffit and fascia, and exterior painting, with full permit handling and North York building code compliance.
Home Additions
North York second-storey additions, bungalow top-ups, and rear extensions - structural engineering, permits, and the Committee of Adjustment process handled on a fixed price.
Basement Renovations
North York basement renovations - finishing, underpinning, code-compliant legal apartments, and waterproofing, all delivered on a fixed-price guarantee.
Condo Renovations
North York condo renovations - full unit modernization with condo-board approvals, elevator logistics, and soundproofing handled, all on a fixed price.
Interior Design
North York interior design from an in-house team - space planning, material selection, and 3D renderings that flow directly into a fixed-price build with no hand-off.
One Design-Build Team, One Fixed Price, Zero Allowances
One team carries your project from the first sketch to the final walkthrough, with the price locked before construction begins.
Design & Plan
Our in-house team designs your space with floor plans and 3D renderings so you can see and adjust the result.
Fixed-Price Quote
We confirm every material and detail, then lock in one guaranteed price with zero allowances.
Build
A dedicated crew handles demolition, structural work, and finishes on a reserved, predictable schedule.
Hand-Over
We complete a detailed walkthrough, hand over your warranty, and clean up so your home is ready to enjoy.
Renovating in Willowdale or Don Mills? Book a Free Consult
No pressure, no obligation. Get honest advice and a fixed-price quote from a team that knows the area.
Why Homeowners from Willowdale to York Mills Hire Us
Home Renovation in North York: Permits, Access & Logistics
North York is one of Home Renovation Toronto's most active service areas. Our crews reach Willowdale, Newtonbrook, Bayview Village, and Don Mills via the Yonge Street corridor, Highway 401, Allen Road, and the Don Valley Parkway, so material deliveries and trade scheduling stay on track whether the job is a detached home near North York General Hospital or a condo suite by Mel Lastman Square.
Structural, plumbing, HVAC, and most electrical work in North York requires a City of Toronto building permit, and additions that exceed zoning limits may also need a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment. We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and book every inspection. Condo renovations add board alteration approvals, elevator bookings, and quiet-hour rules, which we settle with property management before demolition begins. Searching for a renovation contractor near you in North York? We plan around street parking limits, mature-tree protection, and tight side-yard setbacks before construction starts, not after.
Postwar Bungalows, Side-Splits & Custom Homes We Know
North York is defined by 1950s and 1960s postwar bungalows, side-split and back-split homes, and the larger custom houses of Bayview Village, York Mills, and Hoggs Hollow. These homes were built for a different era, with small closed-off kitchens, low-ceiling basements, and rooms divided by load-bearing walls.
We open those mid-century layouts into bright, open-concept living by replacing load-bearing walls with engineered LVL or steel beams, and we add second storeys to Willowdale and Newtonbrook bungalows that growing families have outgrown. Below grade, we waterproof, finish, and convert basements into legal secondary suites built to the Ontario Building Code. On larger York Mills and Lawrence Park lots, we take on whole-home remodeling that keeps the home's bones while bringing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC up to current standards.
Neighbourhoods We Serve in North York
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- chevron_right Fairview Mall
- chevron_right North York General Hospital
- chevron_right Mel Lastman Square
- chevron_right Downsview Park
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Accessible via Highway 401 and the Don Valley Parkway, with TTC subway service at Sheppard-Yonge and North York Centre stations.
Get directions open_in_newWhat North York Homeowners Say
“Renovating our home seemed daunting, but they managed every permit and inspection - we just watched it come together. The fixed price never moved.”
“After 28 years they clearly know GTA homes. The 3D renderings let us adjust the layout before anything was built. Worth every dollar of the fixed price.”
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