Scarborough Home Renovations, Additions & Legal Suites
Home Renovation Toronto is a licensed and insured general contractor and design-build firm renovating Scarborough homes since 1996. Our crews deliver kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels, basement finishing and legal secondary suites, second-storey home additions, and whole-house gut renovations, each permitted through the City of Toronto Building Division and built on a fixed-price contract with zero allowances.
At 2026 pricing, full renovations start at $150 to $250 per square foot, and complex gut jobs that replace plumbing, electrical, and HVAC can exceed $500 per square foot. Every Scarborough scope is fixed-price quoted and fully permitted before demolition begins.
From Agincourt and Malvern bungalows to Guildwood, Birch Cliff, and the streets above the Scarborough Bluffs, one remodeling team takes your project from interior design to final clean-up with no handoffs.
Outgrown Your Postwar Bungalow? Renovate, Don't Move
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Outgrown, Outdated Layouts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 & Addition 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
Scarborough 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 Scarborough 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
Scarborough exterior renovations - siding replacement, window and door upgrades, roofing, soffit and fascia, and exterior painting, with full permit handling and Scarborough building code compliance.
Home Additions
Scarborough 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
Scarborough basement renovations - finishing, underpinning, code-compliant legal apartments, and waterproofing, all delivered on a fixed-price guarantee.
Condo Renovations
Scarborough condo renovations - full unit modernization with condo-board approvals, elevator logistics, and soundproofing handled, all on a fixed price.
Interior Design
Scarborough 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.
From Permit Drawings to Hand-Over, One Fixed Price
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.
Planning a Project in Agincourt or Guildwood? Book a Consult
No pressure, no obligation. Get honest advice and a fixed-price quote from a team that knows the area.
Why Homeowners from Birch Cliff to Highland Creek Hire Us
Home Renovation in Scarborough: Permits, Lots & Logistics
Scarborough's wide street grid and generous lots make it one of the easier parts of the GTA for material deliveries, bin placement, and trade scheduling. Our crews reach Agincourt, Malvern, Wexford, Guildwood, and Cliffside via Highway 401, Kingston Road, and Markham Road.
Structural work, additions, and legal-suite conversions in Scarborough fall under City of Toronto building permits, the Ontario Building Code, and local zoning by-laws. We prepare the drawings, file the applications, and book every inspection, and we review zoning, lot coverage, and setbacks during pre-construction. When a design needs a minor variance, the Committee of Adjustment application is prepared before construction is scheduled. On ravine and bluff-top lots regulated by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), or on properties listed on the City of Toronto Heritage Register, we confirm those requirements before design is finalized so a project never stalls partway through.
Bungalows, Split-Levels & Postwar Lots We Know Well
Scarborough holds one of the GTA's largest inventories of postwar bungalows, side-splits, and back-splits, many built between the 1950s and 1970s on deep, wide lots. That makes second-storey home additions and rear extensions especially practical from Wexford and Dorset Park to Guildwood and West Hill, with room to build up or out without crowding the property.
Legal basement suites are in steady demand across Agincourt, Malvern, and Highland Creek, where homeowners near the University of Toronto Scarborough and Scarborough Town Centre want a code-compliant rental or in-law unit. Older interiors throughout the area often hide knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and asbestos-containing materials, so our pre-construction walkthrough documents existing conditions and prices them into the fixed scope before demolition. Most projects here combine renovation, which updates the finishes and systems in an existing space, with remodeling, which changes the layout or structure, such as opening a closed 1970s kitchen into the dining room.
Neighbourhoods We Serve in Scarborough
place Local Landmarks
- chevron_right Scarborough Town Centre
- chevron_right University of Toronto Scarborough
- chevron_right Centennial College Morningside Campus
- chevron_right Scarborough Bluffs Park
directions_car Access & Transport
Easily reached via Highway 401 and Kingston Road, with TTC subway connections at Kennedy and GO rail service at Scarborough station.
Get directions open_in_newWhat Scarborough Homeowners Say
“The basement underpinning added real ceiling height and a legal suite. They handled every permit and inspection - we just watched it come together.”
“They gave us a fixed price before we signed, and that was exactly what we paid - no allowances, no surprise change orders.”
Scarborough Renovation Questions, Answered
How much does a home renovation cost in Scarborough? expand_more
Can I build a legal basement apartment in Scarborough? expand_more
Can you add a second storey to a bungalow in Scarborough? expand_more
Do I need a building permit to renovate in Scarborough? expand_more
Is it worth hiring an architect for a home renovation? expand_more
Which Scarborough neighbourhoods do you serve? expand_more
How far in advance should I book a renovation in Scarborough? expand_more
Nearby Service Areas
Lock In Your Price Before Demolition Starts
Book a free consultation and get a fixed-price quote from a design-build team that knows Scarborough.