Expert residential renovation services across the GTA. Bathroom, kitchen, and basement renovations tailored to your home.
Residential Renovation Contractor Serving the GTA
RenoEthics delivers licensed, insured residential renovations across Toronto, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, and North York. Whether you are remodeling a single bathroom, modernizing a dated kitchen, or finishing a basement into a legal income suite, our team builds on fixed pricing, transparent timelines, and a 1-year workmanship warranty.
Our Residential Services
Bathroom Renovations
Full gut-and-replace bathroom builds, ensuite upgrades, accessible bathrooms, and powder rooms. Waterproof membrane systems, tile niches, heated floors, and frameless glass — all permit-pulled where required.
Kitchen Renovations
Custom cabinetry, quartz and porcelain countertops, open-concept removals (load-bearing engineering included), island builds, and full appliance integration. Typical timelines 4 to 7 weeks.
Basement Renovations
Underpinning, waterproofing, egress windows, second-suite conversions, home theatres, and in-law suites. We handle Building Department submissions for legal secondary unit compliance.
Why GTA Homeowners Choose RenoEthics
- Fixed pricing in writing — no hidden change orders mid-project. Every scope item is quoted up front.
- WSIB-covered crews — you are not financially liable if a worker is injured on your property.
- Licensed and insured — $2M liability coverage on every project, Tarion enrolled where applicable.
- 1-year workmanship warranty — we come back at no cost to repair craftsmanship defects.
- Real project manager on site — not a subbed-out foreman you cannot reach.
Service Areas
We serve homeowners across the Greater Toronto Area: Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, Aurora, Newmarket, and North York. No-charge in-home consultations throughout York Region and North Toronto.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a typical bathroom renovation cost in the GTA?
Cosmetic refreshes start around $12,000. A full gut-and-replace main bathroom typically runs $25,000 to $45,000 depending on tile selection, glass, and fixtures. Accessible and primary ensuite builds with wet rooms can reach $60,000 and above.
Do I need a permit for a kitchen renovation?
You need permits if you are moving plumbing, altering electrical, or removing load-bearing walls. Like-for-like cabinet replacements typically do not require permits. We handle all permit applications when required.
How long does a basement renovation take?
A standard finished basement takes 6 to 10 weeks. Secondary suite conversions (including egress, separate metering if needed, and code compliance) take 10 to 16 weeks. Underpinning adds 4 to 6 weeks.
What warranty do you offer?
Every renovation carries a 1-year workmanship warranty from RenoEthics. Manufacturer warranties on plumbing fixtures, cabinetry, and appliances pass through to you directly. For legal secondary units we also arrange Tarion coverage where eligible.
Related Guides
Bathroom Renovation Cost Toronto 2026
Complete pricing guide: $20,000 to $45,000 for a standard GTA bathroom. Component breakdowns, Toronto-specific factors, where homeowners overspend.
Kitchen Renovation Cost in the GTA 2026
$35,000 to $75,000 for a full kitchen in 2026. Cabinetry tiers, countertop comparisons, wall removal costs, ROI math.
Basement Finishing Cost Toronto
$45,000 to $85,000 for a full finished basement. Rec rooms, secondary suites, underpinning, code compliance.
Toronto Building Permit Guide
When you need a permit, when you do not, current fees, review timelines, and what to do when things go wrong.
Legal Secondary Suite Conversion Ontario
Building a legal basement apartment: cost, requirements, rental income, ROI, Ontario Building Code essentials.
How to Choose a GTA Renovation Contractor
The full vetting checklist: WSIB, insurance, permits, quotes, warranties, payment flow, red flags.
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Residential Renovation Costs in the GTA (2026)
Typical fixed-scope project ranges across the GTA. All include design, permits, MEP, finishes, and a 1-year workmanship warranty. Equipment and furniture separate.
| Project Type | Typical Range (GTA 2026) |
|---|---|
| Powder room (2-piece, basic) | $4,500-$12,000 |
| Main bathroom (4-piece, mid-range) | $18,000-$32,000 |
| Ensuite (4-piece, premium) | $28,000-$48,000 |
| Kitchen refacing (existing layout) | $14,000-$28,000 |
| Mid-range kitchen replacement | $32,000-$58,000 |
| Premium kitchen + layout change | $58,000-$120,000 |
| Basement finishing (basic) | $32,000-$58,000 |
| Basement + secondary suite | $85,000-$185,000 |
| Whole-home gut renovation | $220,000-$485,000 |
| Rear extension (300-600 sq ft) | $180,000-$380,000 |
| Second-storey addition | $320,000-$680,000 |
Richmond Hill, Toronto core, and luxury corridors (Mineola, The Kingsway, Princess Anne Manor) typically run 10-15% above suburban GTA. Heritage-district properties add 8-15% for review and historically-appropriate materials. Below-grade work in older neighbourhoods (Mimico, Lakeview, parts of Port Credit) may require underpinning.
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Residential Services in One Place
Bathroom Renovations
Powder rooms, main baths, ensuites, accessible / aging-in-place, basement baths. Mid-range $18K to luxury $85K.
Kitchen Renovations
Refacing, full replacement, layout changes, condo kitchens. $14K refacing to $180K luxury custom.
Basement Renovations
Finishing, underpinning, secondary suites, home theatres, gyms. $32K basic to $185K secondary suite.
Whole-Home & Additions
Full-house gut renovations, rear extensions, second-storey additions, sunrooms, in-law suites.
Condo Renovations
Bathroom, kitchen, full-unit renovations across Toronto and GTA condos. Board approval handled.
Kitchen Cabinet Refacing
Replace doors, drawers, and counters while keeping cabinet boxes. 1-2 week timeline, $14K-$28K.
Frequently Asked Questions: Residential Renovations in the GTA
How long does a typical bathroom or kitchen renovation take?
Bathroom: 3-6 weeks of construction after permits issue. Kitchen: 4-9 weeks. Add 1-4 weeks for permits depending on municipality. Phased renovations (keeping the other bathroom or kitchen live) add 15-25% to the schedule.
Do we need permits for an interior renovation?
Almost always yes if work involves: plumbing relocations, electrical (new circuits, panel upgrades), structural (wall removal, header changes), HVAC modifications, secondary suites. Cosmetic-only work (paint, flooring without subfloor change, replacing fixtures in place) may not require permits. We pull the permit requirements for your specific scope at quote stage.
What’s the difference between a $32K kitchen and an $85K kitchen?
At $32K: mid-range builder-grade cabinets, quartz or laminate counters, basic appliance package, ceramic tile backsplash. At $85K: custom millwork or premium semi-custom (BCM, Cabico, Deslaurier), natural stone or premium quartz counters, designer appliance package, layout change, custom lighting plan, premium flooring. Construction time roughly doubles, materials cost about triples.
Can we live in the house during a renovation?
For single-room scopes (one bathroom or kitchen): yes, usually fine. For multi-room or whole-home renovations: most families relocate for 4-6 months due to dust, intermittent utilities, and trade access needs. For additions only (no gut): families can usually stay through foundation + framing + closing-in phases and only relocate for the 1-2 weeks of opening the original wall.
Will hidden damage (mould, asbestos, knob-and-tube) blow our budget?
Common on pre-1990 GTA homes. Our contract includes a discovery clause with separately-quoted unit rates: asbestos abatement ($4K-$15K typical for popcorn ceilings, vermiculite, vinyl tile mastic), knob-and-tube full replacement ($12K-$28K), mould remediation ($3K-$25K). We disclose all findings within 48 hours and present options before proceeding.
What permits do you handle vs we handle?
We handle all of them: building permit, plumbing permit, electrical permit, HVAC permit, conservation authority approvals (TRCA, CVC), heritage committee approvals where applicable. Permits are issued in the homeowner’s name (legal requirement) but we file, follow up, and clear all inspections on your behalf.
What’s included in your fixed-price quote vs not?
Included: construction (framing, drywall, MEP, finishes, fixtures we install), permits and design coordination, all licensed sub-trades, daily site cleanup, dust containment, 1-year workmanship warranty. Not included: appliances (we coordinate but you buy), furniture, audio/visual beyond rough-in, landscape outside the construction footprint, swimming pools, generators, and any pre-existing pest or environmental issues we discover.
How do we choose between a renovation and moving?
The break-even is typically: renovation cost vs. (new home cost – current home market value) + Land Transfer Tax + selling costs (commissions, staging, legal). In Toronto and the GTA, LTT alone often justifies $150K-$300K of renovation. We help model this for you at the feasibility-visit stage if asked.
What’s your warranty?
1-year full workmanship warranty: we return to address any defects in materials or workmanship discovered within 12 months of completion. Beyond that, materials retain their manufacturer warranties (typically 10-25 years on hard surfaces, 5-10 years on cabinets, 1-2 years on appliances). For additions or new builds we register with Tarion where applicable for additional warranty coverage.
Are you licensed and insured for residential renovation?
Yes. WSIB-covered, $2M general liability, $5M umbrella, Tarion-builder-registered for additions and conversions, BCIN-qualified design liaison. References from previous residential clients available on request, including projects of similar scope and budget across the GTA.
GTA Cities We Serve for Residential Work
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