Home Renovation Service

Home Renovationin Oshawa

Windfields · Taunton · Samac · McLaughlin · Donevan

  • Quoted case by case
  • City of Oshawa permits
  • 5-yr workmanship warranty
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Straight answer on Oshawa first

Oshawa is 60 to 80 minutes east of our Mississauga shop, the furthest Durham city we take work in. We quote it case by case with the commute built into the proposal, and it only makes sense on larger scopes: a full main floor, a kitchen plus bathrooms, or a whole-home renovation. The housing ranges from pre-war and post-war homes in McLaughlin and central Oshawa, through 1970s to 1990s homes in Samac and Eastdale, to post-2005 subdivisions in Windfields and north Taunton.

Check the 2026 full-home renovation cost guide and how our renovation process works before you call.

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Projects in Oshawa

We have not yet published a completed project in Oshawa. Quotes on this page are based on the housing stock described here, and the crew drives in from Mississauga.

See work elsewhere in the GTA.

Oshawa home renovation cost & timeline (2026)

Oshawa is quoted case by case. The ranges below are our standard GTA ranges; the commute is built into your proposal rather than added as a travel line.

ScopeCost rangeTimelineTypical inclusions
Kitchen renovation$25,000–$50,0003–5 weeksCustom cabinetry, quartz counters, tile backsplash, appliances, lighting, electrical updates. Above $50,000 is beyond our typical scope.
Bathroom renovation$12,000–$20,0002–4 weeksStrip to studs, waterproofing, tile, vanity, fixtures, glass, lighting.
Whole-home renovation$80–$150/sq. ft.8–14 weeksEvery room — kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, doors, trim, lighting, paint. Priced per sq ft at estimate; temporary relocation usually recommended.

Oshawa neighbourhoods and what we find there

  • Home Renovation in McLaughlin & central Oshawa

    Pre-war and post-war houses near downtown. Cast-iron stacks, older wiring, and full interior renovations.

  • Home Renovation in Samac & Eastdale

    1970s to 1990s detached homes and semis. Kitchens opened to the living room and original bathrooms rebuilt.

  • Home Renovation in Windfields & north Taunton

    Post-2005 subdivisions with builder finishes now old enough to replace. Few surprises behind the walls.

  • Home Renovation in Donevan & Lakeview

    Post-war bungalows and split-levels in the south end. Full interior renovations on houses with original plumbing.

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Home Renovation questions - Oshawa

How much does a home renovation cost in Oshawa?
Whole-home renovations are quoted at $80–$150/sq. ft.. Inside that, a kitchen typically runs $25,000–$50,000 and a bathroom $12,000–$20,000. Structural work, such as a beam for an open concept, and second units are priced as separate lines so you can see what each decision costs. For Oshawa, the commute is built into the quote rather than billed as a travel fee.
How long does a home renovation take in Oshawa?
A kitchen takes three to five weeks and a bathroom two to four. A whole-home renovation runs eight to fourteen weeks of construction depending on size and scope. Where walls or plumbing move, City of Oshawa Building Services permit review adds time up front, which we include in the schedule.
Do I need a building permit in Oshawa?
Yes when a wall is removed or moved, plumbing is relocated or added, new electrical circuits go in, or a basement is finished with a bathroom or a separate unit. Like-for-like replacements in the same positions usually do not need a building permit, though electrical work still goes through ESA. We prepare drawings, file with City of Oshawa Building Services, and book every inspection.
Do you actually take work in Oshawa?
Yes, but plainly: Oshawa is outside our regular no-surcharge area. Our shop is in Mississauga, 60 to 80 minutes away on the 401 depending on the hour. We quote Durham Region work case by case and build the commute into the proposal instead of billing a separate travel fee. A full kitchen, a whole main floor, or a multi-room renovation usually prices sensibly. A single small room usually does not, and we will say so before booking a visit.
Do I need a City of Oshawa permit?
Yes when walls move, plumbing fixtures are relocated, or new electrical circuits are added. Like-for-like replacements in the same positions usually do not need a building permit. We file with the City of Oshawa and book the inspections.

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