Home Renovation Service

Home Renovationin Scarborough

Guildwood · Birch Cliff · Agincourt · Wexford · Highland Creek

  • City of Toronto permits
  • Bungalow specialists
  • 5-yr workmanship warranty
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Scarborough is bungalow country. That is a good thing for a renovation.

Most of Scarborough was built between the 1950s and the 1970s: brick bungalows, side-splits, and back-splits on generous lots. These houses are structurally simple, which makes them excellent candidates for a full interior renovation — opening the kitchen to the living room, rebuilding the one original bathroom, and turning the basement into usable space or a second unit. Permits go through the City of Toronto, the same as anywhere else in the city. We are 45 to 60 minutes from our Mississauga shop on the 401.

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

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Projects in Scarborough

We have not yet published a completed project in Scarborough. 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.

Scarborough home renovation cost & timeline (2026)

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.

Scarborough neighbourhoods and what we find there

  • Home Renovation in Birch Cliff & Cliffside

    Older detached homes and bungalows near the Bluffs. Full interior renovations, basement finishing, and kitchens opened to the back yard.

  • Home Renovation in Guildwood & Scarborough Village

    Mid-century bungalows and side-splits on large lots. Main-floor reworks and primary ensuites added where the layout allows.

  • Home Renovation in Wexford & Dorset Park

    1950s brick bungalows. One bathroom, small kitchens, and basements ready for a second unit or a family room.

  • Home Renovation in Agincourt & Highland Creek

    1960s to 1980s detached homes and back-splits. Kitchen, bathrooms, and flooring throughout, often in one project.

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Home Renovation questions - Scarborough

How much does a home renovation cost in Scarborough?
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.
How long does a home renovation take in Scarborough?
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, Toronto Building (Scarborough district) permit review adds time up front, which we include in the schedule.
Do I need a building permit in Scarborough?
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 Toronto Building (Scarborough district), and book every inspection.
Can I add a basement unit to my Scarborough bungalow?
Often, yes. The City of Toronto permits additional units in most houses, and a 1950s or 1960s bungalow with a side door is one of the easier layouts to convert. The unit needs a building permit, fire separation, egress, and minimum ceiling height. Low basements sometimes need underpinning, which we price separately.
Do you work in Scarborough regularly?
Yes. Scarborough is part of Toronto, which we cover across the whole city. It is 45 to 60 minutes from our shop, and we plan crew start times around the 401.

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