Mississauga & Peel
Our shop is here. Port Credit, Streetsville, Erin Mills, Meadowvale, Cooksville, Churchill Meadows, and into Brampton. No trip charge, and the crew is usually on site by 7:30.
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Mississauga · Toronto · Etobicoke · Oakville · Vaughan
A contractor who is actually near you
Osoba Renos & Design works out of Mississauga and runs jobs daily across Toronto, Etobicoke, North York, Oakville, Burlington, Vaughan, and Brampton. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, condos, and full-house rebuilds — one in-house crew, one project manager, one number to call. Start with how our process works or check what renovations cost in the GTA right now.
Where we work
Pick the area closest to you for local pricing, permit timelines, and completed projects.
Toronto & Etobicoke
Downtown condos, Beaches semis, High Park detached, the Kingsway, Royal York Gardens, Mimico. Same City of Toronto permit office for both, so the paperwork path is identical.
Renovation services in Toronto →North York & Vaughan
Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, Thornhill, Woodbridge, Maple. Mostly detached 1960s–1990s stock where the ask is a kitchen wall coming out and a bathroom rebuild.
Home renovation in North York →Oakville, Burlington & Milton
Twenty to forty minutes west of the shop. Higher average finish level — double vanities, heated floors, custom millwork. Three different permit offices, all of which we file with directly.
Home renovation in Oakville →
Five things to check before you sign
Every one of these takes a phone call. Skipping them is how a renovation goes sideways in month two.
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Ask for the WSIB clearance certificate, not a promise
A clearance certificate is a free download from WSIB and takes the contractor thirty seconds to send. If it takes three days, that tells you something. Same for the $2M liability certificate — it should name your address as the job site.
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Ask who is actually on site
Plenty of "contractors" near you are sales offices that subcontract the whole job out on the day. Ask how many of the trades are in-house and who runs the site daily. Ours are in-house except licensed plumbing and electrical, which have to be.
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Read the quote for what is missing
A quote that says "bathroom renovation — $18,000" is a guess. A real one lists demolition, disposal, waterproofing membrane by brand, tile allowance, fixtures allowance, plumbing rough-in, electrical, vanity, glass, and finishing as separate lines. Missing lines become change orders.
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Get the start date and the finish date in writing
Ask what happens if the finish date slips. If the answer is vague, you are the buffer in someone else’s schedule. Our contracts carry a scheduled start, a working-day count, and the reasons a clock legitimately pauses (permit review, board approval, owner-supplied material).
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Check the warranty is workmanship, not manufacturer
Most warranties you get quoted are the tile maker’s and the faucet maker’s. That is not a contractor warranty. Ask specifically: how many years on your labour, and what is the claim process. Ours is five years on workmanship, in the contract.
The long version: how to choose a renovation contractor in Toronto — 7 questions.
How near is near? Drive times from our shop
Measured from our Mississauga office, off-peak. Permit authority changes with the municipality, and that is usually the bigger schedule variable.
| Area | Drive time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mississauga | Base | Head office. Same-week site visits most of the year. |
| Etobicoke | 15–25 min | City of Toronto permits. Our densest project cluster after Mississauga. |
| Toronto (downtown / midtown) | 25–40 min | Condo work adds board approval and elevator booking before day one. |
| North York | 30–40 min | City of Toronto permits. Mostly detached and low-rise condo. |
| Oakville | 20–30 min | Town of Oakville permits. Plan exam runs 3–5 weeks for like scope. |
| Burlington / Milton | 25–40 min | City of Burlington / Town of Milton permits. Both filed directly. |
| Vaughan / Thornhill | 35–50 min | City of Vaughan permits. Woodbridge and Maple are the usual addresses. |
| Brampton | 25–35 min | City of Brampton permits. Quoted normally, no travel surcharge. |
| Durham (Ajax to Oshawa) | 60–80 min | Quoted case by case. We factor the commute into the proposal instead of billing it separately. |
Make the Right Choice
Why homeowners chooseOsoba Renos Osoba Renos & Design
Home Remodeling Contractor in Toronto & GTA — clear pricing, in-house trades, and a guaranteed timeline.
Clear Pricing
Full transparency. After your free estimate we share a detailed proposal based on precise measurements — no hidden costs, no last-minute surprises.
5-Year Warranty
Our quality commitment, in writing. For up to 5 years after we deliver your project, our workmanship is covered — no exceptions.
In-House Trades
An experienced full-time crew — not a rotating cast of subs. Same faces, consistent quality, and a stress-free site from day one.
Dedicated Project Manager
One point of contact who runs the whole project on your behalf and resolves anything that comes up — quickly, without you chasing.
Guaranteed Timeline
A structured schedule with clear milestones, planned around every phase — so your project finishes on the date we set together.
People also ask
Renovation contractors near me - questions
How do I find a good renovation contractor near me in the GTA?
Three sources beat the rest: the Google map pack for your postal code, first-hand referrals from a neighbourhood Facebook group or local subreddit, and the HomeStars/Houzz/RenoMark directories. Shortlist three, ask each for two references you can phone from the last six months, and verify WSIB and liability certificates before any deposit changes hands.
What should a renovation contractor near me charge for an estimate?
Nothing, for a first in-home visit and a written proposal. Osoba Renos & Design does not charge for the estimate. A paid design or measured-drawing package is a different thing and should be quoted separately and in writing before you agree to it.
How far do you travel from Mississauga?
Our regular service area runs from Burlington in the west to North York and Scarborough in the east, and up to Vaughan and Brampton. That covers Mississauga, Toronto, Etobicoke, Oakville, Milton, Thornhill, and Woodbridge with no travel surcharge. Durham Region jobs are quoted case by case with the commute built into the proposal.
How much deposit is normal for a GTA renovation contractor?
Ten to fifteen percent at signing, then progress draws tied to completed stages — not to dates. A contractor asking for 50% up front is asking you to finance their other job. Ontario has no legal cap on deposits, which is exactly why the draw schedule matters more than the headline number.
Do I need a permit, and does the contractor pull it?
You need a building permit when structure, plumbing locations, or electrical circuits change — moving a toilet drain, taking out a load-bearing wall, adding a basement bedroom. Cosmetic work does not. We pull the permit in our name and handle plan-exam comments, so the inspector deals with us rather than you.
How soon can you start?
Four to eight weeks from signed contract for most scopes, depending on season. Spring and early fall book out fastest. Condo projects add two to six weeks for board approval before anyone touches a wall — that clock starts once the alteration agreement is submitted, not when you sign with us.
Let’s talk
Contact Osoba Renos & Design
Send us your address and scope. We will confirm you are in range and book a free in-home estimate.
- Phone647-562-4275
- E-mailosobarenos@gmail.com
- Service areaMississauga & GTA