Older-home kitchen
A new kitchen in an older Oshawa home, planned around existing structure and layout.
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Home renovations in Oshawa
Home renovations across Oshawa, from older core homes to newer north-end neighbourhoods.
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Tell us what you want to renovate in your Oshawa home and when you would like to start. We will reply with an initial estimate and next steps.
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Planned around the homes in Oshawa
Oshawa has a large stock of older homes near its downtown and newer neighbourhoods to the north. We help homeowners plan practical updates and coordinate the trades from start to finish.
Neighbourhoods around downtown, McLaughlin and Lakeview include early and mid 20th-century homes and postwar bungalows. Samac, Donevan and Eastdale are established subdivisions, while Windfields and Kedron in the north are newer communities.
Typical projects
What Oshawa homeowners ask us for
The projects we are most often asked about in Oshawa, and how the local housing shapes them.
Basement finishing
A family room, office or bedroom with a bathroom in an older or newer basement.
Bathroom update
A dated bathroom replaced with a better layout, new tile and fixtures.
Repairs and upgrades
Doors, trim, flooring and smaller fixes that bring an older home up to date.
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Basement Finishing
Turn your basement into usable living space
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Kitchen Renovations
Update your kitchen layout, storage and finishes
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Bathroom Renovations
Update your bathroom
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- Full Home Renovations
- Kitchen Renovations
- Bathroom Renovations
- Basement Finishing
- Interior Remodeling
- Drywall, Painting & Finish Carpentry
- Flooring & Tile Installation
- Commercial Interior Renovations
- Exterior Siding & Cladding
- Residential Repairs & Upgrades
- General Contracting
- Project Management & Trade Coordination
Local considerations
What to plan for in Oshawa
Every area has its own quirks. These are the ones we check for early in Oshawa.
Older systems
Early and mid 20th-century homes may need electrical, plumbing or insulation upgrades.
Basement units
A separate basement unit has its own requirements for exits, fire separation and permits.
Conservation lands
Properties near creeks or the lake may need Central Lake Ontario Conservation approval for exterior work.
Budget contingency
Older homes carry more unknowns, so we recommend a contingency for what opening the walls may reveal.
Permits, budget and timing
Planning a renovation in Oshawa
Building permits are issued by the City of Oshawa. Basement units, structural changes and new plumbing generally need a permit.
Older homes may need investigation before the scope is fixed. Basement projects move faster when the layout and egress are agreed early.
Requirements depend on the property and the work involved, so we confirm what applies to your project before the scope is fixed.
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Oshawa and nearby
We cover all of Durham Region and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area.
Durham Region
East of Toronto, from Pickering and Ajax to Oshawa and Clarington.
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How it works
Your Oshawa renovation, step by step
Tell us about the project
Send your Oshawa address, the rooms involved and your timing through the estimate form. Photos help but are not required.
Initial estimate
We reply with an initial cost range, the questions still to answer and a suggested next step.
Site visit and quote
We visit to measure, check existing conditions and talk through selections, then provide a detailed, itemised quote.
Build and handover
One point of contact coordinates the trades, keeps you updated and walks through the finished work with you.
Questions
Renovating in Oshawa
Common questions from Oshawa homeowners. For anything about your own property, get in touch.
Yes. We check existing wiring, plumbing and structure before the scope is fixed.
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Plan your Oshawa renovation
Tell us where your project is, what you want to change and what matters most. We’ll help you explore the next steps.
Westbourne Construction Group2275 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Toronto, ON M8V 3Y3
(647) 872-2004