Bungalow kitchen update
Replacing a closed kitchen with a brighter layout, new cabinets and better connection to the dining room.
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Home renovations in Scarborough
Kitchen, bathroom and basement renovations across Scarborough.
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Tell us what you want to renovate in your Scarborough 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 Scarborough
Scarborough has a large stock of postwar bungalows, side-splits and back-splits, many now ready for their first major update. We help you plan practical changes and coordinate the trades so the work stays organised.
Neighbourhoods such as Wexford, Agincourt, Dorset Park and Cliffcrest were largely built from the 1950s to the 1970s, with bungalows and split-level homes on mature lots. Birch Cliff and Cliffside include older homes near the Bluffs, while Malvern and Rouge have newer subdivisions where basements and kitchens are common first projects.
Typical projects
What Scarborough homeowners ask us for
The projects we are most often asked about in Scarborough, and how the local housing shapes them.
Split-level refresh
Updating stairs, flooring and lighting across the levels of a side-split or back-split so the house feels consistent.
Basement living space
Finishing a basement as a family room, bedroom or office with a bathroom, planned around egress and heating.
Bathroom renovation
Replacing a dated bathroom with a better layout, new tile, fixtures and ventilation.
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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 Scarborough
Every area has its own quirks. These are the ones we check for early in Scarborough.
Bluffs and ravine properties
Homes near the Scarborough Bluffs or ravines may need conservation authority approval for exterior or site work.
Basement units
A separate basement unit has its own requirements for exits, fire separation and permits.
Split-level transitions
Several short stairs and floor changes mean flooring and trim are best planned across every level at once.
Older systems
1950s to 1970s homes may need electrical panel, plumbing or insulation upgrades during a larger renovation.
Permits, budget and timing
Planning a renovation in Scarborough
Building permits in Scarborough are issued by Toronto Building. Basement work that adds a bathroom or bedroom, structural changes and new units generally need a permit.
Basement projects move fastest when the layout, bathroom location and egress are agreed before permits are submitted. Structural changes add engineering time.
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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How it works
Your Scarborough renovation, step by step
Tell us about the project
Send your Scarborough 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 Scarborough
Common questions from Scarborough homeowners. For anything about your own property, get in touch.
Yes. Older basements often need moisture control, insulation and better lighting planned before the layout is fixed.
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Plan your Scarborough 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