Semi-detached kitchen update
A new kitchen layout in a narrow brick semi, with storage planned around the space available.
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Home renovations in York
Home renovations in the former City of York, from Weston to Oakwood.
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Planned around the homes in York
The former City of York has older brick homes, semis and postwar houses, many ready for kitchen, bathroom and basement updates. We plan renovations around the existing structure and the way your household uses the home.
Neighbourhoods such as Oakwood-Vaughan, Fairbank, Humewood and Silverthorn have early 20th-century brick detached homes and semis on narrow lots. Weston and Mount Dennis mix older homes with postwar houses and apartment buildings.
Typical projects
What York homeowners ask us for
The projects we are most often asked about in York, and how the local housing shapes them.
Basement finishing
Turning an older basement into living space with moisture control, insulation and lighting.
Bathroom renovation
Replacing a dated bathroom with a better layout, new tile, fixtures and ventilation.
Main-floor refresh
New flooring, trim and paint across the main floor of an older home.
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Kitchen Renovations
Update your kitchen layout, storage and finishes
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Basement Finishing
Turn your basement into usable living space
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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 York
Every area has its own quirks. These are the ones we check for early in York.
Shared walls
Semis share a wall with neighbours, which affects noise, dust control and fire separation.
Older wiring and plumbing
Early 20th-century homes may still have dated electrical or plumbing that should be found early.
Heritage areas
Parts of Weston have heritage protections, which can affect exterior changes.
Narrow lots
Deliveries and waste removal need planning on tight streets with limited parking.
Permits, budget and timing
Planning a renovation in York
Building permits in the former City of York are issued by Toronto Building. Structural changes, new plumbing and basement work generally need a permit.
Older homes carry more unknowns, so we recommend a contingency in the budget. Permit review and cabinetry lead times usually set the start date.
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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York and nearby
We cover all of City of Toronto and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area.
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Houses, semis and condos across the city's six former municipalities.
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How it works
Your York renovation, step by step
Tell us about the project
Send your York 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 York
Common questions from York homeowners. For anything about your own property, get in touch.
Yes. We plan around shared walls, existing structure and access on narrow streets.
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Renovation guides for York homeowners
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How to compare renovation quotes
Compare renovation quotes by scope, allowances, exclusions, responsibilities and timing. Practical questions to ask before choosing a contractor.
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Plan your York 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