Planning a renovation in the GTA? Start here.
See what your project could cost, when you need to start, and what to know before you hire anyone. Built by a Toronto design-build contractor.
Renovation budget calculator
Pick your project, size and finish level. You get a realistic total range for the GTA in under a minute.
Construction cost only. Your total budget also needs design and engineering, permits and fees, HST, your own costs and a 10% to 15% contingency. Planning ranges, not a quote.
Now plan your timelineRenovation planner
Tell us when you want to start or when you need it done. The planner lays out every stage, from design to move-in, and shows when you need to get going.
Your timeline
Typical ranges, not guaranteed. Scope, site conditions, inspections and changes all affect timing.
The GTA Renovation Guide
A free 12-page guide for homeowners in Toronto and the GTA. Plain answers to the questions we hear at every site visit.
- What renovations cost in the GTA
- What pushes a budget up
- How long design, permits and construction take
- Do you need a permit?
- Legal basement apartments
- Laneway and garden suites
- How to compare contractor quotes
- Your step-by-step renovation planner
- Paying for it: financing and programs
Want a real number for your house?
Consultations are free. Shedrack or one of our project managers will walk the space with you.
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Renovation news, grants and plain answers
What's changing in Toronto, Ontario and Canada, the programs that can help pay for your project, and the questions homeowners ask us most.
Renovation news
One short update a month on bylaw, zoning, building code and permit changes that affect GTA homeowners. We'll cover each update in a short video on YouTube.
Grants, rebates and financing
Each program below was checked against its official page on October 1, 2026. Programs change often, so confirm with the program before you apply.
Plain answers
Short reads on the questions we hear at almost every site visit.