Renovation work for the GTA, handled by people who've swung the hammer themselves
Based out of Richmond Hill, working right across the Greater Toronto Area. No sales pitch, no surprises on invoice day — just a crew that shows up and does the job properly.
Email Us for a Free EstimateWhat Renovation Point actually does
We're a general renovation outfit working out of Richmond Hill. Our crews handle kitchens, bathrooms, basements, flooring, additions, and the general contracting that ties a project together. If it involves a stud wall, a shutoff valve, or a load calculation, we've probably done it in a house not unlike yours.
Kitchens that fit how you cook
We move appliances, rework cabinet runs, and deal with the electrical and plumbing that always hides behind the wall you didn't expect to touch.
Basements that stay dry
A GTA basement lives or dies on moisture management. We frame, insulate, and finish with that as the starting assumption, not an afterthought.
Bathrooms built for our climate
Proper ventilation and vapour barriers matter more here than in a dry climate house plan. We build to that reality.
Additions that match the existing structure
Tying new framing into an older foundation takes judgment, not just a tape measure. We check settling, grade, and drainage before we cut anything.
Flooring for freeze-thaw houses
Subfloor movement is real in this region. We account for expansion gaps and subfloor prep most installers skip.
Most renovation quotes in the GTA are guesswork dressed up nice
You've probably had a contractor walk your basement for ten minutes and email you a number that changes twice before drywall goes up. Half the trouble on GTA reno jobs isn't the work itself — it's scope that was never nailed down, and change orders that show up mid-project because nobody looked closely enough the first time.
We look before we quote, and we write down what we find
Before you get a number from us, someone walks the space, checks the panel, checks the joists, checks for moisture. The quote reflects what's actually there — old knob-and-tube, a sump pump that's seen better days, subfloor that needs levelling. You're not signing up for a mystery.
Renovation work done right, no shortcuts
Straight talk on what we do. We tell you what a job actually needs, what it'll cost in time and materials, and where you can save without regretting it later. GTA homes run the gamut from 1920s brick to fresh builds, and each one asks for a different approach.
Basement Finishing GTA
Older GTA basements need the moisture handled first, so we deal with damp, insulate the concrete, and frame square before drywall goes up. Do it in that order and the space stays dry and warm.
Learn moreBathroom Renovation GTA
The waterproofing behind the tile is what matters, not the fixtures you see. We membrane the wet walls, slope the shower base properly, and vent it right so you don't fight mould down the road.
Learn moreFlooring Installation GTA
Engineered, hardwood, tile or vinyl plank, we level the subfloor first and leave the right gap for wood to move through our humid summers and dry furnace winters. Rushed prep is why floors squeak and lift.
Learn moreGeneral Contracting GTA
One point of contact who lines up the trades, pulls the permits, and keeps the job on schedule. You deal with me, not six different guys, and you always know what's happening on site.
Learn moreHome Additions GTA
Adding square footage means a real footing below the frost line and tying the new roof and wall into the old structure so nothing cracks. We match the existing brick and rooflines so it doesn't look tacked on.
Learn moreKitchen Renovation GTA
Cabinets, counters and plumbing all have to land in the right spot the first time. We plan the layout around how you actually cook, then get the rough-ins set before anything pretty goes in.
Learn moreWhy GTA homeowners call this crew back
We're not the biggest outfit in the region and we don't try to be. We take on what we can do properly and we stand behind it.
We show up when we say we will
Scheduling slips are the number one complaint homeowners have about contractors. We keep crews on fewer jobs so timelines hold.
Licensed and insured, full stop
Every job carries proper insurance and every trade on site is qualified for the work they're doing.
We work in occupied homes
Most of our jobs happen while you're still living there. We dust-seal, we clean up daily, we respect the rest of your house.
Materials suited to this climate
We spec vapour barriers, insulation, and subfloor prep for Ontario winters and humid summers, not a generic template.
Straight answers on trade-offs
If a cheaper material will bite you in five years, we'll tell you that up front, cost difference and all.
One point of contact
You deal with the same project lead from quote to final walkthrough, not a rotating cast.
How a project with us actually runs
Four stages, no mystery in between.
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Walkthrough and assessment
We look at the space in person — structure, moisture, electrical, whatever's relevant to your project — before we put a number on paper.
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Written quote and scope
You get a scope that spells out materials, timeline, and what happens if we find something behind the wall.
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The build
Crews work to the schedule we agreed on, with daily cleanup and regular updates so you're never guessing what stage things are at.
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Final walkthrough
We go through the finished space together before we call it done, and fix anything that doesn't sit right with you.
Questions we get from GTA homeowners
Do you handle permits for renovations in the GTA?
Yes. Requirements vary by municipality — Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Markham, and Toronto proper all have their own building department quirks — and we account for that in the timeline and scope before work starts.
Can you work while we're still living in the house?
Most of our jobs are occupied-home renovations. We section off work areas, run dust barriers, and clean up at the end of each day so the rest of the house stays livable.
How do freeze-thaw cycles affect a renovation here?
Ontario's freeze-thaw swings move foundations and subfloors more than homeowners expect. We build in expansion tolerance and check for movement before finishing surfaces, especially in basements.
Do you work on older homes as well as new builds?
Both, regularly. Older GTA housing stock often has outdated wiring or plumbing behind the walls, and new builds sometimes have builder-grade shortcuts we correct. Different problems, same care.
How do I start a project with you?
Email us or request a quote through the site. We'll set up a walkthrough, and you'll have a written scope before any work begins.
5 regions across the GTA
Serving the Entire Greater Toronto Area
5 regions, 28 communities — wherever you are in the GTA, Renovation Point is close by. Pick your area to see how we can help.
Ready to talk through your renovation?
Email us with a bit about your space and what you're picturing. We'll take it from there.
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