Question 1

Do I need a permit for my renovation in Vaughan?

Accepted Answer

Cosmetic work like flooring, paint, or a like-for-like bathroom swap generally does not require a permit. Structural changes, new bathrooms in a basement, egress windows, second units, and additions all do. We prepare and submit City of Vaughan permit applications and coordinate inspections as part of our scope.

Question 2

How long does a typical renovation take?

Accepted Answer

Bathrooms run 3–5 weeks, kitchens 5–8 weeks, basements 6–10 weeks, and full home or addition projects 3–6 months. Permit review in York Region adds roughly 3–6 weeks up front, which we build into your schedule from day one.

Question 3

How much will my project cost?

Accepted Answer

In Vaughan, bathrooms typically start around $22,000, kitchens around $45,000, finished basements around $60,000, and additions from $250,000. After the on-site consultation you receive a fixed, itemized quote — not a range.

Question 4

Are you licensed and insured?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We carry $5 million general liability insurance, full WSIB coverage for every worker on site, and we are a registered Ontario contractor. Certificates are provided with your quote.

Question 5

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

We work with third-party home improvement lenders and can also structure milestone payment schedules tied to completed stages, so you never pay ahead of the work.

Question 6

What warranty do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Every project includes a written 5-year workmanship warranty on top of manufacturer warranties for materials, fixtures, and appliances. We also return after the first winter to check for settling or seasonal movement.

Question 7

Who applies for the building permit?

Accepted Answer

We do. Our team prepares drawings, submits the application to the City of Vaughan, responds to plan examiner comments, and books every inspection at the right stage.

Question 8

What triggers a permit in Vaughan?

Accepted Answer

Structural changes, new or relocated plumbing groups, new bathrooms below grade, egress windows, additional residential units, decks over 24 inches, and any addition. Cosmetic finishes generally do not.

Question 9

What if my project needs a minor variance?

Accepted Answer

Setback or lot-coverage issues go to the Committee of Adjustment. We prepare the application and attend the hearing. Budget roughly three additional months.

Question 10

How are payments structured?

Accepted Answer

A deposit at contract signing, then milestone payments tied to completed stages — never ahead of the work. The full schedule is written into your contract.

Question 11

Do you offer financing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, through third-party home improvement lenders. Many Vaughan homeowners also use a HELOC or refinance; we can provide the documentation your lender needs.

Question 12

Are there hidden costs?

Accepted Answer

Permits, disposal, protection and cleanup are all in the quote. The only additions are approved change orders and genuine unknowns behind walls, which we price before proceeding.

Question 13

What does the 5-year workmanship warranty cover?

Accepted Answer

Installation and labour defects on everything we built — tile, cabinetry, framing, drywall, trim, and mechanical rough-ins we performed. Materials and appliances carry their manufacturer warranties on top.

Question 14

What happens if something settles after the first winter?

Accepted Answer

Small drywall cracks and trim gaps are normal after a GTA heating season. We schedule a return visit at the one-year mark and take care of them.

Question 15

Do you handle warranty calls yourselves?

Accepted Answer

Yes — same company, same phone number, 647-800-1379. Warranty work is never handed off to a third party.

Vaughan Renovation Questions, Answered

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