Home Renovations in Pickering, ON

Bathroom and Kitchen Updates for Older Pickering Homes

Houses of that era were laid out differently. Kitchens tend to be closed off and bathrooms small, and plumbing and wiring may have been altered piece by piece over the years. Before quoting a remodel, Pedro looks at what's behind the finishes: the subfloor around the toilet and tub, signs of past leaks and whether a wall is carrying load. Knowing that up front keeps surprises out of the middle of the job.

A bathroom remodel in an older Pickering home often means a new tub or shower, tile, vanity, toilet and lighting, with the subfloor repaired wherever water has got in. Budget-wise, Ontario bathroom renovations usually land between $5,000 and $15,000. On the kitchen side, a refresh with new counters, painted cabinets, a backsplash and fixtures sits around $5,000 to $12,000. Changing the layout puts it at $15,000 and up.

If you're in a newer Seaton home, the renovation is more likely to be the basement than the kitchen. Finishing one starts around $20 to $40 per square foot, depending on the level of finish, and it gives a family a rec room, an office or a guest room without moving. We close off the work area and keep dust down so the rest of the house stays livable while we work.

Pedro handles bathroom remodels, kitchen refreshes and room renovations. For how he approaches home renovations in general, see our home remodeling & renovation page.