Renovation contractor in Cobourg

Century and heritage homes in Cobourg

Cobourg's older homes, many built before the Second World War, have character worth keeping and systems that usually are not: knob-and-tube or early wiring, plaster and lath walls, stone or block foundations, and framing that is rarely square. We open these houses carefully, test for asbestos and lead paint before demolition, and plan for what is behind the walls instead of pretending it will not be there.

1970s to 1990s family homes in Cobourg

Homes built in Cobourg from the 1970s to the 1990s are reaching their first full renovation: original oak kitchens, tub-and-tile bathrooms, sunken living rooms and windows at the end of their life. Some of these houses also have materials worth checking before work starts, such as aluminum branch wiring from the late 1960s and 1970s or poly-B plumbing installed from the late 1970s to the late 1990s.

Lakefront and riverside properties in Cobourg

Lakefront and riverside homes around Cobourg deal with higher water tables, wind, ice and moisture. Work near a shoreline, floodplain or valley often needs a permit from the conservation authority as well as the municipality, and materials and fasteners have to be chosen for wet conditions.

Kitchen Renovations in Cobourg

In Cobourg, homeowners from Downtown Cobourg and Cobourg Harbour call us when the kitchen no longer fits the way they live. Some want an island and an open sightline to the family room, others want the same footprint with better cabinets, lighting and counters. Both are worth doing well.

Our Cobourg kitchen projects follow a clear sequence: measure and plan, order long-lead items like cabinets, then demolition, rough-ins and inspections, followed by drywall, cabinets, counters, tile and finishing. You get one point of contact from start to finish.

Bathroom Renovations in Cobourg

Whether it is a main bath in Downtown Cobourg or a new basement bathroom anywhere in Cobourg, we plan the layout, the plumbing and the waterproofing first, then the finishes you will see every day.

Our Cobourg bathroom remodels are fully managed: demolition, repairs, plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, glass, fixtures and finishing, with a written schedule so you know how long the room is out of use.

Basement Finishing in Cobourg

Cobourg basements vary a lot, from older foundations that need careful moisture work to newer poured basements ready to finish. We plan each one around the house it is in.

We finish Cobourg basements from bare concrete to move-in ready: insulation, framing, bathrooms, wet bars, laundry, pot lights, drywall, flooring and trim, with the permit and inspections handled.

Legal Basement Apartments in Cobourg

In Cobourg, homeowners are adding legal secondary suites to help with the mortgage and to keep family close. The key is building one properly, with a permit, so the unit is safe, insurable and adds value when you sell.

Before we quote a Cobourg basement apartment, we confirm the Town of Cobourg's requirements for your property. Then we plan fire separation, egress windows, the entrance, alarms, the suite kitchen and bathroom, and the permit, so the unit is legal from day one.

Home Additions in Cobourg

Cobourg homeowners add space with rear and side additions, second storeys over bungalows and four-season sunrooms, especially where heritage homes near the core and newer subdivisions sit on lots with room to grow.

Accessible Renovations in Cobourg

In Cobourg, where homes include heritage homes near the core and newer subdivisions, accessibility upgrades range from a single curbless shower to moving a bedroom and laundry to the main floor so the stairs become optional.

Renovating in Northumberland & Quinte

Northumberland and the Bay of Quinte have a high share of heritage and century homes alongside newer subdivisions, and many households here are renovating to age in place or to welcome family moving east from the GTA.