Renovation contractor in Markham

Century and heritage homes in Markham

Markham'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 Markham

Homes built in Markham 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.

Newer homes built since 2000 in Markham

Newer Markham homes have good bones and builder-grade finishes. The most common projects are finishing the basement, often with a bathroom roughed in by the builder, and upgrading kitchens and ensuites. Engineered floor joists cannot be cut or notched without an engineer's approval, and in the first years of ownership it is worth checking how a change affects your Tarion new-home warranty.

Kitchen Renovations in Markham

Kitchens in Markham come in every shape, from the closed-off galley kitchens in older houses to builder-grade kitchens in newer homes that never quite worked. With heritage homes and large newer family homes across Unionville, Markham Village and Cornell, there is no single template, so every kitchen remodel we plan here starts with the room in front of us.

Our Markham 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 Markham

Many bathrooms in Markham are original to the house, and in heritage homes and large newer family homes that can mean anything from a tired 1970s three-piece to a builder-grade ensuite with a tub nobody uses. A bathroom remodel is one of the best-value updates in the home, as long as the work behind the tile is done properly.

Our Markham 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 Markham

In Markham, a finished basement is one of the most requested projects we quote, especially in heritage homes and large newer family homes. Families in Unionville, Markham Village and Cornell use that space for a rec room, an office, a gym or a guest suite instead of moving to get more room.

We finish Markham 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 Markham

In Markham, 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 Markham basement apartment, we confirm the City of Markham'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 Markham

Markham homeowners add space with rear and side additions, second storeys over bungalows and four-season sunrooms, especially where heritage homes and large newer family homes sit on lots with room to grow.

Accessible Renovations in Markham

In Markham, where homes include heritage homes and large newer family homes, 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 Scarborough & York Region

Across Scarborough and York Region, families are adding space without moving: finishing basements, adding in-law and rental suites, opening up main floors and updating kitchens and bathrooms in homes built from the 1960s to the 2010s.