Renovation contractor in Peterborough

Century and heritage homes in Peterborough

Peterborough'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.

Post-war bungalows and back-splits in Peterborough

The post-war bungalows and back-splits in Peterborough are solid, simple houses that renovate well. Typical work includes taking out the wall between the kitchen and living room, replacing galvanized supply pipes and cast-iron drains, upgrading the electrical service, and making better use of the basement, which often already has a side door at grade.

1970s to 1990s family homes in Peterborough

Homes built in Peterborough 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.

Kitchen Renovations in Peterborough

Kitchens in Peterborough 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 older brick homes, established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions across Downtown, East City and Ashburnham, there is no single template, so every kitchen remodel we plan here starts with the room in front of us.

Our Peterborough 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 Peterborough

Many bathrooms in Peterborough are original to the house, and in older brick homes, established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough

In Peterborough, a finished basement is one of the most requested projects we quote, especially in older brick homes, established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions. Families in Downtown, East City and Ashburnham use that space for a rec room, an office, a gym or a guest suite instead of moving to get more room.

We finish Peterborough 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 Peterborough

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

Peterborough homeowners add space with rear and side additions, second storeys over bungalows and four-season sunrooms, especially where older brick homes, established neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions sit on lots with room to grow.

Accessible Renovations in Peterborough

In Peterborough, where homes include older brick homes, established neighbourhoods 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 Peterborough & the Kawarthas

Peterborough and the Kawarthas combine older city neighbourhoods with lake properties and cottages that have become year-round homes, which often need insulation, basement and kitchen upgrades to suit four-season living.