Condo renovation in Toronto requires a contractor who knows how to work inside a building, not just inside a unit. We coordinate with property management, follow each building's renovation rules, book the elevator, manage parking, and finish the work inside the noise bylaw windows so neighbours are not disturbed. Our condo remodel contractors handle kitchens, bathrooms, and full unit renovations across downtown Toronto, North York, Markham and Mississauga.
Common Condo Layouts We Renovate
- Studio and one-bedroom condos (450 to 650 sq ft): Galley kitchen, single bathroom. Most common updates: full kitchen replacement, bathroom refresh, paint, flooring.
- One-bedroom plus den (650 to 800 sq ft): Often built post-2010. The den gets converted into an office or small bedroom. Kitchen and bathroom updates are routine.
- Two-bedroom condos (800 to 1,200 sq ft): Larger kitchens with island potential. Two bathrooms, one usually being a primary ensuite.
- Larger downtown and uptown units (1,200 to 2,500 sq ft): Three-bedroom layouts in older buildings or larger newer units. Full guts are common when buying a unit from the original owner.
Building Management Approval Process
Every Toronto condo building has a renovation application package. Common requirements:
- Detailed scope of work and drawings
- Contractor general liability insurance certificate naming the corporation as additional insured
- WSIB clearance certificate
- Project schedule with start and end dates
- Elevator booking and deposit (typically $500 to $2,000 refundable)
- Notification to neighbours on your floor
- Pre-renovation walkthrough with a building engineer in some buildings
Approvals typically take 2 to 4 weeks. We file the package, follow up with management, and confirm your start date once approved.
Noise Bylaws and Work Hours
Most condo buildings restrict noisy work to weekday business hours, usually 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Demolition, tile cutting, drilling and core hammering all fall under noise restrictions. Painting, finish work, fixture installation and cleanup can run later. We schedule each phase to fit within these windows.
Plumbing and Structural Constraints
Condo plumbing stacks are fixed. The toilet, shower and kitchen sink drains stay where they are. Toilets can usually shift a few inches, and we can sometimes vault the floor to reroute a tub drain, but moving the kitchen sink to a new wall is rarely possible. Structural columns and shear walls cannot be removed or modified.
Insurance and Liability
Contractor insurance is non-negotiable in condo work. We carry $5 million general liability and provide a certificate of insurance naming the condo corporation. We also carry tools and equipment coverage and make sure all subtrades meet the same standard.
