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It depends on scope and finish level. As a guide: bathrooms $15,000–$35,000+, kitchens $25,000–$70,000+, finished basements $35,000–$80,000+, and whole-home renovations from $120,000. Every quote we issue is itemized after a free in-home consultation.

Bathrooms typically run 2–4 weeks, kitchens 4–8 weeks, basements 5–9 weeks, and whole-home projects 4–9 months. You receive a realistic schedule before work begins and regular updates against it.

Yes — fully licensed and insured with liability coverage and WSIB on every project. We provide certificates before work begins.

Yes. Where a permit is required we prepare the application, coordinate any required drawings or engineering, and manage the inspection schedule with your municipality.

Ask us during your free consultation — we can walk you through the payment options currently available for your project.

Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and Guelph, plus the surrounding Waterloo Region communities.

For single-room projects, almost never. For whole-home renovations it is usually faster and safer to move out. We are upfront about which applies to your project.

We walk the finished space with you and build a deficiency list if needed. The job is not complete until those items are resolved and you are satisfied.

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