Home Renovations in Etobicoke
Renovating in Etobicoke? renoWOW! has spent 32-plus years working on homes from the Tudor-style houses of The Kingsway to the condo towers along the Humber Bay lakeshore, so we know the difference a building type makes. Clear timelines, honest budgets, lasting work.
What Etobicoke's Older Homes Need Today
Etobicoke's housing stock is a mix. There are Tudor and stone character homes in The Kingsway, small postwar bungalows along the lakeshore in Long Branch and New Toronto, and a wall of condo towers rising at Humber Bay Shores. Each one hides its own problem: dated wiring behind original trim, a low ceiling in a 1950s bungalow, or a kitchen that was never built for how a family actually cooks today.
We work with what is already there instead of fighting it. A Kingsway kitchen renovation keeps the stonework and adds a modern layout behind it. A lakeshore bungalow gets opened up without losing the bones that make it solid. For the full picture of what we do beyond Etobicoke, have a look at our home renovation services in Toronto.
We Know How to Get Trades In and Out of Etobicoke
Etobicoke runs from the Humber River to the Mississauga border, and a job in Long Branch looks nothing like a job in The Kingsway once you get past the front door. We plan deliveries around the QEW and Highway 427, work around tight parking on the lakeshore streets, and book elevators ahead of time for any Humber Bay Shores condo project.
Kingsway & Sunnylea character homes
These 1930s and 1940s houses were built to last, with stone facades and solid bones. The wiring and layout behind them usually were not built for 2026. We update what is inside while keeping the character on the outside.
Lakeshore bungalows
Long Branch, New Toronto and Alderwood are full of small, solid postwar bungalows on generous lots. Opening up the main floor is usually the single biggest change a homeowner can make here.
Humber Valley & Markland Wood additions
Bigger lots near the ravine give you room to grow up or back. A second-storey addition or rear extension is common in this part of Etobicoke, and we handle the structural engineering and permits that come with it.
Condos at Humber Bay Shores
Renovating a unit in one of the lakeshore towers means working with the building as much as the suite. Board approvals, insurance certificates and elevator bookings all get sorted before the first hammer swings.
A Full Range of Renovation Services
One team handles the whole job, whether it is a single Etobicoke bathroom renovation or turning over a whole house.
Kitchen Renovations
Custom cabinetry, new layouts and finishes that make the room work the way you actually cook.
Bathroom Renovations
Full gut renovations or focused updates for ensuites and family baths, built to last.
Basement Renovations
Rec rooms, home offices, guest suites, or a legal apartment that adds real value.
Whole House Renovations
Full modernizations for Kingsway and Humber Valley homes, every system brought up to date.
Condo Renovations
Unit renovations at Humber Bay Shores and Mimico, board approvals and logistics handled.
Additions & Top-Ups
Second-storey additions and rear extensions, engineering and permits included.
Meet Sam Beninato, founder of renoWOW!
Sam has spent more than 32 years in the contracting and remodeling trade and still works closely with every client. He has been featured on HGTV and quoted in the Toronto editions of Metro, The Globe & Mail and The Huffington Post. Read more on our About Us page.
"A renovation is more than fixtures and cabinets. It is a new feeling for your home. It is the WOW! factor."
renoWOW! takes one job at a time, is licensed in Toronto, carries $5 million liability insurance with WSIB coverage, and backs every project with a two-year workmanship warranty.
Recent Projects Across Etobicoke and the GTA
A look at the finish and detail we hold every job to.
Charlottetown Project
A full home reworked top to bottom for a growing family.
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Millard Dr Contemporary Spa
A contemporary kitchen and spa retreat with clean lines and warm finishes.
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Wessex Dr Full Home Refurbishment
Every room updated with one cohesive, modern design.
View project →What Renovations Run in Etobicoke
Cost comes down to the size of your home, the finishes you pick, the age of the property and how much structural work is involved. The ranges below are general planning figures for the Etobicoke market, meant to help you budget before a fixed quote.
| Project type | Typical Etobicoke range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetic refresh (paint, trim, lighting) | $3,000 – $12,000 | No structural or permit work |
| Bathroom renovation | $15,000 – $40,000+ | Higher for ensuites and layout changes |
| Kitchen renovation | $30,000 – $90,000+ | Cabinetry and appliances drive the range |
| Basement finishing | $35 – $75 / sq ft | Legal apartments cost more |
| Full main-floor / open-plan reno | $40,000 – $120,000+ | Load-bearing wall removal adds cost |
| Second-storey addition / top-up | Quoted per project | Structural, roofing and permits included |
| Building permit fees | $300 – $2,000+ | Set by the City of Toronto by scope |
These are planning ranges, not a quote. Character homes in The Kingsway and older lakeshore bungalows both tend to hide surprises, wiring, plumbing, sometimes the structure itself, so we suggest budgeting 10 to 15 percent extra for the unexpected. For a closer look at pricing across the GTA, check our home renovation cost guide, or book a consultation for a number built around your home.
Three decades in, still one project at a time
Licensed and insured, with a single dedicated team from the first meeting to the final walkthrough, and every job backed by a two-year workmanship warranty.
Book a Free ConsultationWhat You Need to Know About Etobicoke Permits
Etobicoke is part of the City of Toronto, so permits go through Toronto Building's Etobicoke York district office and follow the Ontario Building Code and local zoning. If your property backs onto the Humber River, Mimico Creek or the Lake Ontario shoreline, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority may also need to sign off before work near the water or a ravine can start. We handle both processes for you, from drawings and applications to booking the required inspections.
- Load-bearing wall removal and second-storey additions
- Basement underpinning or a new secondary suite
- Any work near a ravine, creek or the shoreline (TRCA review)
How an Etobicoke Renovation Actually Goes
Free Consultation
We visit your Etobicoke home, or meet virtually, to talk through your goals and look at the space. You get a written scope with a fixed price before anything is signed.
Design, Permits & Planning
We draft the drawings and handle every permit application, including any conservation authority review your property might need. Trades are booked and materials chosen before the first day of work.
Construction & QA
Your project manager is on site through the whole build, backed by a steady crew of licensed trades. You get regular updates and a direct line whenever something comes up.
Walkthrough & Warranty
We go through every detail together before we call the job done, and back it with a two-year workmanship warranty.
Sam was one of the few contractors happy to meet over Zoom and tour the house remotely. He guided our material choices, timed each delivery, and his team finished two beautiful bathrooms in five weeks.
Warren R. Toronto, ONAfter other companies barely followed up, Sam was responsive and clear from start to finish. They kept their word on cost and timeline and adjusted quickly to our requests. We got the modern kitchen we pictured.
Fred & Bertha Toronto, ONMy bathroom needed a near full gut, and I wanted it to let me age in place at home. Sam and Paul answered every question, and Paul's tile work was second to none. The result is both beautiful and practical.
Ruth Toronto · via HomeStarsSam's bathroom design was more than we expected, and Mike and Greg were always on time and courteous. What impressed us most was how flexible he was, rescheduling around our health concerns without any fuss.
Mr. GL Toronto, ONOur second big project with Sam's team, and again the care and detail went beyond what we expected. They kept the house clean and protected, worked quickly with little disruption, and six years on our kitchen still looks brand new.
Charlotte & James Toronto · via HomeStarsWe have trusted Sam with the bathrooms in our homes across Toronto and Aurora for more than 20 years. He is a true craftsman and completely trustworthy, and Adam handled our latest ensuite beautifully.
Longtime client Toronto & AuroraRenovation Services Across the GTA
Not in Etobicoke? We work right across Toronto and the surrounding areas.
Transform Your Etobicoke Home With renoWOW!
Start with a free in-home consultation. We will walk you through every step, on a clear timeline and an honest budget.