Home Renovations in Richmond Hill
Renovating in Richmond Hill? renoWOW! has 32-plus years of hands-on experience with everything from 1960s Mill Pond bungalows to the large estate builds of Bayview Hill and South Richvale. We know York Region homes, and the permit process that comes with them. Clear timelines, honest budgets, lasting work.
Richmond Hill Homes, and What They Actually Need
Richmond Hill is a mix of eras under one town. There are modest 1960s bungalows around Mill Pond, sprawling estate builds in Bayview Hill and South Richvale, newer subdivisions climbing through Jefferson and Oak Ridges, and condos going up along the Yonge Street corridor. What works for one rarely works for the next.
We start with the house you have. A dated Richmond Hill kitchen renovation opens up a closed-off bungalow floor plan. A bigger Bayview Hill home gets its systems brought up to date without losing the finishes you paid for. For the full picture of what we do across the region, have a look at our home renovation services in Toronto.
Local Knowledge, from Yonge Street to the Moraine
Richmond Hill runs from Steeles up to the Oak Ridges Moraine, and a job in Doncrest looks nothing like a job in Oak Ridges once you get past the driveway. We plan deliveries around Highway 404, Yonge Street and Bayview Avenue, work around the deep lots and mature trees the older neighbourhoods are known for, and factor in conservation rules for anything near Lake Wilcox or a ravine.
1960s and 70s bungalows
Much of central Richmond Hill was built as solid single-storey homes on generous lots. Opening up the main floor, or adding a second storey, is the single biggest change most owners here make.
Bayview Hill & South Richvale estates
These larger custom homes were built to impress, but finishes and systems date fast. We modernize kitchens, primary suites and mechanicals while keeping the scale and quality that make them special.
Jefferson & Oak Ridges new builds
Newer subdivision homes are often builder-basic inside. Custom kitchens, finished basements and better storage turn a standard floor plan into something that fits your family.
Condos on the Yonge corridor
Units near Yonge and 16th or Langstaff need board approvals, insurance certificates and booked elevators. We handle the building side so your suite renovation runs cleanly.
A Full Range of Renovation Services
One team handles the whole job, whether it is a single Richmond Hill 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 Bayview Hill and Mill Pond homes, every system brought up to date.
Condo Renovations
Unit renovations along the Yonge corridor, 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 Richmond Hill and GTA projects
See the finish and detail we hold every job to.
Charlottetown Project
A full home reworked top to bottom for a growing family.
View project →Millard Dr Contemporary Spa
A contemporary kitchen and spa retreat with clean lines and warm finishes.
View project →Wessex Dr Full Home Refurbishment
Every room updated with one cohesive, modern design.
View project →What Renovations Run in Richmond Hill
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 Richmond Hill market, meant to help you budget before a fixed quote.
| Project type | Typical Richmond Hill 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 Town of Richmond Hill by scope |
These are planning ranges, not a quote. Older Richmond Hill homes and properties near the Oak Ridges Moraine can both hide surprises, from dated wiring to grading and drainage work, 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.
32 years, 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 Richmond Hill Permits
Richmond Hill is part of York Region, so permits go through the Town of Richmond Hill Building Division and follow the Ontario Building Code and the local zoning bylaw, not the City of Toronto's. If your property sits on the Oak Ridges Moraine, near Lake Wilcox or a ravine, a conservation authority review may also apply before work 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, secondary suites and grading changes
- Any work on the Moraine or near a ravine (conservation review)
Our 4-Step Renovation Process
Free Consultation
We visit your Richmond Hill 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 your project needs. Trades are booked and materials chosen before the first day of work, so nothing stalls once we start.
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.
After 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 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, 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 Richmond Hill? We work right across York Region, Toronto and the surrounding areas.
Transform Your Richmond Hill 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.