Condo Renovations in Toronto
renoWOW! has been renovating Toronto condos since 1993. Full unit renovations, condo kitchens and bathrooms, with the board approval package handled for you, a fixed price before we start and a two-year warranty after we leave.
A Condo Renovation Contractor That Handles the Building, Not Just the Unit
A condo renovation is won or lost at the property management office before a single tile is picked. The board approval, the insurance certificate, the elevator booking and the plumbing stack decide what happens. We deal with all of it, and we have been doing that in Toronto buildings since 1993.
renoWOW! is a licensed condo renovation contractor in Toronto. Owner Sam Beninato walks every unit himself, checks what the building will actually allow, and puts a fixed price in writing before work starts. Every job carries a two-year workmanship warranty, and every job runs with the paperwork your property manager expects: a certificate of insurance naming the corporation, WSIB clearance and a clear scope of work.
Condos are one part of what we do. renoWOW! handles home renovation in Toronto end to end, and plenty of condo clients started with a single room. Our kitchen and bathroom pages show the same crew working in houses across the city.
- Board approval package prepared for you
- Fixed price before work starts
- Licensed, $5M insured, WSIB covered
- RenoMark, BILD and NKBA member
- Two-year workmanship warranty
- Featured on HGTV and the Marc and Mandy Show
Every Kind of Condo Renovation We Take On
One crew handles demolition, plumbing, electrical, flooring, cabinetry and finishing, inside the working hours your building allows. No subcontracting the job out to whoever is free.
Full Unit Renovations
The whole condo taken back to bare walls and rebuilt on one schedule, one approval package and one fixed price. 5 to 10 weeks on site, from $60,000.
Condo Kitchen Renovations
Galley and open-plan suite kitchens. The plumbing stack decides whether the sink can move, so we check it before anything is drawn. Our kitchen work.
Condo Bathroom Renovations
Walk-in showers, new vanities and full rebuilds, waterproofed properly because a leak in a tower is your neighbour's ceiling. Condo bathroom guide.
Open-Concept and Partition Changes
Most partition walls in a condo are not structural, which means they can move with board approval. We confirm which is which before you fall in love with a layout.
Flooring and Sound Ratings
Hardwood, vinyl and tile installed over the acoustic underlay your building requires. Most Toronto boards set a minimum sound rating, and we submit the spec with the approval.
Built-Ins, Storage and Ceilings
Custom closets, wall units and murphy beds that earn back square footage, plus popcorn ceiling removal with asbestos testing first in older buildings.
Watch Sam Walk Through a Full Renovation on TV
renoWOW! founder Sam Beninato was invited onto the Marc and Mandy Show to walk through one of our complete renovations, from the first layout call to the finished space.
It is a few minutes long and it shows exactly how we run every job, condos included: structure and services first, finishes second. In a condo that means the stack, the slab and the electrical panel get checked before anyone talks about counters. Sam has also been featured on HGTV and quoted in the Toronto editions of Metro, The Globe and Mail and The Huffington Post.
What You Can Change in a Toronto Condo, and What You Can't
In a Toronto condo you own everything from the drywall in, and the corporation owns everything behind it. That one line explains almost every renovation rule you will run into, so here is where it actually lands.
Fair game, with board approval
- Kitchens and bathrooms renovated in place, including cabinets, counters, tile and fixtures
- Flooring throughout the unit, installed over an underlay that meets the building's sound rating
- Non-structural partition walls, which covers most interior walls in a suite
- Lighting and electrical within the unit, done with ESA notification
- Built-in storage, closets and feature walls
- Popcorn ceiling removal, after an asbestos test in buildings from before 1990
Off the table, or close to it
- The plumbing stack. Sinks, toilets and showers can shift a little, but they cannot cross the unit
- Windows and exterior walls. Common elements, owned by the corporation
- The balcony. Usually exclusive-use common space, so even flooring out there needs permission
- The concrete slab. Many towers are post-tensioned, so nothing gets drilled or cored without engineering
- Heating and cooling risers and the fan coil unit's location
- Load-bearing and shear walls, rare inside a suite but absolute where they exist
The honest version most contractors skip: the building's declaration and rules outrank your plans. We read them at the consultation stage, before you have spent a dollar on design.
Condo Renovation Costs in Toronto, in Plain Numbers
The two questions every condo owner asks first, answered without the runaround. Most full condo renovations in Toronto land between $60,000 and $150,000, which works out to roughly $100 to $300 per square foot, and a full unit takes 5 to 10 weeks on site once approvals are in hand.
What Toronto condo renovations cost in 2026
- Cosmetic refresh, paint, floors, ceilings$15,000 – $30,000
- Condo bathroom renovation$15,000 – $30,000
- Condo kitchen renovation$25,000 – $60,000
- Full one-bedroom renovation$60,000 – $100,000
- Full two-bedroom renovation$90,000 – $150,000+
- Rule of thumb$100 – $300 / sq ft
Condo work runs 10 to 20 percent more than the same rooms in a house. That is not padding; it is board paperwork, elevator logistics, protected corridors and shorter working days, and it is already inside our fixed price. Excludes HST; every quote itemizes it.
How the schedule actually goes
- Weeks 1–4, before day one: board approval submitted and materials ordered, so nothing waits later
- Week 1 on site: corridor and unit protection up, then demolition and disposal runs
- Weeks 2–3: plumbing and electrical rough-in, inspected before walls close
- Weeks 3–5: drywall, ceilings and flooring
- Weeks 5–8: kitchen and bathroom installs, tile and counters
- Weeks 8–10: paint, finals, deficiency walkthrough, warranty in writing
Board approval typically takes two to six weeks depending on the corporation, which is why we submit it while your materials are on order rather than after.
The Building Fees That Never Make It Into Other Quotes
Every Toronto condo corporation charges for renovation logistics in its own way. These are the items that show up after a lowball quote is signed, so we put them on the table at the consultation instead.
| Item | Typical range | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Alteration agreement / board application | $0 – $1,000 | The corporation's formal sign-off on your scope of work. Some buildings charge a review fee |
| Refundable damage deposit | $500 – $1,500 | Held against damage to hallways and elevators. You get it back when we leave the common areas spotless |
| Elevator booking | $0 – $500 per day | Service elevator time for demolition bins and deliveries. We book it in blocks so you pay for fewer days |
| Certificate of insurance | Included with us | Proof of $5M liability naming the corporation and property manager. No COI, no start date |
| Restricted working hours | Schedule, not money | Most buildings allow roughly 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays only, which stretches timelines and is priced into our schedule honestly |
If a condo quote is thousands below everyone else's, this table is usually what got left out. Ours includes it, in writing, before you sign.
A 1990s Tower and a New Glass Condo Are Different Jobs
Buildings from the mid-90s to late 2000s: this is Kitec territory. Kitec plumbing was installed in thousands of Toronto condos before it was pulled from the market, and it fails early. If your building has it, the smart move is replacing it inside your unit while the walls are already open, and insurers increasingly expect exactly that. We check for it on every job from that era.
Older buildings, 70s and 80s: popcorn ceilings that need an asbestos test before anyone scrapes them, tired electrical panels, and drain stacks that have seen better decades. All manageable, as long as your contractor prices it up front rather than discovering it mid-job.
Newer towers: no Kitec, but post-tensioned slabs that rule out coring, compact mechanical closets, fan coil units that cannot move, and boards with detailed rule books. The constraint shifts from the pipes to the paperwork.
Either way, the building gets inspected before the design gets drawn. That order is why our fixed price holds.
Recent Toronto Condo Renovation Projects
Real jobs, photographed in the clients' homes. No stock photos anywhere on this page.
25 George St, Toronto
A downtown condo rebuilt end to end, with the board approvals and elevator logistics run by us.
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Millard Dr Contemporary Spa
A full ensuite rebuild: freestanding tub, frameless glass and a double vanity.
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Sandcherry Place Sanctuary Suite
A spa-calm retreat carved out of an ordinary suite footprint.
View projectWhat Toronto Condo Owners Say About Working With Us
I'm beyond happy with my condo renovations! RenoWOW! was great to work with, super responsive, had great suggestions, used quality materials and finished everything faster than expected. Thanks to Sam & his team, the space looks absolutely stunning! Highly recommend!
We recently completed an extensive renovation with Reno Wow, including our kitchen and master bathroom now turned into our master spa. They are knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy. The work is high quality and most importantly the whole project was delivered on time and on budget.
This is the second major renovation that Sam and his team have completed for us and we couldn't be happier. They use many measures to keep your home clean and protected throughout the job and our neighbours even commented on the care being taken.
This was the second time I have used RenoWow, and once again they were excellent. I really appreciate the open and transparent visibility of all costs and potential extras. The quality is always exemplary and the workers polite, clean and timely. Highly recommend.
Great experience and high quality work end to end. During the estimating process they provided a high quality timely detailed estimate and consultation. The project was done on time and on budget with a very high degree of attention to detail.
Once again, the amazing crew from renoWOW has excelled! Following a beautiful kitchen reno, we invited them back to remodel a master bathroom and install beautiful new flooring on the second floor. We cannot say enough about the quality of the work and the thoughtfulness of their staff.
How a renoWOW! Condo Renovation Runs
First, a free consultation
Sam walks the unit with you, reads what the building will allow, and follows up with a written scope and a fixed price. No allowances that balloon later.
Then we handle the board
We prepare the approval package your property manager expects: scope of work, drawings where needed, our licence, WSIB clearance and a certificate of insurance naming the corporation. You sign it; we chase it.
The build
Corridor protection, dust barriers, elevator bookings and disposal runs, all inside your building's working hours. Rough-in is inspected before anything closes.
Walkthrough and warranty
Every detail checked with you, the damage deposit released, and two years of workmanship warranty in writing.
Condo Renovation Contractors Across Toronto and the GTA
From downtown towers to midtown low-rises and the 905, we renovate condos right across the region. Pick your area for local pricing, building notes and recent work nearby.
Ready to Renovate Your Toronto Condo?
Book a free in-unit consultation. Sam will walk the space with you, tell you what your building will allow, and follow up with a written, fixed-price scope.
Toronto Condo Renovation FAQ
How much does it cost to renovate a condo in Toronto?
Plan on $100 to $300 per square foot. A full one-bedroom renovation usually lands between $60,000 and $100,000, a two-bedroom between $90,000 and $150,000 or more, and single rooms less: condo bathrooms run $15,000 to $30,000 and condo kitchens $25,000 to $60,000. Condo work costs 10 to 20 percent more than the same rooms in a house because of board paperwork, elevator logistics and shorter working days. Every quote we write is itemized, and prices exclude HST.
Do I need condo board approval to renovate?
For anything beyond paint, almost always yes. Most Toronto corporations want an alteration agreement covering your scope of work, plus the contractor's licence, WSIB clearance and a certificate of insurance naming the corporation. Approval typically takes two to six weeks depending on the building. We prepare the whole package for you and submit it while your materials are on order, so the wait costs you nothing.
Do I need a City of Toronto permit for a condo renovation?
Usually not for work inside your unit that keeps plumbing and walls roughly where they are. You do need one for structural changes and for significant plumbing relocations, and electrical work goes through the ESA either way. The bigger gatekeeper in a condo is the board, not the city, and we handle both sets of paperwork when they apply.
What renovations are you allowed to do in a condo?
Inside the drywall, most things: kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting, built-ins and most partition walls, all with board approval. What you cannot touch are the common elements: the plumbing stack, windows, exterior walls, the balcony structure, heating and cooling risers, and the concrete slab. The building's declaration and rules set the details, and we read them before we draw anything.
How long does a condo renovation take?
A full unit takes 5 to 10 weeks on site. Add two to six weeks before that for board approval and material lead times, which we run in parallel so the schedule does not stack. A condo bathroom alone runs about three to five weeks and a condo kitchen five to ten. Restricted working hours, usually weekdays only, are the main reason a condo takes longer than the same work in a house.
What are the working hours for condo renovations in Toronto?
The city allows construction noise on weekdays from 7 am to 7 pm, but your building's rules are what actually govern, and most Toronto corporations limit renovation work to roughly 9 am to 5 pm on weekdays only, with no weekends. We build those hours into the schedule from day one instead of promising a timeline the building will not allow.
Can I move walls or open up my condo kitchen?
Often, yes. Most interior walls in a suite are non-structural partitions, so with board approval they can come out and the kitchen can open to the living space. The hard limits are load-bearing or shear walls, which are rare inside a unit but absolute, and the plumbing stack, which decides how far the sink can travel. We confirm all of it before the design is final.
What is Kitec plumbing, and should I replace it during my renovation?
Kitec is a pipe system installed in many Toronto condos built from the mid-1990s to the late 2000s. It was pulled from the market because it fails early, and some insurers now ask about it directly. If your unit has it, the cheapest time to replace it is during a renovation, while the walls are already open. We check for Kitec on every job from that era and price the swap up front.
Can I live in my condo during the renovation?
For a single bathroom or a smaller project, usually yes, and we keep water and a working washroom available as much as the plumbing allows. For a full unit renovation most owners stay elsewhere for the noisiest weeks, since demolition and floor grinding in a small footprint is hard to live beside. We give you the exact dates so you can plan around them.
Why does condo renovation work cost more than house work?
Logistics. Materials move through a booked service elevator, debris goes down the same way, corridors get protected and repaired, working hours are shorter, and the corporation's paperwork takes real time. Add a damage deposit and possible board fees and the same kitchen costs 10 to 20 percent more in a tower. We price all of it into the fixed quote so nothing shows up later as an extra.