Country Renovations Inc. has been a trusted name in East York since 2014, renovating the tidy brick bungalows and semi-detached homes that define neighbourhoods like Pape Village, Woodbine Heights, and Topham Park. As one of Toronto’s older established communities, East York is full of compact 1920s-to-1940s houses on modest lots with mature trees and tight-knit streets — homes with great bones that reward careful, space-smart renovation. We are HCRA-registered, fully licensed, insured, and WSIB-covered, so every East York project is built to current Ontario standards.
Renovation services we offer in East York
- Kitchen Renovation — custom cabinetry, islands, and open-concept layouts.
- Bathroom Renovation — spa-quality bathrooms, walk-in showers, and ensuites.
- Basement Renovation — finished basements and legal second units.
- Home Additions & Custom Builds — second-storey additions and custom homes.
What homes in East York are like
East York’s housing is older and tighter than Toronto’s postwar suburbs — think solid brick bungalows, two-storey semis, and the occasional detached home, most built before 1950 on narrow lots. These houses often have low basement ceilings, original plaster, knob-and-tube wiring, and small galley kitchens, so renovations here tend to focus on underpinning basements for headroom, carving open-concept living space out of small rooms, and rear or second-storey additions that respect the neighbourhood’s scale. Heritage-sympathetic exterior work is also common given the area’s established streetscapes.
Why East York homeowners choose us
- Free, no-obligation in-home estimate
- Written fixed-price agreement and workmanship warranty
- Transparent, itemized pricing with no surprise charges
- Local East York references available on request
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I underpin the basement in my older East York home?
Yes — underpinning is one of the most popular projects in East York because so many pre-1950 homes have basements under seven feet. It lowers the floor to create full-height living space and requires a City of Toronto building permit plus an engineer’s structural design, both of which we coordinate for you.
What is a typical renovation project in East York?
A frequent request near Pape Village and the Danforth is opening up a cramped main floor of a 1930s semi into a single bright kitchen-and-living space, often combined with a rear addition to gain a family room and a proper mudroom off the back garden.
How long does an East York bathroom renovation take?
A full bathroom renovation in an older East York home usually takes 3 to 5 weeks, with extra time often needed to replace original plumbing stacks and knob-and-tube wiring uncovered behind the walls. We flag those likely upgrades in the estimate so there are no surprises.
Ready to start your East York renovation? Contact us for a free estimate and a written, fixed-price quote from a licensed, HCRA-registered team.