York Region
Renovation contractors in Aurora, Ontario
Aurora does not require a permit to finish a basement with no structural work and no new bedrooms — but adding a bedroom, moving walls or new plumbing does. In Northeast Old Aurora, exterior work also needs heritage approval. Doyo books renovation across Aurora: describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when it is done.
Projects
- Kitchen Renovationwritten quote
- Bathroom Renovationwritten quote
- Basement Finishingwritten quote
Priced after a site visit. Your deposit is held by Doyo until you confirm the work.
Local
Renovation in Aurora: what to know
Building permits
Aurora needs no building permit to finish a basement with no structural work and no new bedrooms, for a deck no more than 0.6 m (2 ft) above grade with no roof, for a shed of 15 m² or less with no plumbing, or for a fence that does not enclose a pool. Furnace and boiler replacements in a house need none either; new plumbing may need a separate plumbing permit.
Source: Town of Aurora, permits and inspectionsHeritage district
Aurora’s heritage conservation district is Northeast Old Aurora. Exterior alterations, new construction and demolition there need the Town’s approval first — and so does removing any tree in the district.
Source: Town of Aurora, heritage districtsThe housing here
Of Aurora’s 21,510 occupied homes in the 2021 census, about 41% were built in 2001 or later — 13% between 2016 and 2021 — and about 22% before 1981; 60% are single-detached houses.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 CensusNeighbourhoods we cover
Aurora Village · Aurora Highlands · Bayview Northeast · Hills of St Andrew · Aurora Heights · Bayview Wellington — and the rest of Aurora.
How it works
Booking Renovation on Doyo
What to tell Doyo
- The room and what you want changed
- Photos and rough measurements
- Your timeline
- A budget range, if you have one
Who comes
A pro who has passed Doyo’s ID and police record checks, with ratings from real jobs. See their profile, reviews and past work before you choose.
How you pay
A deposit when you accept the quote, held by Doyo; the balance on completion; part of the pro’s pay held back for a warranty period.
FAQ
Renovation in Aurora: common questions
Services