City of Toronto
Renovation contractors in Etobicoke, Ontario
Toronto Building needs a permit for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground, for basement work that changes the structure, adds plumbing or creates a unit, for new or modified heating and plumbing, and for a backwater valve. Replacing a furnace or boiler in a house, or repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, needs none. Etobicoke’s Toronto Building district office is at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall, by appointment. If the basement is part of it: Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy pays 80% of the invoice up to $1,600 per backwater valve (two at most), $2,250 for a sump pump, $300 for a battery backup, $400 to sever and cap the foundation drain and $500 for a plumbing assessment — up to $6,650 per house. Downspouts must be disconnected, the contractor needs a City business licence, and you apply within two years. Doyo books renovation across Etobicoke: 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 Etobicoke: what to know
Building permits
Toronto Building needs a permit for a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground, for basement work that changes the structure, adds plumbing or creates a unit, for new or modified heating and plumbing, and for a backwater valve. Replacing a furnace or boiler in a house, or repairing and replacing plumbing fixtures, needs none. Etobicoke’s Toronto Building district office is at the Etobicoke Civic Centre, 399 The West Mall, by appointment.
Source: City of Toronto, Toronto Building officesCondos
In a condo, a renovation generally needs the board’s approval first, and some corporations require approved contractors or limit work hours — check with management before the pro is booked.
Source: Condominium Authority of Ontario, renovationsBasement flooding subsidy
Toronto’s Basement Flooding Protection Subsidy pays 80% of the invoice up to $1,600 per backwater valve (two at most), $2,250 for a sump pump, $300 for a battery backup, $400 to sever and cap the foundation drain and $500 for a plumbing assessment — up to $6,650 per house. Downspouts must be disconnected, the contractor needs a City business licence, and you apply within two years.
Source: City of Toronto, flooding subsidyThe housing here
Across Etobicoke’s three wards (Etobicoke North, Etobicoke Centre and Etobicoke-Lakeshore), the 2021 census counted 149,020 occupied homes: 62% built before 1981, 29% in 1960 or earlier, and 22% in 2001 or later. 43% are apartments in buildings of five or more storeys and 35% are single-detached houses.
Source: City of Toronto, 2021 Census ward profilesNeighbourhoods we cover
Humber Bay Shores · Mimico · New Toronto · Long Branch · The Kingsway · Islington · Markland Wood · Rexdale — and the rest of Etobicoke.
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 Etobicoke: common questions
Services