Halton Region
Renovation contractors in Milton, Ontario
Milton needs a building permit before any portion of a basement is finished, and a kitchen isn’t allowed in a finished basement unless the space is approved as a secondary dwelling unit. Basement permits are inspected in stages, including below-grade, above-grade and final plumbing inspections. If the basement is part of it: Halton Region pays 50% of the cost, up to $1,600, to install a backwater valve inside the home, and 100%, up to $6,500, to disconnect the weeping tile and install a sump pump, for work done after July 15, 2024. The valve needs a building permit with a final inspection and a licensed plumber or qualified drainage contractor; each subsidy is once per property, and you apply within a year of the work. Doyo books renovation across Milton: 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 Milton: what to know
Building permits
Milton needs a building permit before any portion of a basement is finished, and a kitchen isn’t allowed in a finished basement unless the space is approved as a secondary dwelling unit. Basement permits are inspected in stages, including below-grade, above-grade and final plumbing inspections.
Source: Town of Milton, finished basementsBasement flooding subsidy
Halton Region pays 50% of the cost, up to $1,600, to install a backwater valve inside the home, and 100%, up to $6,500, to disconnect the weeping tile and install a sump pump, for work done after July 15, 2024. The valve needs a building permit with a final inspection and a licensed plumber or qualified drainage contractor; each subsidy is once per property, and you apply within a year of the work.
Source: Halton Region, backwater valve installation subsidyHeritage properties
On a property designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, Milton typically requires a heritage permit to replace or change windows or doors, change trim, roofing or cladding, add or remove decks, fences or porches, build an addition, or even paint the exterior.
Source: Town of Milton, alter a heritage propertyNeighbourhoods we cover
Old Milton · Timberlea · Dorset Park · Beaty · Clarke · Hawthorne Village · Willmott · Ford — and the rest of Milton.
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 Milton: common questions
Services