Question 1

How is a renovation priced on Doyo?

Accepted Answer

By written quote. A pro visits, looks at the space and sends a line-by-line quote in the app. You pay a deposit when you accept it, and Doyo holds that deposit until you confirm the work is done. Part of the pro’s payment is held back for a warranty period after completion, so there is still money on the table if something needs putting right.

Question 2

Do I need a building permit?

Accepted Answer

Often. Finishing a basement, moving walls or plumbing, and adding a bathroom usually need a permit from your town. Ask the contractor to confirm which permits the job needs and who applies for them, in writing, in the quote.

Question 3

Does my job need a building permit in Oshawa?

Accepted Answer

Oshawa’s Building Services needs a permit for finishing a basement, changing heating or plumbing systems, a shed over 15 m² (161 sq ft), and a deck that is more than 600 mm (24 in) high or has a roof. Replacing a furnace with the ductwork unchanged, a same-size window or door, plumbing fixtures, or shingles needs none. Oshawa’s Building Services has the full list.

Question 4

How old are the homes in Oshawa?

Accepted Answer

Of Oshawa’s roughly 66,500 occupied homes in the 2021 census, about 60% were built before 1981 — 24% in 1960 or earlier — and about 21% in 2001 or later; about 56% are single-detached houses and 27% apartments.

Question 5

Does Doyo work in Oshawa?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Doyo books Renovation across Oshawa. Describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when the work is done.

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Describe your renovation job in Oshawa — we’ll find the pro.