Durham Region
Renovation contractors in Pickering, Ontario
Pickering’s Building Services needs a permit for finishing a basement with walls added or removed, any new plumbing, enlarging or moving windows and doors, a shed over 15 m² (161 sq ft) and a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground. Furnace or boiler replacement in a detached house, same-size window replacement and basement waterproofing repairs need none. Doyo books renovation across Pickering: 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 Pickering: what to know
Building permits
Pickering’s Building Services needs a permit for finishing a basement with walls added or removed, any new plumbing, enlarging or moving windows and doors, a shed over 15 m² (161 sq ft) and a deck more than 60 cm (24 in) above the ground. Furnace or boiler replacement in a detached house, same-size window replacement and basement waterproofing repairs need none.
Source: City of Pickering, building permitsHeritage district
The hamlet of Whitevale is Pickering’s one heritage conservation district. Repairing or replacing windows, doors, roofing, cladding or porches there, and any addition or demolition, needs a heritage permit; minor work can be approved by staff.
Source: City of Pickering, heritage planningThe housing here
Of Pickering’s roughly 33,400 occupied homes in the 2021 census, about 31% were built before 1981 and about 22% in 2001 or later; about 60% are single-detached houses.
Source: Region of Durham, 2021 Census housing (open data)Neighbourhoods we cover
Bay Ridges · West Shore · Amberlea · Liverpool · Rosebank · Brock Ridge · Duffin Heights · Seaton — and the rest of Pickering.
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 Pickering: common questions
Services