York Region
Renovation contractors in Richmond Hill, Ontario
Richmond Hill’s Building Division issues permits for finished basements, basement walkouts, decks and sunrooms, and any plumbing or HVAC alteration. A deck needs one if it is attached to the house, more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade, or larger than 10 m² (108 sq ft). A shed of 10 m² or less with no plumbing does not. If the basement is part of it: Richmond Hill’s Backwater Valve Subsidy Program pays up to $1,500 toward a backwater valve in a single-family home, duplex or triplex. Get the building permit first, have a licensed plumber or drain contractor install it, make sure the downspouts are disconnected, and apply within six months. Funding is first come, first served. Doyo books renovation across Richmond Hill: 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 Richmond Hill: what to know
Building permits
Richmond Hill’s Building Division issues permits for finished basements, basement walkouts, decks and sunrooms, and any plumbing or HVAC alteration. A deck needs one if it is attached to the house, more than 600 mm (2 ft) above grade, or larger than 10 m² (108 sq ft). A shed of 10 m² or less with no plumbing does not.
Source: City of Richmond Hill, building permit FAQsBasement flooding subsidy
Richmond Hill’s Backwater Valve Subsidy Program pays up to $1,500 toward a backwater valve in a single-family home, duplex or triplex. Get the building permit first, have a licensed plumber or drain contractor install it, make sure the downspouts are disconnected, and apply within six months. Funding is first come, first served.
Source: City of Richmond Hill, backwater valve subsidyHeritage district
The Gormley Heritage Conservation District, set up in 2009, is Richmond Hill’s first. Work that affects a heritage property’s heritage features needs a heritage permit before it starts.
Source: City of Richmond Hill, cultural heritage planningThe housing here
Of Richmond Hill’s 69,315 occupied homes in the 2021 census, about 44% were built in 2001 or later and about 15% before 1981; 57% are single-detached houses. Most furnaces, panels and fixtures here are second-generation, not originals.
Source: Statistics Canada, 2021 CensusNeighbourhoods we cover
Oak Ridges · Mill Pond · Bayview Hill · Jefferson · Richmond Hill Centre · Langstaff — and the rest of Richmond Hill.
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 Richmond Hill: common questions
Services