City of Toronto
Renovation contractors in Scarborough, 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. Scarborough’s Toronto Building district office is at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr., 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 Scarborough: 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 Scarborough: 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. Scarborough’s Toronto Building district office is at the Scarborough Civic Centre, 150 Borough Dr., 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 Scarborough’s six wards (Scarborough Southwest, Centre, Agincourt, North, Guildwood and Rouge Park), the 2021 census counted 218,920 occupied homes: 59% built before 1981, the largest share (37%) between 1961 and 1980, and 15% in 2001 or later. 37% are single-detached houses, 35% are apartments in buildings of five or more storeys and 10% are row houses.
Source: City of Toronto, 2021 Census ward profilesNeighbourhoods we cover
Agincourt · Birch Cliff · Wexford · Scarborough Village · Guildwood · West Hill · Highland Creek · Malvern — and the rest of Scarborough.
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 Scarborough: common questions
Services