Complete Home Renovations in Toronto & Grey County
A complete home renovation allows you to reimagine your entire living space—updating everything from layout to finishes. Odin Agnuk has extensive experience managing whole-house renovations that transform dated homes into modern, functional spaces perfectly suited to contemporary living.
Whether you're renovating a Victorian house in Toronto, updating a character row house in Guelph, or transforming a property in Beaver Valley, we manage every detail from design through completion. We excel at preserving architectural charm while updating homes for modern comfort, efficiency, and style.
What's Included
Structural Work: Layout reconfiguration, load-bearing wall removal, structural reinforcement, floor plan optimization, new openings for windows and doors.
Complete Systems Upgrades: Electrical panel upgrades and full rewiring, updated plumbing throughout, new HVAC systems, improved insulation and air sealing, energy-efficient windows and doors.
All Interior Spaces: Kitchen and bathroom renovations, new flooring throughout, interior painting and trim, custom millwork and built-ins, updated lighting fixtures, modernized finishes.
Exterior Updates (if needed): Siding replacement or repair, window and door replacement, roof repair or replacement, improved drainage and grading.
Our Renovation Process
1. Discovery & Planning (4-6 weeks): Comprehensive assessment of existing conditions, discussion of needs and vision, structural evaluation, budget development, architectural design if layout changes needed.
2. Design Development (4-8 weeks): Detailed plans for all spaces, material and finish selections, 3D renderings, final budget with line-item breakdown, construction schedule.
3. Permits & Demolition (2-4 weeks): Permit applications, protection of areas not being renovated, complete interior demolition, disposal of materials, assessment of hidden conditions.
4. Rough-In & Structure (4-8 weeks): Structural modifications, electrical rough-in, plumbing rough-in, HVAC installation, insulation and air sealing, window and door installation.
5. Finishing (8-12 weeks): Drywall and painting, kitchen and bathroom installations, flooring throughout, trim and millwork, fixture installation, final details.
Specialty Renovations
Heritage Home Renovations:
Toronto's Victorian, Edwardian, and character homes require specialized knowledge. We preserve architectural details, maintain heritage character, update mechanical systems sensitively, address old-house challenges (knob-and-tube wiring, outdated plumbing, settling foundations), and navigate heritage approval processes when required. The Junction Village project is a recent project with many of these considerations that needed to be accounted for.
Row House Transformations:
Toronto's row houses present unique opportunities. We work within narrow footprints, maximize natural light, create open-concept spaces where possible, and add modern amenities while respecting original architecture. Our featured projects in Leslieville or The Junction Village are some examples demonstrating our expertise.
Open-Concept Conversions
Transform closed-off layouts into flowing spaces. We remove non-structural walls, reinforce or replace load-bearing walls with beams, create defined zones within open space, and maintain structural integrity throughout. Our featured projects in The Beaches, The Pocket or The Junction Village are some examples demonstrating our expertise.
Living During Renovation
Staying vs. Moving Out: Many clients stay during renovations. We establish dust barriers, maintain one functional bathroom, protect your belongings, work during agreed-upon hours, and clean daily.
Temporary Relocation: Major renovations sometimes require temporary housing. Benefits include faster completion (work proceeds continuously), less stress on family, protection of furnishings.
Investment & Timeline
Cost Factors: Home size, extent of structural work, systems replacement needs, finish levels, permit requirements, hidden condition surprises.
Timeline: 5-12 months (1-3 months planning/permits, 4-9 months construction depending on scope)
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I renovate or move?
Renovate if you love your location, the home's structure is sound, renovation costs are less than moving costs plus home differences, and you want a customized space. Move if structural issues are severe, you need significantly more space, or neighborhood no longer suits your needs.
What about unexpected issues?
Older homes often reveal surprises during demolition. We establish contingency budgets (typically 10-15%) for unforeseen conditions. We discuss all discoveries before proceeding with repairs.
Can you work around my schedule?
We establish work hours during planning. Standard hours are 8am-5pm weekdays. We can adjust for special circumstances.
Do you guarantee your timeline?
We provide realistic timelines and strive to meet them. Weather, permit delays, material availability, and scope changes can impact schedules—we communicate proactively about any adjustments.
Transform Your Entire Home
Odin Agnuk brings expert whole-house renovation services to Toronto and Grey County. Contact us to schedule your complimentary consultation today.
Service Areas: Toronto and the GTA (High Park, Roncesvalles, Swansea, Leslieville, The Beaches, The Danforth, Regal Heights, Scarborough Bluffs, Rosedale, Forest Hill, Richmond Hill), Grey County and beyond (Collingwood, Thornbury, Blue Mountains, Markdale, Meaford, Walters Falls, Chatsworth, Beaver Valley, Caledon)
