Exterior renovation in Toronto.

Exterior renovation costs in Toronto vary widely based on scope. Basic refresh work starts around $10,000 and full high end builds can exceed $80,000. Get three quotes to establish a realistic range for your specific project.

Plan for 3 to 10 weeks on site for a mid range exterior renovation. Add 2 to 4 weeks upfront for design, permits, and material ordering. Rushed timelines hurt quality.

Siding tear off and replace, roofing (shingle or metal), gutters, front door replacement, exterior paint, and landscaping.

The three highest return upgrades are fiber cement siding in a contemporary color palette, new front door with sidelights and modern hardware, front landscape refresh with hardscape walkway. In Toronto specifically, legal basement suite conversions are strong under recent zoning changes. kitchen and bath renovations lead old toronto, etobicoke, and north york. semi detached and detached homes in leslieville and riverdale are common whole home targets.

Old siding often hides water damage on sheathing that only shows up after tear off. Budget 2,000 to 8,000 dollars in contingency for sheathing repair on any home 30+ years old.

Ontario does not have a provincial general contractor licence but Toronto requires building permits through the City of Toronto and Tarion enrollment for new home builds and additions over 50 percent of the existing structure.