Plan Your Renovation with Confidence.
OntarioReno helps homeowners understand renovation costs, permit requirements, project feasibility, and the right next steps before moving forward.
Independent guidance for Ontario homeowners planning basements, legal suites, permits, grants, and renovation costs.
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Three taps to a free site visit.
No callbacks, no phone tag, no sales pitch to sit through. Pick the time that works, tell us what you’re planning, and we’ll confirm by text.
- 1Pick a day and time that suits you
- 2Tell us what you’re planning
- 3Lock it in — name, mobile, address
- 4Confirmed by text, usually within the hour
Pick a time that suits you
In-Person Site Visit · 45 minutes
Free consultation · about 45 minutes
Renovation financing
Starting from
$399/month
for a finished basement, financed in full
Nothing is paid upfront. It is an open loan — pay it down or clear it whenever you want, with no penalty and no lien on your home.
- Due upfront
- $0
- Loan type
- Open — repay early, no penalty
- Secured against your home
- No lien
On approved credit. View all financing options.
Explore Our Renovation Hubs
Comprehensive guides, cost breakdowns, and expert advice for Ontario's most popular home improvement projects.
York RegionBasement Finishing
From framing to flooring, understand the costs and process of finishing your Ontario basement.
Peel RegionLegal Secondary Suites
Navigate zoning, fire separation, and municipal requirements to build a legal income suite.
York RegionKitchen Renovations
Real pricing for cabinets, countertops, and layout changes across Ontario kitchens.
North YorkBathroom Renovations
Waterproofing, plumbing, and tile costs explained before you start your project.
Avoid costly renovation mistakes before committing.
OntarioReno helps Ontario homeowners understand renovation costs, permit requirements, project feasibility, and the right next steps before moving forward.
Most homeowners make decisions based on incomplete information — which leads to costly mistakes later.
Built to help homeowners make informed renovation decisions before moving forward.
Review Your Project
Share the basics of your renovation, property, budget, and timeline.
Avoid Costly Planning Mistakes
Identify cost, permit, and design decisions that commonly lead to delays, rework, or budget overruns.
Choose the Right Next Step
Determine the appropriate next step based on your scope, location, and project requirements.
Explore Ontario's top basement grant and ADU programs
Burlington's ARU incentive is the strongest program open to new applications today. Hamilton and St. Catharines have both closed their grants — their guides stay up for permits, costs, and legal-suite requirements, and the build can still be financed in full.
Incentive Program
Burlington ARU Incentive
Up to $95,000
Burlington is the strongest open incentive for a legal additional residential unit, and the clearest starting point for funding a basement suite today.
Grant Program
ClosedHamilton Basement Grant
Closed to new applications
Hamilton reached its funding capacity on August 6, 2026. The guide stays up as reference for permits, legal-suite requirements, and what the build costs.
City Guide
ClosedSt. Catharines ADU Guides
Grant closed — cost and permit path still current
The cash grant is fully committed, but the ADU planning cluster — realistic costs, permits, and legal requirements — is unaffected.
Why homeowners use OntarioReno
More clarity before quotes, permits, and pricing decisions.
Permit & Code Clarity
Stop guessing. We break down Ontario building codes and municipal permit requirements into plain English.
Transparent Pricing
Access real, localized cost data for basements, kitchens, and legal suites across the GTA and beyond.
Project Review & Next-Step Guidance
Get project guidance, understand your next steps, and move forward with the right renovation path.
Find your city
Explore basement renovation costs, permits, and legal basement rules by city.
Start with your city to see real costs, permit requirements, and what actually applies to your property.
Search cities
Start with the nearest city guide, then move into costs, permits, and legal basement planning.
Brampton
Family basements and second-unit planning
Burlington
Renovation scope and retrofit planning
Barrie
Basements, funding, and ARU planning
Milton
Newer homes and unfinished basements
Ajax
Costs, layouts, and local permit context
Pickering
Basement planning for mixed housing stock
Whitby
Family-use basements and legal basement paths
Oshawa
Retrofits, pricing, and permit-focused planning
Search cities
Start with the nearest city guide, then move into costs, permits, and legal basement planning.
Plan Smarter Before You RenovateGet the 2026 OntarioRenovation Cost GuideBefore You Get Your First Quote
Stop guessing on pricing. Download our comprehensive PDF guide breaking down average costs for basements, kitchens, and legal suites across 15+ Ontario cities.
- Material vs. labour breakdowns
- Permit fee estimates by municipality
- Red flags to watch out for in quotes
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions from Ontario homeowners about renovations and our service.