Specializing in century homes and older properties. We know what's behind your walls: galvanized pipes, lath and plaster, asbestos-era materials, rotted subfloors. After 20 years, nothing surprises us.
Bathroom specialists since 2004
Older homes renovated
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All trades insured
North York homes built before 1950 present renovation challenges that newer homes don't. We find them regularly.
Original plumbing in homes from the 1920s–1960s used galvanized steel. These pipes corrode from the inside, restricting water flow and eventually failing. We replace them with modern copper or PEX, but it means opening walls and rerouting lines, something we budget for properly.
Bathroom tiles and adhesives installed before the 1980s commonly contained asbestos. You can't just demo these tiles. We identify asbestos-suspect materials early, bring in certified abatement contractors when needed, and document everything. It adds time and cost, but skipping it puts your health at risk.
Instead of drywall, older bathrooms have walls of plaster over wooden lath. These are messy to demolish, brittle around pipe penetrations, and prone to moisture damage. We account for the extra demo time and know how to support structures as we open them.
Years of bathroom moisture without proper ventilation rots the subfloor and weakens joists. A bathroom that feels "soft" underfoot is a red flag. We inspect substructure carefully, replace damaged sections, and install proper ventilation so it doesn't happen again.
Some older North York homes still have remnants of knob-and-tube wiring. While not always in use, it indicates the age of the electrical system. We work with licensed electricians to upgrade bathroom circuits safely. New outlets, proper GFCI protection, and grounding.
Many older bathrooms have exhaust fans that vent directly into the attic instead of outside. This traps moisture upstairs, rots roof trusses, and encourages mold. We reroute ventilation properly through the soffit or roof, protecting your home's structure.
A 1925 bungalow in Lawrence Park needed a complete bathroom overhaul. Demo revealed galvanized pipes corroded internally, lath and plaster walls, and asbestos in the original floor tiles and mastic. Certified abatement was required before any renovation work could begin.
Timeline: [XX weeks] | Challenge: Asbestos remediation + full replumbing + joist repair
A 32nd-floor condo renovation near Yonge & Sheppard with strict building management rules: limited elevator access, noise restrictions, and coordination with neighbouring units sharing walls.
Timeline: [XX days] | Challenge: High-rise logistics + tight scheduling + zero noise complaints
Full gut renovations in 1920s–1950s homes. We manage structural surprises, asbestos abatement, replumbing, rewiring, and complete waterproofing. No shortcuts.
Bathroom remodels in condos with building coordination. We work within access restrictions, schedule efficiently, and ensure waterproofing protects shared walls.
Convert old tubs to accessible, spacious walk-ins. We handle plumbing reroutes, sloped floors for drainage, and complete Schluter Kerdi waterproofing.
No plastic membrane shortcuts. Every project gets Schluter Kerdi waterproofing, premium tile selections, and attention to grout lines and caulk details that last.
Schluter Kerdi is a sheet-based waterproofing membrane. It bonds to your substrate and creates a continuous, flexible barrier. Water doesn't sit. It can't penetrate. In a 1940s home with a questionable subfloor, this makes all the difference.
Plastic sheeting alone isn't enough. We layer: proper substrate, Kerdi waterproofing, sealed penetrations, grout, sealant. If one layer fails, others catch the water. In a century home where moisture has already done damage, that redundancy is insurance.
Bathroom failures happen at transitions, where walls meet floors, where pipes penetrate, where the shower pan slopes to the drain. We detail these carefully. Kerdi reinforcement tape, sealed corners, and proper slope angles prevent water from finding its way into your joists.
$12,000–$18,000. New fixtures, tile, waterproofing, basic plumbing. No structural surprises. Most 1960s–1980s homes fall here.
$18,000–$28,000+. Budget for subfloor replacement, asbestos abatement, full replumbing, rewiring, ventilation upgrades. A 1920s bungalow typically requires more work.
Add $4,000–$8,000. Rerouting plumbing, structural changes, premium waterproofing. The older the home, the more unpredictable the costs.
We inspect thoroughly before quoting. We don't low-ball then surprise you with change orders. Our quote includes materials, labour, Schluter Kerdi, and contingencies for what older homes teach us to expect.
Get a detailed, transparent quote. We'll inspect your bathroom, understand your home's age and condition, and tell you exactly what we'll do and what it costs.
Call us: 416-220-6423
