Specializing in century homes and older properties. We know what is behind your walls: galvanized pipes, lath and plaster, dated materials, tired subfloors. After 20 years, very little surprises us. You get a fixed quote, a dedicated in-house crew from start to finish, and Schluter Kerdi waterproofing on every project.
Bathroom specialists since 2004
No subcontractors, start to finish
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Insured and 2-year warranty
North York homes built before 1950 present renovation challenges that newer homes do not. We find them regularly, and we plan for them before we start.
Original plumbing in homes from the 1920s to 1960s used galvanized steel. These pipes corrode from the inside, restricting water flow and eventually failing. We replace them with modern copper or PEX, which means opening walls and rerouting lines. We budget for that properly.
Materials installed decades ago are not always safe to disturb. We identify suspect materials early, bring in the right certified specialists when needed, and document everything. It can add time and cost, but cutting corners is not worth the risk to your health.
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 can soften the subfloor and weaken joists. A bathroom that feels spongy underfoot is a red flag. We inspect the substructure carefully, replace damaged sections, and install proper ventilation so it does not happen again.
Some older North York homes still have remnants of very early wiring. It tells you the age of the electrical system. We work with licensed electricians to bring bathroom circuits up to current standards: new outlets, proper GFCI protection, and grounding.
Many older bathrooms have exhaust fans that vent into the attic instead of outside. That traps moisture upstairs, damages roof framing, and encourages mold. We reroute ventilation properly through the soffit or roof, protecting your home's structure.
Real bathrooms, real before and after results. Every one finished with Schluter Kerdi waterproofing and a 2-year workmanship warranty.
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Full gut renovations in 1920s to 1950s homes. We manage structural surprises, replumbing, rewiring, and complete waterproofing. No shortcuts.
Bathroom remodels with full building coordination. We work within access and noise rules, schedule efficiently, and waterproof to protect shared walls.
Convert old tubs into accessible, spacious walk-ins. We handle plumbing reroutes, sloped floors for drainage, and complete Schluter Kerdi waterproofing.
No membrane shortcuts. Every project gets Schluter Kerdi waterproofing, premium tile selections, and grout and caulk detailing that lasts.
Schluter Kerdi is a sheet-based waterproofing membrane. It bonds to your substrate and creates a continuous, flexible barrier. Water does not sit and it cannot penetrate. In an older home with a questionable subfloor, that makes all the difference.
A single membrane is not enough on its own. We layer it: proper substrate, Kerdi waterproofing, sealed penetrations, grout, sealant. If one layer is challenged, the others catch the water. In a century home where moisture has already done damage, that redundancy is your insurance.
Failures happen at transitions: where walls meet floors, where pipes penetrate, where the shower pan slopes to the drain. We detail these carefully with Kerdi reinforcement, sealed corners, and proper slope, so water never finds its way into your joists.
From $15,000. New fixtures, tile, waterproofing, and standard plumbing with no structural surprises. Many newer homes fall in this range.
$18,000 to $30,000+. Budget for subfloor repair, full replumbing, rewiring, and ventilation upgrades. An older bungalow typically needs more work.
From $13,000. Rerouting plumbing, structural changes, and premium waterproofing. The older the home, the more we plan for the unexpected.
We inspect thoroughly before quoting. We do not low-ball and then surprise you with change orders. Your fixed quote includes materials, labour, Schluter Kerdi, and contingencies for what older homes teach us to expect.
Get a detailed, fixed quote. We will inspect your bathroom, factor in your home's age and condition, and tell you exactly what we will do and what it costs.
Call us: 416-220-6423
