Home Renovation Services West Toronto Homeowners Trust
One licensed team handles your design, permits, and construction from start to finish, so your whole-home renovation stays on budget and on schedule.
A Complete Renovation, Managed by One Team
When you take on a full home renovation, you are not just changing rooms, you are changing how your entire house works for your family. Ashford Homes has been planning and building whole-home renovations across West Toronto since 2001, and we handle the design, the permits, and the construction ourselves. That means one point of contact, one schedule, and one team accountable for the result. Take a look at some of the homes we have transformed in our portfolio.
Whole-Home Renovations Come With Real Risks. Here Is How We Remove Them
What Usually Goes Wrong
- Permit delays that stall the whole project
- A layout that still does not fit how you live
- Budgets that creep up mid-renovation
- Trades that do not show up or communicate
- No single person accountable for the result
How We Handle It
- In-house permit and code expertise
- Designs built around your daily routine
- A detailed quote before we break ground
- Our own vetted crews, not a revolving door
- One team managing your project start to finish
Why We Only Take On the Full Renovation
We are upfront about this: we do not take on kitchen-only or bathroom-only jobs. When we renovate a whole home, we can design spaces that actually work together instead of one nice room next to three that do not. If you are planning a full renovation rather than a single-room refresh, this is exactly the kind of project we are built for.
See What a Whole-Home Renovation Costs
Every home and every scope is different. Book a free consultation and we will walk you through realistic numbers for your project.
Why Choose Us
What Working With Ashford Homes Actually Looks Like
One Team, Start to Finish
We are BCIN licensed, so our own team handles your design and permit applications instead of handing you off to a separate architect.
25 Years in West Toronto
We have completed more than 100 homes in neighbourhoods like High Park, Roncesvalles, and Bloor West, so we know the older housing stock and the city's permit process well.
A 5-Year Warranty, Honoured
We stand behind our labour and materials for five years after your renovation is complete. Read what past clients say on our testimonials page.
Full Visibility Into Your Project
We track every renovation through JobTread, so you can see your schedule, budget, and progress without having to chase updates.
Our Whole-Home Renovation Process
Thinking About a Full Renovation Instead of One Room?
If you are weighing a full renovation against smaller updates, our process page walks through what to expect at every stage, and our architectural design and planning service is a good place to start if you do not have drawings yet.
Home Renovation FAQs
How long does a full home renovation take in West Toronto?
Most whole-home renovations we take on run between four and nine months, depending on the scope and whether structural work like basement underpinning is involved. We will give you a realistic timeline once we have scoped your project.
Do I need to move out during the renovation?
It depends on the scope. Minor work sometimes allows you to stay, but major structural renovations often mean temporary relocation for safety. We will be upfront with you about this during planning.
Can Ashford Homes handle my permits for me?
Yes. We are BCIN licensed, so our team prepares your drawings and manages your permit applications in-house rather than outsourcing that step.
Do you take on kitchen or bathroom renovations on their own?
We only take on kitchen and bathroom work as part of a larger renovation, not as standalone jobs. This lets us design every space in your home to work together.
What areas of Toronto do you serve?
We focus on West Toronto, including neighbourhoods like High Park, Roncesvalles, and Bloor West. See our About Us page for more on where we work.
How do you keep my renovation on budget?
We give you a detailed, itemized quote before construction starts and track your budget throughout the project using JobTread, so you can see exactly where things stand.
How long does a full home renovation take in West Toronto?
Most whole-home renovations we take on run between four and nine months, depending on the scope and whether structural work like basement underpinning is involved. We will give you a realistic timeline once we have scoped your project.
Do I need to move out during the renovation?
It depends on the scope. Minor work sometimes allows you to stay, but major structural renovations often mean temporary relocation for safety. We will be upfront with you about this during planning.
Can Ashford Homes handle my permits for me?
Yes. We are BCIN licensed, so our team prepares your drawings and manages your permit applications in-house rather than outsourcing that step.
Do you take on kitchen or bathroom renovations on their own?
We only take on kitchen and bathroom work as part of a larger renovation, not as standalone jobs. This lets us design every space in your home to work together.
What areas of Toronto do you serve?
We focus on West Toronto, including neighbourhoods like High Park, Roncesvalles, and Bloor West. See our About Us page for more on where we work.
How do you keep my renovation on budget?
We give you a detailed, itemized quote before construction starts and track your budget throughout the project using JobTread, so you can see exactly where things stand.
What if my renovation includes an addition or basement work?
That is common. Many whole-home renovations include a home addition or basement underpinning to add usable space. We will fold that into your overall design and permit process.
What West Toronto Homeowners Say
EXCELLENT Based on 6 reviews Posted on Google Fiona DunbarTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emmett was wonderful to work and I knew I could trust him with my project from our very first conversation. He managed our home renovation that included a custom kitchen where we had to take out a chimney and put in a structural beam. We added heated floors to our entryway and mudroom, installed new hardwood floors throughout, renovated two bathrooms and lowered the basement bathroom floor. The results were beyond my expectations and I would work with Emmett again in a heartbeat.Posted on Google Mike StrizicTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emmett and his team helped my wife and I with the timely renovation of our third bedroom in time for the arrival of our first child. They also replaced three bedroom doors, installed a new bannister in our main stairwell, and painted. Throughout the project, I found Emmett and his team to be highly responsive and attuned to our needs, always going the extra mile to ensure that we were happy. We were able to move quickly and trust them to make decisions when we wished to step back, but were also encouraged to provide input and guidance every step of the way. This project was particularly challenging because we were living onsite during the renovation, and I felt that they made every effort to keep the space as tidy as possible for us. Ashford Homes uses a project management software called CoConstruct that makes communicating with their team easy and efficient. We always felt like we were a priority when communicating with Paul, our project manager, and were able to advise and provide input at various crucial stages of the project. The team was particularly receptive to the various minor tweaks that came up as we neared completion of the project, which is a big plus. My wife and I are very pleased with the result of our renovation. I highly recommend Emmett and his team to anyone.Posted on Google Karen GilchristTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emmett is fantastic. Professional and attentive. My home turned out beautifully.Posted on Google Brad MilburnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emmett worked with us on a 3 floor renovation of our older High Park home and we couldn't be happier. We had 2 structural walls removed, main floor kitchen completely demo'd and rebuilt, bedrooms modified on the 2nd floor and the entire 3rd floor gutted and rebuilt, including adding a 3 piece bathroom. His workflow made tracking progress easy, and he followed through with us whenever there was an issue that required a change in plans. His trades were reliable and professional, and the finishing touches have withstood years of abuse with no issues! I have a porch reno planned for this spring and will be meeting Emmett on Sunday to plan how we are going to get it done. Never considered calling anyone else.Posted on Google Tracie BickTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We worked with Ashford homes to renovate a large three unit rental property. It was a century home, and they helped us bring it into the modern era while still keeping some of the beautiful features. They added 3 insuite laundries, 3 kitchen overhauls, 3 bathroom renovations. Additionally they did flooring, painting, new HVAC, asbestos abatement, in-ground plumbing and some electrical. The place looks great, and the tenants love it! Emmett and his crew were easy to work with; they always communicated issues pro-actively and gave options, and also use a software to track the schedule and the communications. Emmett has a solid sense of fairness and accountability, we appreciated his honest and transparent style. We will definitely work with them again in the future!Posted on Google Alexandra GillespieTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've worked with Ashford Homes for over 13 years for several large and small renovations. They have always completed their work for me on time and on budget. Emmett and his crew are very responsive and a pleasurer to work with. They turned a house with offices and an awkward layout into a lovely single family home.