Richmond Hill Home Renovation Done Right

One room, connected spaces or your whole home — planned and priced for the work you need.

$5M+ Insured & WSIB

WSIB & $5M+ insured.

One contract, one schedule, one person to call.

Capable coordinates design, permits and construction, including underpinning when it is part of your agreed renovation scope.

Fixed Price Guarantee

Our quote itemizes the agreed work. If another quote covers a different scope, bring it—we can review the allowances, exclusions and missing work with you.

Completed Capable Group kitchen with an island and open layout in Vaughan
Completed Capable Group renovation in Vaughan. Project example; scope varies by property.

Turn Your House Into a Better Fit for Daily Life

Planning a kitchen, bathroom or a larger renovation in Richmond Hill? We define the rooms you want to change and what you want to keep. When the work connects several spaces, we coordinate the layout, permits, trades and finishes in one agreed scope. See how we plan a full-home renovation, explore whole-home budget ranges and review the full-home timeline.

See the completed Richmond Hill full-home renovation.

Capable Group handles renovations for Richmond Hill homeowners who want clear answers before they commit. From kitchens and bathrooms to basements and full house updates, we combine design help, 3D previews, fixed pricing, permit management, and experienced construction under one roof. With 25 plus years in the GTA and more than 2,000 completed projects, our insured team with WSIB clearance keeps quality, schedule, and communication under control.

Compare the connected work in your Richmond Hill home

Our published Richmond Hill projects show kitchens, adjoining living spaces, stairs and bathrooms within whole-home renovations. Use them to discuss the parts of your own layout that need to work together, while keeping the existing rooms and finishes you want to retain.

Local planning details

Before exterior changes to a heritage property, check Richmond Hill’s Heritage Register and the applicable guidance. Listed and designated properties have different status; the City’s cultural heritage planning information explains how to identify the property and review proposed alterations.

Richmond Hill cultural heritage planning

This page is for you if…

  • You want to improve one room or several connected spaces.
  • You want to compare what stays with what needs changing.
  • You want the design, required permits and construction clearly included in the agreed scope.

25 years in the GTA · WSIB & $5M+ insured.

Choose the renovation your Richmond Hill home needs

Start with one room, plan several rooms together, or renovate the whole home. Explore the work that fits your plans; the estimate will define what is included and what you want to keep.

Full home · Additions · Basement · Kitchen · Bathroom

Plan the connected work in your Richmond Hill home

A kitchen renovation can also affect the dining room, a stair or the services below it. Decide which connections belong in the work before choosing finishes: the rooms you keep matter as much as the rooms you change.

Capable Group brings 25 years of renovation experience to your Richmond Hill project. We coordinate design, permits and construction for the agreed scope, with one contract, one schedule and one person to call. Free 3D design and permit drawings before you sign help you review the layout alongside a fixed, itemized quote. Start with one room or bring the whole-house plan; Yan, the owner, answers calls and WhatsApp himself.

Full-home renovation

Plan the kitchen, bathrooms, adjoining rooms and finishes together, including what you want to keep.

Look at the rooms and connections you want to improve, then open the project for its photographs and scope. Each example identifies its actual location and stage of work.

Renovation projects to compare with your Richmond Hill plans

See how completed Capable projects connect kitchens, bathrooms and adjoining rooms. Open a project to view its photos and the work involved.

Kitchen and open layout in a completed Richmond Hill renovation

Richmond Hill full-home renovation

Richmond Hill · Full-home renovation

Kitchen, dining, living spaces, stairs and bathrooms connected by wood, black and white finishes.

Project scope

The project connects the kitchen, dining and living areas with the staircase, a full bathroom and a powder room.

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Open kitchen and living space in a Richmond Hill renovation

Richmond Hill open-concept renovation

Richmond Hill · Open-concept renovation

An open kitchen, dining and family room with skylights, plus a bedroom, primary bathroom and powder rooms.

Project scope

The completed renovation includes the shared kitchen, dining and family room, a bedroom, the primary bathroom and powder rooms.

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Richmond Hill primary bathroom with tub and glass shower

Richmond Hill bathroom

A primary bathroom with a tub, glass shower and long vanity, alongside compact powder-room layouts.

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Vaughan full-home renovation by Capable Group — kitchen island and adjoining living room

Kitchen, living space and the rooms between

Vaughan · Full-home renovation

The renovation carries through the kitchen and living area into bathrooms, laundry, storage and the stairs between spaces.

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You are choosing who will open up your home, manage the work and see it through. Compare the commitments behind the price: what you will receive, when decisions are made, and who remains responsible.

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What you can expect from Capable Group

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What to expect

We beat any written quote by 5% on the same scope.

Our quote itemizes the agreed work. If another quote covers a different scope, bring it—we can review the allowances, exclusions and missing work with you.

A price you can compare fairly.

Compare the same materials, allowances and exclusions before deciding which quote offers better value.

Free 3D design and permit drawings before you sign.

Picture the proposed rooms and review the design alongside the scope and price.

See the home you are committing to.

Check the proposed layout and room connections while changes can still be made on the plan.

Lifetime workmanship warranty, in writing and transferable.

Read the coverage and claim conditions with your agreement. Electrical issues have two-year coverage. Notice: To file a warranty claim, a $350 deposit is required. If the issue is covered by our warranty, this amount will be refunded to you. View warranty coverage and claims.

Protection that continues after the last coat.

Know what is covered and whether that protection can stay with the house.

Your finish date is in the contract. Every Friday, you receive a written progress report with photos.

One project lead keeps the schedule and decisions connected.

A finish date and a clear view of progress.

Use the written schedule and photo updates to understand the current stage and decisions coming next.

No big deposit. Milestone payments are tied to finished stages, with final payment after your walkthrough.

Review the payment schedule alongside the agreed scope before signing.

Payments connected to completed work.

Match each payment to its agreed stage and review the finished work at your walkthrough.

One contract, one schedule, one person to call.

Capable coordinates design, permits and construction, including underpinning when it is part of your agreed renovation scope.

One team accountable for the connected work.

Discuss changes with the team coordinating the adjoining rooms and trades.

Moisture and structure checked before we quote.

We identify what needs further investigation before the affected work is finalized, so the scope addresses more than the finished surfaces.

The condition of the house considered before finishes.

Understand what needs investigation before choosing finishes that could conceal the problem.

Four project starts a month, with direct access to Yan, the owner.

Yan answers calls and WhatsApp himself.

Direct access to the person responsible.

Bring questions about the scope, price or progress directly to Yan.

A free $1,000 upgrade on signed projects over $40,000.

Choose from pot lights, a heated bathroom floor, upgraded tile or a closet build-out. The offer has no expiry date.

An upgrade with clear eligibility.

Review the eligible choices alongside your renovation scope before selecting the upgrade.

Stress Free Home Renovations Start Here!

A Richmond Hill home renovation can go off track when quotes are vague, permits are missed, or hidden issues appear. We use pre assessments, fixed pricing, and communication to protect your budget and schedule from day one.
“Permits, Zoning and Approvals”
Our Safeguard:
Renovation work in Richmond Hill often needs more than a simple application. Additions, structural alterations, finished basements, and basement walkouts can all require permits, and some sites face longer timelines when TRCA pre approvals are involved. We handle drawings, submissions, and code coordination early so you are not left guessing what is required.
“Hidden Issues Before Demolition”
Our Safeguard:
Even well kept homes can hide outdated wiring, aging plumbing, moisture damage, or structural issues that change the scope once walls are opened. That is where budgets often unravel. Our pre assessment looks for major risk factors before we price the job, and we explain realistic allowances in writing so you can make decisions with fewer surprises.
“Schedule, Dust and Daily Disruption”
Our Safeguard:
A major renovation affects routines, privacy, and peace at home, especially when the kitchen, main floor, or basement is involved. Missed deadlines can mean extra storage, temporary living costs, and long weeks of frustration. We reduce disruption with a written schedule, weekly updates, floor protection, dust barriers, daily cleanups, and work planned around Richmond Hill noise rules.

Ready to review your renovation scope?

Send the scope, city, and timing. We’ll review the project and reply with the next step before you book.

What homeowners say about Capable Group

Read homeowners’ experiences with our renovation work, communication and follow-through. The reviews cover Capable projects across our service area.

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How we plan and complete your renovation

Visit & Scope

Discuss the rooms, inspect the home and define the work.

Design & Quote

Review the 3D plan, selections and itemized quote before signing.

Permits & Prep

Coordinate required approvals, deliveries and site protection.

Build & Walkthrough

Complete the agreed work, clean up and walk through the result.

Ready to plan the next step?
Send the scope, city, and timing. We’ll review the project and reply with the next step.

Whole-home renovation: planning your budget

Finish-led update From about $100/ renovated sq ft
Renew the agreed rooms and finishes while retaining a workable layout and sound services. Define which kitchen, bathroom, floor and paint work is included.
Comprehensive renovation About $175–$300/ renovated sq ft
Broader room changes, kitchen and bathroom rebuilding, and the plumbing, electrical and preparation work required by the agreed plan.
Structural or high-end renovation Above $300/ renovated sq ft; price after drawings and scope review
Structural openings, extensive building-system changes or a more demanding finish package. Additions and underpinning need their own defined scope.

These whole-home figures are GTA market planning ranges in Canadian dollars, before HST, not a Capable price list. Your exact number follows a free estimate visit, free 3D design and a fixed, itemized quote for the agreed scope. We beat any written quote by 5% on the same scope. See the full-home renovation cost guide for examples and budget drivers.

What changes the budget?

Start with the changes that matter in daily use. If the layout and services already work, the budget can go into the kitchen, bathrooms, floors and finishes. Moving walls or services brings a different construction scope. Plan those connections before comparing prices room by room.

What can keep the scope simpler: retain a sound layout, useful cabinetry or finishes where appropriate; keep workable service locations; choose standard products that suit the rooms. If you phase the renovation, plan the connections first so one stage does not close access needed by the next.

What adds work: moving plumbing, opening structural walls, replacing major systems, correcting concealed damage and commissioning custom cabinetry or detailed finishes. A larger price needs an explanation of the work behind it, not just a package name.

A single kitchen, bathroom or basement needs its own scope and budget. Use the relevant guide below, then discuss the rooms and changes you want at your free estimate visit. Kitchen budget guide · Bathroom calculator · Basement calculator.

What a renovation costs in Richmond Hill

GTA market planning ranges start from about $100 per renovated sq ft for a finish-led whole-home update, around $175–$300 for more comprehensive work, and above $300 for structural or high-end renovations. An open 1,000 sq ft basement finish starts around $40,000, or about $40 per sq ft, without a bathroom. Benching starts around $38,000 and underpinning around $55,000, before finishing; full bathrooms from about $15,000. A small rear addition of about 250 sq ft has a construction planning starting point around $88,000, before drawings, engineering and permits.

Keeping a sound layout and services usually costs less than moving plumbing or opening structural walls. These are market references, not Capable prices or a quote for this property. Your exact number follows a free estimate visit and a defined scope. All prices in Canadian dollars, before HST unless stated.

See cost by house size · Basement renovation cost · Check a quote you already have

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Why Richmond Hill Homeowners Choose Capable Group

01   One room or a connected renovation
Start with the room that needs work. If the kitchen, bathrooms or adjoining spaces depend on the same changes, plan those connections together. Your scope can stay focused or include several rooms.
A sound layout or useful existing finishes may not need replacing. Discuss what you want to retain before choosing new materials, so the scope reflects the changes that matter to you.
Discuss access, dust protection and which rooms will be unavailable before construction. The sequence depends on the agreed work and whether it can be completed in stages.
Use the interactive 3D design to review room connections, storage and finishes alongside the proposed work. Resolve layout questions before they become construction changes.
Review materials, allowances, exclusions and permit responsibilities in the itemized quote. Any added work needs a clear scope and price before it proceeds.
Review the finished work at your walkthrough and keep the written warranty terms. Those terms explain the coverage and the route for an issue that needs attention afterward.
Projects Completed.
2,000 +
Years of renovation experience
25 +
Liability insurance
$ 5 M+
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Got Questions about Home Renovation & Home Finishing?

What types of home renovation projects do you handle in Richmond Hill?

We handle most residential renovation work, from kitchen and bathroom renovation in Richmond Hill to basement finishing, main floor reconfigurations, and full house renovation projects. That includes interior updates, structural changes, home additions, underpinning, and custom decks. If you’re planning a whole home renovation in Richmond Hill, we can manage the project from design through construction.

We do not have plans yet. Can we still call?

Yes. Start with the rooms you want to change, what is not working and what you want to keep. Free 3D design and permit drawings before you sign help you review the proposed layout alongside the scope and price. A 3D view helps you picture the result; it does not replace engineering, a permit decision or the inspections your project requires.

Do you offer design help with layout, finishes, and material selection?

Yes, we help with layout planning, finish selections, and material decisions so you’re not trying to figure everything out on your own. We also offer interactive 3D design so you can visualize the space before construction starts. That’s especially helpful for custom home renovation projects and main floor layout changes.

How do I check heritage status before renovating in Richmond Hill?

Start with the City’s Heritage Register and cultural heritage planning guidance. Do not infer a property’s status from its age or appearance. Identify whether it is listed, individually designated or within a designated district, then discuss the proposed changes with the City before settling work that may affect protected features.

Read the official Richmond Hill guidance

How much does a home renovation in Richmond Hill usually cost?

It depends on the size of the space, the scope of work, and the materials you choose. A kitchen, bathroom, basement, or whole home renovation can vary a lot, so the best next step is a detailed quote based on your actual plans. For current pricing and quote information, visit pricing.

Is the lowest market starting price realistic for my project?

It is a planning reference for the scope named beside it. Keeping a workable layout and sound services can limit the work; moving plumbing, opening structure or correcting concealed damage can change it. The free estimate visit and necessary scope review establish what belongs in your fixed, itemized quote. A market starting figure is not a promise that every room or house can be renovated for that amount.

Why is one renovation quote higher than another?

Compare the same rooms, materials and included work before comparing totals. Check allowances, exclusions, permit responsibilities, disposal and any conditions still awaiting investigation. We beat any written quote by 5% on the same scope. If the scopes differ, bring both: we can review the missing work and assumptions with you. You can also use our renovation quote review.

What’s included in your renovation quote, and how do you help prevent surprise costs?

Our quotes are meant to be clear, with the scope of work, allowances, and key project details spelled out so you can see what’s included. We also do a detailed pre-assessment to catch common hidden issues like outdated wiring, structural concerns, or other problems before work starts. That helps reduce change orders and gives Richmond Hill homeowners a more realistic renovation budget from the beginning.

How long does a typical kitchen, bathroom, or whole-home renovation take?

It depends on the scope, approvals, and how much custom work is involved. A kitchen or bathroom usually moves faster than a whole home renovation, especially if structural changes or permits are needed. We give you a written schedule before work begins and keep you updated as the project moves forward.

Do you take care of permits and inspections for renovation work in Richmond Hill?

Yes, we can handle permits and inspections as part of the renovation process. In Richmond Hill, permits are commonly required for additions, alterations, finished basements, and basement walkouts, and local approvals can affect timing. For more on permits and process, visit Ontario’s building-permit guide.

Which renovations usually add the most value to homes in Richmond Hill?

Kitchen upgrades, bathroom renovations, main floor improvements, and well-done basement renovations usually add the most practical value. The best return often comes from renovations that improve layout, storage, and everyday function rather than overbuilding for the area. For many Richmond Hill home renovations, clean design choices and quality workmanship matter more than chasing trends.

Can you renovate older homes and update them to current building code requirements?

Yes, older homes can absolutely be renovated and brought up to current code where required. That’s often part of the job, especially when we uncover outdated electrical, framing, insulation, or plumbing during demolition. We plan for that upfront as much as possible so there are fewer surprises once the walls are open.

How do you keep a renovation project on schedule and minimize delays?

We keep projects moving by planning the scope carefully, confirming selections early, and giving you one clear point of contact throughout the job. Weekly updates help catch issues before they turn into bigger delays, and written scheduling keeps expectations realistic from the start. No contractor can control every variable, but strong planning and communication make a big difference.

Can we stay in the house during the renovation, or will we need to move out?

Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Many homeowners can stay during smaller kitchen, bathroom, basement, or interior renovation work, but major full house renovations or jobs affecting essential services can make living at home difficult. We’ll tell you honestly what makes sense based on the scope, safety, and how much disruption your family is comfortable with.

What’s the difference between a general contractor and a renovation company for a full home remodel?

A general contractor may mainly coordinate trades, while a renovation company for a full remodel often handles more of the planning, design coordination, scheduling, and day-to-day project management. For a whole home renovation in Richmond Hill, that extra structure usually helps with communication, budgeting, and keeping the work organized. In simple terms, you’re not just hiring trades, you’re hiring a system.

Do you handle structural changes like removing walls or reworking the main floor layout?

Yes, we handle structural renovation work, including removing walls, opening up layouts, and reworking the main floor when the design and engineering support it. Those projects often require permits, drawings, and inspections, especially in older homes. If you’re planning a more open-concept layout, we’ll confirm what’s structurally possible before construction begins.

How do you protect the rest of the home from dust, debris, and damage during construction?

We use dust barriers, floor protection, contained work areas, and daily site cleanups to limit mess as much as possible. Renovation work is never completely dust-free, but good site control makes a huge difference in how disruptive the project feels. This is especially important for families staying in the home during construction.

Are your renovation contractors licensed and insured for residential work in Ontario?

Yes, licensing, insurance, and WSIB coverage should be part of the conversation before any renovation starts, and we encourage homeowners to verify that with any contractor they’re considering. We carry liability insurance and WSIB clearance for residential work. For current insurance, licensing, and company details, visit about us.

What should I compare when reviewing renovation quotes from different Richmond Hill contractors?

Compare the scope line by line, not just the total price. Look for what’s actually included, what’s listed as an allowance, who handles permits, how change orders are managed, and whether the quote accounts for hidden-condition risks. If one quote is much lower, it’s worth asking what’s been left out.

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Plan the permit work for your Richmond Hill renovation

Start with Richmond Hill’s building permit guidance when planning an addition or changes to an existing home. Bring the proposed layout and any existing drawings to the scope discussion. The aim is to identify the permit work before construction is scheduled, including changes to the structure or the use of part of the house.

City of Richmond Hill building permits

Is the work focused on one part of the house?

Your project can stay focused on the space you need to improve. Choose the route that matches the work:

For a project focused on the lower level, see basement renovation in Richmond Hill. Keep the basement plan connected to any work elsewhere in the house.

Start with the rooms you want to change

Start with the rooms you want to improve, even if you haven’t settled on a layout. Tell Yan, the owner, what you hope to change, your city, rough timing and budget. Bring any photos, plans or quote you already have; the first conversation is about defining the work and the next step toward your estimate.

Already have a quote? Bring it with the rooms you want to change and the parts you want to keep. Talk with Yan about the scope, the price and what Capable would put in writing for your home.

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Fixed, Itemized Quote

Our quote itemizes the agreed work. If another quote covers a different scope, bring it—we can review the allowances, exclusions and missing work with you.

Free 3D Design

Free 3D design and permit drawings before you sign.

Four project starts a month

Yan answers calls and WhatsApp himself.

Get Your Free Renovation Estimate

We beat any quote by 5%.

Depends on your project, scope, site conditions, finishes, and what is already included.

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