Best renovation contractors in the Greater Toronto Area

★★★★★5 (826 reviews)score 95/100

Aquatech turns around foundation cracks, window wells, and long foundation runs in a single visit, with 826 reviews backing up a near-perfect rating. Named crew members like Igor, Vasyl, Alex, and Eugene show up repeatedly in feedback, which is rare at this review volume.

• One-day job completion on most waterproofing work
• Site cleanup that leaves no trace, even around decks and landscaping
• Named technicians with consistent repeat praise
• Competitive, transparent quotes with no pressure tactics

Google-verified826 Google reviewssince 1996

Services: emergency repair, drainage service, waterproofing service, flooring contractor

★★★★★5 (320 reviews)score 95/100

Terry's team built a 5-star average across 320 reviews on punctuality and clean job sites, with results reviewers say hold up through heavy rain. Availability by phone and text through the project is a recurring theme, not a one-off.

• Punctual arrival and fast turnaround
• Clean worksites with minimal disruption to the property
• Fair estimates with no push to overspend
• Owner Terry and technicians Thomas and Fero stay responsive throughout

Google-verified320 Google reviews

Services: basement renovation, waterproofing service, drainage service, flooring contractor

★★★★★5 (279 reviews)score 94/100

Ali, Mohammed, and Moe cover a wide range of work, from an 8-day full bathroom renovation to emergency electrical calls and a custom accessibility ramp built on short notice. The 279 reviews skew heavily toward same-day or within-hours response, which is unusual for a generalist outfit.

• Same-day and emergency service availability
• Multi-trade capability: drywall, electrical, carpentry, fixtures
• Follow-up care including text check-ins and warranty-backed refunds
• Named technicians with repeat clientele

Google-verified279 Google reviews

Services: kitchen renovation, custom carpentry finishing, emergency repair, flooring contractor

★★★★★5 (170 reviews)score 94/100

Sam's team gets named in nearly every one of 170 reviews for finishing ahead of schedule and leaving sites spotless, even working through snow or basement damage. Several reviewers picked Safeway specifically after getting inflated quotes elsewhere.

• Fair pricing relative to competing quotes
• Quick, efficient installation across carpet, vinyl, hardwood, and stairs
• Premium underpad and material choices
• Covers Toronto, York, North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, Thornhill, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan

Google-verified170 Google reviews22+ years

Services: flooring contractor, interior construction contractor, tile contractor, water damage restoration service

★★★★★5 (132 reviews)score 93/100

Serhiy's crew diagnoses before quoting and helps with city rebate paperwork on backwater valve installs, which shows up repeatedly across 132 reviews. Customers return over multiple years for everything from tree-root drain cleaning to urgent leaks.

• Same-day emergency response
• Trenchless sewer repair and camera diagnosis
• Rebate paperwork assistance for city programs
• Master plumber credentials, no unnecessary upselling

Google-verified132 Google reviews

Services: emergency repair, drainage service, bathroom renovation, flooring contractor

★★★★★5 (127 reviews)score 93/100

Andrew's team backs its bathroom gutts and tile installs with a three-year warranty, and reviewers single out hand-laid patterns and precise waterproofing across 127 reviews. Sasha in particular gets called out for perfectionism on detail work.

• Three-year warranty on bathroom renovation projects
• Licensed, insured, with 10+ years hands-on experience
• Flexible scheduling and responsive communication
• Fair pricing against clearly visible craftsmanship

Google-verified127 Google reviews

Services: tile contractor, whole home renovation, flooring contractor, interior construction contractor

★★★★★5 (81 reviews)score 91/100

Ali personally runs every project, and reviewers, including other trades professionals, credit him with finishing on or ahead of schedule without inflating scope. The range stretches from a single doorknob repair to full basement renovations, both handled with the same care.

• Owner Ali personally manages projects start to finish
• Consistent on-time and on-budget delivery
• Responsive to urgent repairs
• Referrals from other trades professionals

Watch out: Review count (81) is smaller than the top names on this list, so pick volume is more limited.

Google-verified81 Google reviews

Services: kitchen renovation, home additions, custom carpentry finishing, emergency repair

★★★★★4.9 (94 reviews)score 90/100

Lukas Renovation's 94 reviews describe consistent budget and schedule discipline across kitchens, bathrooms, drywall, and post-leak ceiling repairs, with photo diagnostics speeding up quotes. The claimed 20+ years of experience shows up in how smoothly scope changes get absorbed.

• 20+ years' experience, insured and bonded
• Premium material sourcing
• Rapid diagnostics with same-day or next-day response
• Transparent about scope and budget as work progresses

Watch out: Rating sits at 4.9 rather than a clean 5, though volume and sentiment stay strong.

Google-verified94 Google reviews20+ years

Services: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, home additions, whole home renovation

★★★★★4.8 (129 reviews)score 90/100

DKI Toronto East handles the full arc of a flood emergency: rapid response, careful handling of belongings, then in-house flooring, drywall, and carpentry to rebuild. Named technicians Jericho, Kobie, Mack, and Francis turn up across different project types in the 129 reviews, and staff manage insurance coordination directly.

• 24/7 emergency response to flood and water damage
• In-house flooring, drywall, and carpentry for full restoration
• Insurance coordination handled by staff
• Careful handling of contents, down to furniture moved without scratches

Watch out: Rating (4.8) trails the very top of this list slightly, though sentiment and volume remain solid.

Google-verified129 Google reviewssince 1990, member of DKI Canada network since 2005

Services: water damage restoration service, kitchen renovation, flooring contractor, interior construction contractor

★★★★★5 (159 reviews)score 89/100

Roman's focus is narrow by design, bathroom caulking, grout sealing, and shower restoration, but the execution is exacting: 159 reviews run 99% five-star with zero one- or two-star ratings. Clients note he removes his shoes indoors and explains every step before starting.

• Clear upfront pricing from $50 to $210
• On-time or early arrival for every job
• Clean worksite with no debris left behind
• Responsive scheduling by messaging

Watch out: This is a specialist in caulking and sealing, not a fit if you need structural or full remodel work.

Google-verified159 Google reviews

Services: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, whole home renovation, tile contractor

★★★★★5 (49 reviews)score 89/100

Jim's team handles porch conversions, basement finishes, and kitchen remodels across East York, Leslieville, Danforth, and The Beaches, with flooring, waterproofing, windows, drywall, and tile managed in-house or closely coordinated. The 49 reviews describe mid-project surprises absorbed without extra cost passed to homeowners.

• Owner Jim leads projects directly with free consultations
• Full-service capability across flooring, tile, waterproofing, and drywall
• Personal follow-up visits after project completion
• Handles permit navigation and older-home complications like party walls

Watch out: Review volume (49) is on the lower end for this list, worth weighing against the consistency of the feedback.

Google-verified49 Google reviews30+ years of experience

Services: kitchen renovation, home additions, interior designer, interior construction contractor

★★★★★5 (51 reviews)score 89/100

Kristal Renovations takes on load-bearing wall removal and custom cabinet design, with named crew (Boris, Rustem, Joe, Eliza, Mariusz, Damians) called out for daily updates and working extra hours through supply delays. Projects run from laundry room remodels to full-home renovations in North York and Richmond Hill.

• Punctual job starts and on-schedule completion
• Structural work including load-bearing wall removal
• Transparent upfront planning with daily updates
• Custom cabinet design and luxury bathroom finishes

Watch out: At 51 reviews, the sample is smaller than the top-ranked names, though sentiment is uniformly positive.

Google-verified51 Google reviews25+ years

Services: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, tile contractor, dry wall contractor

★★★★★4.9 (56 reviews)score 88/100

Robert's crew coordinates multiple trades on jobs like 1,200 sq. ft. basement renovations, with reviewers across 56 reviews reporting no surprises and finishes that exceed what was promised upfront. Framing, tile, drywall, and plumbing all draw specific praise rather than generic approval.

• Transparent timelines communicated upfront
• On-time, on-budget completion with no price complaints in feedback
• Proven basement and bathroom track record
• Coordinates building inspections and multiple trades smoothly

Watch out: Rating sits at 4.9 with a smaller review base than the list leaders.

Google-verified56 Google reviews

Services: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, basement renovation, home additions

★★★★★5 (84 reviews)score 88/100

Jay's team takes on complex substrates, material mismatches, and structural flooring issues that simpler installers might avoid, covering engineered and solid hardwood, luxury vinyl, staircases, and basement moisture barriers. The 84 reviews mention sourcing hard-to-find materials and finishing with a post-install vacuum.

• Owner Jay leads every project with technical depth
• Solves complex subfloor and material challenges
• Specialty sourcing and rush timelines handled
• Competitive pricing with transparency on labour costs

Watch out: Recency score trails slightly behind top picks, worth confirming current lead times directly.

Google-verified84 Google reviews

Services: flooring contractor, interior construction contractor, custom home builder, tile contractor

★★★★★5 (43 reviews)score 88/100

Tony and Shukri manage permit coordination and structural engineering directly while keeping owners informed, and the 43 reviews describe detailed quotes that matched final invoices with no surprise costs. Work spans kitchens with custom cabinetry, heated-floor bathrooms, code-compliant basements, and full second-storey additions.

• Transparent upfront pricing, no surprise invoices
• Handles permits and structural coordination in-house
• Visible range from kitchens to full second-storey additions
• Crews respect condo rules and work cleanly in occupied homes

Watch out: Smallest review count (43) on this list, so weigh the strong ratio against the limited sample size.

Google-verified43 Google reviewsSince 2001

Services: kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, basement renovation, whole home renovation