What is a curbless shower?

It is a shower with no step at the entry. The floor is sloped to the drain and fully waterproofed so a walker or wheelchair can roll straight in.

Can a main-floor bathroom be added to an older house?

In most cases, yes. It depends on finding space and a route to the drain. We look at this at the first visit.

Do you do accessible home renovation projects in North York?

Yes. We work throughout North York, including Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, York Mills, Bedford Park and Bathurst Manor. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in North York?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, North York district). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Accessible Home Renovation in North York

An accessible renovation lets someone stay in the home they know as their mobility changes. The best ones look like good design, not like equipment added afterwards. In North York, post-war bungalows and side-splits on wide lots sit beside large new custom homes.

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Bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, wall-hung toilet and stone-clad walls — From our Abtin project

Scope

What is included.

Curbless showers with benches and grab-bar blocking
Wider doorways and level thresholds
Main-floor bedroom and bathroom conversions
Ramps, lifts and step-free entrances
Lever handles, accessible switches and lighting
Non-slip flooring through the house

Cost

What it costs.

By quote

The cost of accessible home renovation depends on the size and condition of the house and the finishes chosen, so we price it after a site visit. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 for a quote.

Local knowledge

Accessible Home Renovation in North York.

Homes like these
Post-war houses are structurally simple and solid, which makes them good candidates for new layouts, though original wiring, windows and insulation are usually due.
Housing
In North York, post-war bungalows and side-splits on wide lots sit beside large new custom homes.
Permits
Building permits in North York are issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, North York district). We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout North York, including Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, York Mills, Bedford Park and Bathurst Manor.
Bungalows with potential
North York's wide lots suit second-storey additions and full rebuilds, and many original bungalows are renovated or replaced each year.
Part of Toronto
North York follows Toronto's zoning and permit process, including the rules for garden suites and additional units.

Before you start

What to know.

Plan ahead
Reinforcing walls for future grab bars and widening doorways costs little while walls are open during any renovation, and much more later.
Main-floor living
Creating a bedroom and full bathroom on the ground floor is often the change that makes it possible to stay in a two-storey house.
Permits
Structural changes, new bathrooms and exterior ramps usually need a building permit.

How we work

One team for every stage.

AssessWe survey the house as it stands.
Design and permitsDrawings and approvals before work starts.
Strip-outWhat is worn out comes off.
RebuildStructure, wiring, plumbing and walls.
FinishesCabinetry, tile, floors and paint.
HandoverWalkthrough and documents.

Questions

Accessible Home Renovation in North York: the short answers.

How much does accessible home renovation cost in North York?: The cost of accessible home renovation depends on the size and condition of the house and the finishes chosen, so we price it after a site visit. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 for a quote.
What is a curbless shower?: It is a shower with no step at the entry. The floor is sloped to the drain and fully waterproofed so a walker or wheelchair can roll straight in.
Can a main-floor bathroom be added to an older house?: In most cases, yes. It depends on finding space and a route to the drain. We look at this at the first visit.
Do you do accessible home renovation projects in North York?: Yes. We work throughout North York, including Willowdale, Bayview Village, Don Mills, York Mills, Bedford Park and Bathurst Manor. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in North York?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, North York district). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.