Reno Forge
Burlington's Renovation Crew for Kitchens, Basements, Baths and Additions
We forge sharp scopes, tidy job sites, and finishes that hold up to a GTA winter. Photo-documented from demo day to final walkthrough.
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Renovation Built for How Ontario Homes Actually Age
Reno Forge exists because too many GTA renovations end in change orders, ghosted contractors, or a basement that floods again the first spring thaw. We run projects the way a good shop runs a build: measured twice, scoped in writing, and photographed at every stage so nothing gets buried behind drywall without your sign-off.
We Work the Housing Stock You Actually Have
Burlington and the wider GTA mix 1960s bungalows, 1980s split-levels, and brand-new infill builds. Each era hides its own surprises: knob-and-tube wiring, undersized joists, or a foundation poured before anyone worried about radon. We price the surprise into the plan, not into a change order after we've opened the wall.
Freeze-Thaw Doesn't Get a Pass
Southern Ontario swings through dozens of freeze-thaw cycles every winter. That cycle is brutal on foundations, exterior grading, and anything tied to a basement addition. We detail waterproofing and drainage as part of the scope, not as an upsell once you've already noticed a damp corner.
Documentation You Can Actually Use
Every phase gets dated photos before drywall closes it up. If you sell the house in ten years, that folder answers the home inspector's questions before they're asked. If a warranty issue ever comes up, we're not guessing what's behind the wall.
One Crew, One Schedule
We don't stack you behind three other jobs and hope a sub shows up. Your project gets a start date, a sequence, and a crew that shows up in that sequence — trades coordinated instead of improvised.
The GTA Renovation Cycle Nobody Warns You About
Verbal quote. Deposit. Demo starts strong. Then the framer disappears for two weeks, the electrician shows up before the plumber's rough-in is done, and the number on your invoice has grown by 30% with no paper trail explaining why. It's the single most common complaint we hear from homeowners across Halton, Peel, York, and Durham — and it's completely avoidable with the right process up front.
A Scope You Sign Before We Touch a Wall
Reno Forge sends a written scope of work before any deposit changes hands: materials, sequence, allowances, and a realistic timeline built around actual trade availability, not optimism. Changes get priced and approved in writing before we proceed, and photo updates mean you're never wondering what happened while you were at work. It's a slower quote process and a faster, calmer build.
Where We Work
Six core renovation services, one accountable crew, projects across the Greater Toronto Area.
Basement Finishing
Legal-height ceilings, proper vapour barriers, and layouts that turn unused square footage into livable space, waterproofed for Ontario's water table.
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Full gut renovations and refreshes with ventilation sized correctly for our humid summers and dry winters.
Learn moreFlooring Installation
Hardwood, engineered, tile and LVP installed with the subfloor prep that GTA homes with older joists actually need.
Learn moreGeneral Contracting
Multi-trade projects run under one schedule, one point of contact, and one written scope from permit to punch list.
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Second-storey additions, rear extensions, and in-law suites engineered for local setback rules and snow load.
Learn moreKitchen Renovation
Layout changes, cabinetry, and full mechanical updates for kitchens that need to work as hard as the people cooking in them.
Learn moreWhy GTA Homeowners Pick Reno Forge
We built this company to fix the parts of renovation that frustrate homeowners most: vague pricing, disappearing crews, and no record of what actually happened behind the walls.
Licensed & Insured
Every project runs under full licensing and insurance coverage, checked before we ever schedule demo day.
Written Scopes, Not Verbal Promises
You get a document, not a handshake. Materials, sequence, and allowances are spelled out before deposit.
Photo-Documented Progress
Dated photos at every phase, shared as we go, so nothing gets sealed behind drywall unseen.
Built for Ontario Housing Stock
From postwar bungalows to new-build infill, we price for what's actually behind your walls.
Freeze-Thaw Aware Detailing
Waterproofing, grading, and drainage get engineered for our climate, not treated as an afterthought.
One Crew, One Schedule
Coordinated trades and a real sequence — no guessing which sub shows up next.
How a Reno Forge Project Runs
Four stages, no mystery in between.
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Walkthrough & Written Scope
We assess the space, discuss your priorities, and send a written scope with materials, sequence, and allowances — before any deposit.
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Permits & Scheduling
We pull the necessary permits for your municipality and lock a start date built around real trade availability, not guesswork.
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Build with Photo Documentation
Demo, rough-ins, and finishing happen in sequence, with dated photos shared at each phase so you always know what's behind the wall.
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Walkthrough & Sign-Off
A final walkthrough against the original written scope, punch list closed out, and your documentation folder handed over.
Reno Forge FAQ
What areas do you serve across the GTA?
We're based in Burlington and take on projects across Halton Region, Peel Region, York Region, Durham Region, and the City of Toronto. If you're unsure whether your address is in range, email us your postal code and we'll confirm quickly.
Do you provide a written quote before any deposit?
Yes. Every project gets a written scope of work — materials, sequence, allowances, and timeline — before any money changes hands. We don't start on a verbal agreement.
How do you handle permits for renovations in Ontario municipalities?
We pull the required permits for your specific municipality before work begins where permits are required, and we build the permit timeline into your project schedule rather than treating it as a surprise delay.
Can I see progress while the work is happening?
Yes — we photo-document each phase and share updates as the project moves, so you're not waiting until the final walkthrough to see what's happened behind the walls.
How do you price older homes versus new builds?
We scope both the same way: a walkthrough that accounts for what's typical of the home's era — knob-and-tube wiring, older joists, or foundation quirks in older stock — priced into the written scope up front instead of surfacing as change orders.
How do I get started?
Email us or request a quote through our contact page with a short description of the project and your address. We'll schedule a walkthrough and follow up with a written scope.
5 regions · 28 areas served
Serving the Entire Greater Toronto Area
5 regions, 28 communities — wherever you are in the GTA, Reno Forge is close by. Pick your area to see how we can help.
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