Home Renovation in Markham
A home renovation in Markham is rarely about one room. Homeowners usually start with the kitchen, then realize the bathrooms, basement and main floor all date from the same era. Planning the whole project together — even if the work happens in phases — saves money, avoids rework and gives the home a consistent feel.
SM Builders is a full-service renovation contractor serving Markham and the GTA. We renovate kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole homes, with one crew, one schedule and one point of contact. Every project starts with a free consultation and a written quote.
About Services
Our Home Renovation Services in Markham
We handle single rooms and whole-home projects, including:
- Kitchen renovations: layout changes, cabinets, counters, islands
- Bathroom renovations: ensuites, main baths and powder rooms
- Basement renovations and legal second suites
- Main-floor updates: flooring, open-concept walls, lighting
- Whole-home renovations, phased room by room
Renovating in Markham: Older Homes and Newer Subdivisions
Markham has two renovation stories. In Unionville and Thornhill, many homes are 30-plus years old: kitchens are closed off, bathrooms are dated, and wiring, plumbing and insulation all deserve attention. These projects benefit most from a whole-home plan — even if you renovate in stages, the plan keeps finishes and systems consistent.
In newer areas like Cornell and Angus Glen, homes are structurally sound but full of builder-grade finishes. Here the best value comes from targeted upgrades: a kitchen remodel, a primary ensuite renovation and main-floor flooring, done together so the home feels new rather than patched. Our home renovation timeline guide shows how multi-room projects are typically scheduled.
Our Renovation Process
1. Free consultation and full-home walkthrough. 2. A phased plan and written quote — whole project or room by room. 3. Finish selection before work starts. 4. Work in the agreed order, with dust protection and daily updates. 5. Final walkthrough of every room. Timelines depend on scope: a kitchen takes 4 to 6 weeks, a bathroom 2 to 4 weeks, a basement 6 to 10 weeks, and a whole home 3 to 6 months.
How Much Does a Home Renovation Cost in Markham?
It depends on scope. Typical ranges: kitchens $25,000 to $60,000+, bathrooms $18,000 to $50,000, basements $30,000 to $120,000. A phased whole-home project lets you spread the investment while keeping one consistent plan. Detailed cost breakdowns are in our kitchen renovation cost guide and bathroom renovation cost guide. Your exact price comes from a free estimate.
Why Homeowners in Markham Choose SM Builders
One contractor for the whole home means no coordination gaps between trades and no conflicting advice. Explore our services: kitchen remodeling, bathroom renovation and basement renovation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Both work. All at once is faster overall and cheaper per room; phased work spreads the cost. We plan the full scope first either way, so finishes stay consistent.
Structural changes, plumbing moves, new bathrooms and second suites need permits. Cosmetic updates usually do not. We advise you and handle applications where required.
Usually yes for phased projects. We seal off work areas, control dust and schedule noisy work in daytime hours. Whole-home gut renovations may need temporary arrangements, which we discuss up front.
Unionville, Thornhill, Milliken, Cornell, Angus Glen, Greensborough, Box Grove and the whole GTA.
Plan your Markham renovation with one team. Call +1 647-331-7366 or request a free estimate and we will walk through your home and prepare a clear phased quote.