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 Etobicoke?

Yes. We work throughout Etobicoke, including The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington, Markland Wood, Humber Valley and Long Branch. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Etobicoke?

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

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Accessible Home Renovation in Etobicoke

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 Etobicoke, the housing ranges from 1920s Kingsway homes to post-war bungalows and lakeside streets in Mimico and Long Branch.

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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 Etobicoke.

Homes like these
Houses of this age usually need wiring, plumbing and insulation replaced along with the finishes, so one full renovation is often more economical than working room by room.
Housing
In Etobicoke, the housing ranges from 1920s Kingsway homes to post-war bungalows and lakeside streets in Mimico and Long Branch.
Permits
Building permits in Etobicoke are issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, Etobicoke York district). We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Etobicoke, including The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington, Markland Wood, Humber Valley and Long Branch.
Character streets
Areas such as The Kingsway have a strong established character, so exterior changes and additions are designed to sit comfortably with the street.
Part of Toronto
Etobicoke 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 Etobicoke: the short answers.

How much does accessible home renovation cost in Etobicoke?: 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 Etobicoke?: Yes. We work throughout Etobicoke, including The Kingsway, Mimico, Islington, Markland Wood, Humber Valley and Long Branch. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Etobicoke?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Toronto (Toronto Building, Etobicoke York district). We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.