Luxury Condo Renovation in Toronto
From full gut renovations to bespoke kitchen and bathroom transformations — we bring the same standard we apply to custom homes to Toronto's most prestigious condo buildings.
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Wexler is a Toronto condo renovation contractor specializing in full gut renovations, kitchens, and bathrooms in luxury buildings. Condo renovations cost $50K–$800K+ depending on scope and require condo board approval (typically 4–8 weeks) before construction begins.
Condo Renovation Is a Different Discipline
Renovating a condo is not the same as renovating a house. Every building has its own declaration, its own renovation rules, its own structural constraints, its own mechanical systems, and its own condo board culture. A contractor who doesn't understand this causes delays, failed inspections, damage deposit disputes, and neighbour complaints.
At Wexler, we've renovated suites in Toronto's most demanding condo buildings — Four Seasons Private Residences, One Bloor, Rosedale on Bloor, The Hazelton, and many more. We know how to work within each building's specific constraints while still delivering a result that rivals any custom home. That's not something most contractors can say.
The physical challenges are real: fixed column positions, mechanical chases you can't touch, plumbing stacks that dictate wet room locations, concrete ceilings that limit lighting options. These aren't limitations — they're a design puzzle we know how to solve. Our team has developed creative solutions to every constraint we've encountered across Toronto's luxury condo stock.
And we handle everything on the administrative side: condo board approval packages, insurance documentation, contractor credentials, damage deposits, elevator scheduling, noise-hour compliance, daily site cleanup, and final common-area restoration. Our clients never interact with the property management office once — we handle all of it.
Condo Renovation Services
Every type of condo renovation, executed to the same standard as our custom home work.
Full Condo Gut Renovation
Complete interior rebuild: walls repositioned, all finishes replaced, kitchen and bathrooms fully transformed. We manage the condo board approval process, building access, noise scheduling, and waste removal — seamlessly.
Luxury Kitchen Renovation
Custom cabinetry, imported stone countertops, premium appliances, and professional ventilation within your condo's existing envelope. We work within building-specific constraints to deliver a kitchen that rivals any custom home.
Spa Bathroom Renovation
Heated floors, rainfall showers, soaking tubs, custom vanities, and luxury tile. Condo bathrooms have plumbing constraints — our team navigates them expertly without compromising the result.
Open-Concept Conversion
Removing walls to create open living areas requires careful structural assessment in condo buildings. We handle engineering reviews, condo board approvals, and precise execution.
Custom Millwork & Built-Ins
Floor-to-ceiling built-ins, custom closets, entertainment walls, and home office cabinetry. The fastest way to transform a condo from builder-grade to bespoke.
Full Flooring Replacement
Wide-plank hardwood, large-format porcelain, or natural stone — installed with sound-attenuation underlayment to meet condo board requirements and protect your neighbours below.
The Wexler Condo Renovation Process
Built around the realities of condo living — not just construction.
Condo Assessment & Board Research
We review your condo corporation's rules, renovation bylaws, and approval requirements before a single decision is made. Every building is different — knowing the rules upfront prevents costly surprises.
Design & Visualization
Our design team develops 2D and 3D renderings tailored to your suite's specific layout, column positions, and mechanical constraints. You'll see the finished result before construction begins.
Condo Board Approval
We prepare and submit all required documentation to your condo board — renovation agreements, insurance certificates, scope of work descriptions, and contractor credentials. We've done this across dozens of Toronto buildings.
Coordinated Construction
Condo renovations require strict scheduling: freight elevator bookings, noise hour compliance, dust protection, and daily site cleanup. We manage all of this so you — and your neighbours — aren't disrupted.
Final Walkthrough & Handover
Every detail verified. All warranties documented. We restore the building's common areas to original condition and hand over your transformed suite.
How Much Does a Condo Renovation Cost in Toronto?
Luxury condo renovation costs in Toronto vary significantly based on scope, suite size, building constraints, and level of finish. A high-end kitchen renovation typically runs $100,000–$300,000+, while a full gut renovation of a luxury suite can range from $300,000 to $800,000+.
Condo renovations carry some unique cost factors: building protection requirements, elevator booking fees, noise-hour scheduling constraints, and the precision required when working in a shared building. We build these into our estimates — no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about renovating your condo with Wexler.
Almost always yes — for anything involving plumbing, electrical, flooring, structural changes, or work that affects common elements (walls, ceilings, floors shared with neighbours). Every condo corporation has different rules. We research your specific building's requirements before a single decision is made, and handle the entire approval process on your behalf.
A full condo gut renovation typically takes 4–7 months from design to completion. A kitchen or bathroom renovation runs 8–14 weeks. Condo-specific constraints add time compared to freehold renovation: elevator scheduling is limited to specific hours, noise bylaws restrict working hours, and material deliveries require coordination. We build all of this into our project timeline upfront.
Three things: condo board approval timelines (plan 4–8 weeks), building access restrictions (elevator hours, noise bylaws, loading dock bookings), and working within fixed structural constraints you cannot change. We've navigated all of these across dozens of Toronto buildings and have dedicated systems for each.
Some walls, yes — but not all. Some walls are structural or contain building mechanical systems (HVAC ducts, plumbing stacks, electrical risers) and cannot be touched. We conduct a thorough structural and mechanical assessment before any wall removal is proposed, engage engineers where required, and obtain all necessary sign-offs. We won't propose a layout that isn't executable.
Most Toronto condo buildings require a minimum IIC (Impact Insulation Class) rating of 55 for new flooring installations. This means an approved sound-attenuation underlayment is mandatory under hardwood, laminate, or large-format tile. Specific requirements vary by building — we confirm the exact specification before any flooring is ordered.
A high-end condo kitchen renovation runs $100,000–$300,000+. A spa bathroom renovation typically costs $50,000–$150,000+. A full gut renovation of a luxury condo suite runs $300,000–$800,000+ depending on size, finishes, and scope. We provide detailed, line-item estimates upfront so you know exactly what you're getting for every dollar.
Yes — completely. We prepare and submit the renovation agreement, insurance documentation (WSIB clearance, $2M+ general liability), scope of work descriptions, contractor credentials, and any building-specific forms required. Most of our clients never interact with property management once. We manage all of it.
Yes — this is a core skill for condo renovation. We install proper dust barriers, conduct daily site cleanup, comply strictly with noise hour bylaws, coordinate deliveries to minimize lobby and elevator disruption, and communicate proactively with property management. We maintain positive relationships with building staff because it makes every project run better.
What Makes Condo Renovation Different — and More Complex
Six realities every condo owner should understand before renovating.
Condo Board Approval
Every significant renovation requires board approval — a process that typically takes 4–8 weeks. Missing a board meeting cycle adds another 30 days. We research your building's requirements in advance and prepare a complete submission package so approval moves as fast as possible.
Restricted Working Hours
Toronto's noise bylaw restricts construction to 7am–9pm weekdays. Most condo buildings are stricter: 9am–5pm Monday–Friday only, with no work on weekends. This extends timelines vs freehold renovation. We build this reality into every condo project schedule.
Elevator & Loading Dock Access
Every delivery and debris removal must be booked through the building's freight elevator — often weeks in advance, for limited windows. Poor coordination here causes costly delays. Our site coordinators manage building logistics as a dedicated function.
Fixed Structural Constraints
Concrete columns, shear walls, mechanical chases, and plumbing stacks cannot be moved. These constraints dictate what's possible in terms of layout changes. Our designers work within them creatively — and we always assess before proposing any layout modification.
Sound Underlayment Requirements
Most buildings mandate minimum IIC-55 sound-attenuation underlayment under all new hard flooring — to protect the unit below. Fail to comply and the board can order you to remove and redo the work at your expense. We confirm requirements before any floor is specified.
Damage Deposit & Common Area Liability
Buildings require a damage deposit (typically $1,000–$5,000) for protection of common areas during construction. They'll inspect after completion. We protect common areas fastidiously throughout and restore them to original condition — deposits are always returned.
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