You live in Scarborough and you need a renovation contractor who shows up on time, knows how your house is built, and does not add a travel charge to the quote. GoGajic Construction serves homeowners across every Scarborough neighbourhood — from the Bluffs to Agincourt to Wexford — with a full in-house team, real pricing, and a 5-year warranty on all work.
Why Scarborough Homeowners Choose GoGajic Construction
Scarborough homes are not downtown condos. They are bungalows from the 1960s, split-levels from the 1970s, and townhouse complexes built in the 1980s and 1990s. Each type has its own renovation realities — and we have worked on them all. Here is why Scarborough clients hire us:
We are 30 minutes from your door. Our team operates out of 131 Minerva Ave in Toronto. From here, we reach any Scarborough address in half an hour. For you, that means same-week site visits, faster response when questions come up mid-project, and a crew that arrives on time because your home is not a two-hour drive from the yard. No travel surcharge ever appears on your estimate — Scarborough is core service area, not an add-on.
We know Scarborough home types. Bungalows with load-bearing walls running through the kitchen. Split-levels where the basement ceiling sits at 6’8″ and every inch matters. Townhouses with shared walls and condo board requirements. We have renovated kitchens in all three, finished basements in bungalows where headroom was tight, and gutted bathrooms in split-levels where plumbing stacks ran through unexpected places. If you are planning a kitchen renovation, see our custom kitchen renovation services for what the full process looks like.
600+ projects completed across the GTA. Scarborough represents a significant portion of that number. The project photos on our site include real Scarborough kitchens, bathrooms, and basements — not just showroom work in new-build neighbourhoods.
5-year workmanship warranty. Same warranty whether your project is in Scarborough, Etobicoke, or downtown Toronto. If something needs attention within five years of completion, we come back. This is in writing.
In-house team, start to finish. Carpenters, tilers, and installers are our employees — not subcontractors cycling through three jobs at once. The same person who measures your kitchen cabinets installs them. This consistency is how we keep Scarborough projects on schedule and finish quality consistent.
How We Handle Renovations for Scarborough Homes
Every renovation follows a defined process. What changes for Scarborough homes is the attention paid to the specific conditions your house presents.
1. Site visit within 3 to 5 business days. You call or submit the form. We come to your Scarborough home — bungalow near Birchmount, split-level in Wexford, townhouse near the Bluffs — and spend 45 to 60 minutes measuring, checking structural conditions, identifying any pre-renovation surprises. Older Scarborough homes sometimes have unexpected plumbing configurations or electrical panels that need upgrades. We find these now, not mid-project.
2. Design and estimate tailored to your home. We produce drawings that account for your home’s actual dimensions — not a template with your address on it. For basements with lower ceilings, that means specific ceiling treatments and lighting choices that maximize headroom. For kitchens in older bungalows, it often means working around load-bearing walls without losing the open-concept feel you want. We also handle bathroom renovation work across the GTA with the same attention to existing conditions.
3. Permits handled entirely by us. Scarborough falls under Toronto building permits. We file everything. If your project needs electrical, plumbing, or structural permits, we submit the applications and coordinate the inspections. You never deal with the city directly.
4. Contained demolition and construction. We seal the work area with floor-to-ceiling barriers. Your living spaces stay clean. For townhouses with shared walls, we take extra care with noise timing and dust control — your neighbours will notice the difference between a crew that manages a worksite and one that does not.
5. Installation and finishing. Our in-house crew handles cabinets, millwork, tiling, and finishes. For basement renovations that work with lower ceiling heights, we use specific framing and lighting approaches that maximize usable space without making the room feel cramped. Every project ends with a walkthrough and a punch list we actually complete.
Most Scarborough homeowners find a quick call is enough to get a preliminary estimate. We offer free site visits with a detailed written quote within 48 hours of the visit — call 647-914-2150 or book using the form on this page.
Renovation Pricing for Scarborough Homeowners
Renovation costs in Scarborough are driven by home type, project scope, and material grade — not by a contractor’s travel distance. Here are the ranges we see based on completed projects in the area:
Kitchen renovation — $25,000 to $60,000. A condo or townhouse kitchen on the lower end, a full bungalow kitchen with wall removal and custom cabinets on the upper end. Cabinets, countertops, backsplash, flooring, lighting, and plumbing fixtures included.
Bathroom renovation — $15,000 to $35,000. A three-piece bathroom or powder room at the entry level, a full master ensuite with custom vanity, glass shower, and heated floors on the higher end. Older Scarborough bathrooms often need plumbing upgrades — we identify this during the site visit so the number on your estimate reflects reality.
Basement renovation — $20,000 to $55,000. Finishing an open basement with a bathroom, flooring, drywall, and lighting starts around $20,000. Adding a kitchenette, multiple rooms, or solving for low ceiling height or moisture issues pushes toward the upper end. We have finished basements in Scarborough bungalows where ceiling height was the primary design constraint — it is doable with the right approach.
These numbers reflect actual Scarborough projects. Your quote will be specific to your home, your material selections, and your scope.
Neighbourhoods We Serve Within Scarborough
We work in every Scarborough neighbourhood. Agincourt, with its mix of older bungalows and newer infill homes. Wexford, where split-levels and 1970s builds dominate. The Bluffs and Cliffside areas, where homeowners want renovations that take advantage of natural light and views. Scarborough Village, Bendale, Morningside, and L’Amoreaux — wherever you are east of Victoria Park and south of Steeles, our team comes to you.
We also serve Markham, Pickering, and North York for clients near the Scarborough borders.
What Scarborough Homeowners Ask Before Booking
Do you charge extra to come to Scarborough?
No. Scarborough is part of our core service area. Your estimate reflects your project scope and material selections — there is no line item for travel or distance from our Toronto location. A kitchen renovation in Scarborough costs the same as a kitchen renovation of the same scope downtown.
How quickly can you start after the estimate?
Typically 2 to 4 weeks from signed contract to demolition start. The lead time depends on material availability — custom cabinets take 3 to 4 weeks to fabricate regardless of where you live. We order materials as soon as the contract is signed so your project is not waiting on cabinet doors.
What about homes with old knob-and-tube wiring or cast iron plumbing?
Common in Scarborough homes built before the 1970s. We inspect for both during the site visit. If your electrical panel needs upgrading or plumbing stacks need replacing, we include it in the estimate upfront — not as a surprise change order after the walls are open. We coordinate licensed electricians and plumbers who handle this work as part of the overall project.
Book Your Free Scarborough Site Visit
You have seen real pricing, a real process, and real experience with Scarborough homes. The next step is a site visit — we come to your home within the week, measure everything, and deliver a written estimate within 48 hours.
Call 647-914-2150 or book your free Scarborough site visit using the form on this page.
