Frequently Asked Questions

Urban RenoProjects is a licensed and insured residential renovation company based in Whitby, Ontario. Founded by Karan Patel, we specialize in full-service kitchen renovations, bathroom renovations, basement finishing, and complete home remodels for homeowners across Durham Region and the GTA, including Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Clarington, Scarborough, and East Toronto.

We are a design-build contractor, meaning we manage everything under one roof from design, permits, trades, materials, and construction to handover, so homeowners never have to coordinate multiple contractors. We carry WSIB clearance, full liability insurance, and IHSA membership on every project.

Yes. Urban RenoProjects is a fully licensed and insured renovation contractor operating in Ontario. Every project is covered by contractor liability insurance and all trades on our sites carry WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) coverage. We also hold active IHSA (Infrastructure Health & Safety Association) membership.

Before starting any project, we provide proof of insurance and WSIB clearance certificates upon request. This protects both the homeowner and every worker on the job site throughout the renovation.

Urban RenoProjects operates as a full design-build firm, not a general contractor who subcontracts everything and disappears. Here is what specifically sets us apart:

• Fixed-price contracts: The quote you approve is the price you pay. We call it our Price-Freeze Guarantee, no surprise invoices at the end.

• 3D design renders: Before any construction begins, you see a lifelike visual of your finished space. Most local contractors don't offer this.

• Single point of contact: One dedicated project manager handles your entire project from design to handover.

• Fast timelines: Bathroom renovations in 2–3 weeks. Kitchens in 3 weeks. Basements in 6 weeks with clear schedules provided upfront.

• 1-year workmanship warranty: We stand behind the quality of every project we complete.

• Couple-owned business: Karan and Falguni Patel are personally invested in every project. You're not dealing with a large impersonal company, you're dealing with the owners directly.

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Renovation costs in Durham Region vary based on the scope, size, and finish level of the project. Here are the typical ranges Urban RenoProjects works within:

• Bathroom renovation: $18,000 – $25,000+ for a full bathroom remodel including tile, fixtures, vanity, and labour

• Kitchen renovation: $25,000 – $40,000+ for a complete kitchen redesign with cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, and appliance coordination

• Basement finishing: Starting from $30,000+, depending on size and whether a bathroom or kitchen is included

• Legal basement apartment: $50,000 – $80,000+ including separate entrance, full kitchen, bathroom, and permit coordination

• Full home renovation: Custom pricing based on scope. Contact us for a detailed estimate

All pricing includes a fixed-price contract with no hidden fees. We provide detailed written quotes after a free site consultation.

Project timelines depend on scope, material selections, and permit requirements. Here are our standard timelines for completed projects:

• Bathroom renovation: 2–3 weeks from construction start

• Kitchen renovation: 3 weeks from construction start

• Basement finishing: 6 weeks from construction start

• Full home renovation: Timeline confirmed in writing during the design phase

Before construction begins, we provide a written project schedule with clear milestones so you know exactly what happens and when. Timeline clarity is part of our standard process, not something you have to chase us for.

Urban RenoProjects serves homeowners across Durham Region and the Greater Toronto Area, including: Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Oshawa, Clarington, Bowmanville, Scugog, Uxbridge, Scarborough, East Toronto, North York, Markham, Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Aurora, Newmarket, Brampton, Vaughan, and Mississauga.

Our primary service area is Durham Region, where we complete the majority of our kitchen, bathroom, and basement renovation projects. We are based in Whitby, Ontario.

No. Urban RenoProjects operates on a Price-Freeze Guarantee, the price in your approved quote is the price you pay at the end. We do not add surprise charges at the end of a project.

The only situations where costs adjust are: (1) if you request changes or additions to the original project scope, or (2) if demolition reveals a genuinely unforeseen structural or mechanical issue. In both cases, we discuss the change with you and get written approval before any additional work proceeds. You remain in full control of your budget throughout.

Urban RenoProjects uses a milestone-based payment structure, you pay as work is completed, not all upfront. A small deposit secures your project in our schedule. From there, payments are tied to clearly defined construction stages: demolition, framing, mechanical rough-ins, finishes, and final handover.

This structure protects you as a homeowner by ensuring you only pay for work that has been completed and inspected. It also keeps our team accountable to the project timeline at every stage.