Free renovation planning library
Renovation planning, permits, and approval guides.
Organize the scope, property rules, municipal questions, trade requirements, access, sequencing, and closeout before construction begins.
Plan before demolition
Approvals and construction decisions are connected.
A clear plan identifies what changes, what stays, who approves decisions, and which requirements must be confirmed.
Municipal permits, condominium rules, drawings, electrical notification, plumbing work, building access, product lead times, and concealed conditions can affect the order of work. The applicable requirements depend on the real property and scope.
Planning guides
Prepare the project in the right order.
Renovation scope-of-work checklist
Define rooms, materials, responsibilities, protection, schedule, changes, and closeout.
Read guide → Site reviewContractor walkthrough checklist
Prepare measurements, photographs, access, documents, pricing questions, and next steps.
Read guide → Municipal approvalsRenovation permits in Toronto and the GTA
Check current municipal requirements before demolition, ordering, or trade bookings.
Read guide → CondominiumsToronto condo renovation guide
Coordinate governing documents, approvals, elevators, protection, deliveries, and neighbours.
Read guide → BasementsBasement renovation planning
Review moisture, ceiling height, intended use, services, permits, finishes, and access.
Read guide → Electrical recordsESA certificates for Ontario renovations
Understand Licensed Electrical Contractors, notifications, inspections, and acceptance records.
Read guide → SequencingKitchen renovation timeline
Follow planning, approvals, procurement, demolition, rough-ins, finishes, and closeout.
Read guide → Local planningMississauga condo renovation planning
Connect board requirements, municipal questions, access, protection, and handover.
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