Renovation work in Ajax that respects the house you've got
Reno Scale handles kitchens, baths, basements and additions across Ajax, working around Durham Region weather and building stock the right way.
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Renovation in Ajax, done for the housing stock that's actually here
Ajax is a mix of older lakeside streets and newer subdivisions pushed north toward the 407. Both need different handling — a 1970s bungalow near the waterfront settles and shifts differently than a 2015 build off Salem Road. We walk the site before we quote anything, because guessing costs you money later.
Older Ajax stock near the lake
Homes closer to Lake Ontario see more moisture in the air and in the ground. We check sill plates and basement walls for early water staining before we touch a finish.
Newer subdivisions
Builder-grade trim and thin drywall are common in the newer Ajax pockets. We budget extra time for patching when we open walls — it's rarely a clean cut.
Permits through the Town of Ajax
We pull the right permits before framing changes or structural work starts, not after. Saves you a stop-work order down the line.
Scheduling around commuter life
A lot of Ajax is GO Train commuters. We stage noisy demo work for daytime hours and keep a tidy site so your evenings aren't a mess.
Freeze-thaw cracking in Ajax basements
Ajax sits close enough to the lake that winter freeze-thaw cycles are hard on foundations, especially in homes built before proper weeping tile standards. Hairline cracks widen every winter if nobody deals with them, and by spring you've got water finding its way into a finished basement.
We seal and grade properly, not just patch and paint
We inspect the crack, check grading and downspout runoff, and fix the actual water path before any drywall goes back up. A cosmetic patch on an active leak is money wasted — we won't sell you that.
Why Ajax homeowners call on Reno Scale
Straight talk, fair pricing, and work that holds up through an Ajax winter.
Licensed & Insured
Every crew member on your job is covered. We'll show you the paperwork before day one.
On-Time Scheduling
We tell you the timeline up front and stick to it, weather and material delays aside.
Local Know-How
We've worked Ajax's mix of lakeside and newer builds long enough to know what each one needs.
Honest Material Grades
We'll tell you where to spend and where a mid-grade product does the job just as well.
Clean Sites
Dust barriers and daily cleanup — your house stays livable during the reno.
Climate-Smart Builds
Insulation and vapour barrier choices account for lake-effect humidity and winter swings.
Questions from Ajax homeowners
Do you work on older homes near the Ajax waterfront?
Yes, and we treat them differently than newer builds. Older waterfront homes often have settled foundations and original wiring, so we start with an inspection before quoting any renovation, not after.
How long does a kitchen renovation take in Ajax?
A mid-size kitchen typically runs four to six weeks once materials are on site. Custom cabinetry from certain suppliers can push that out — we'll flag lead times during the quote stage.
Can you help with a basement damaged by a freeze-thaw crack?
Yes. We assess the crack, check the grading outside, and fix the water path first. Then we rebuild the finished space so it doesn't just fail again next winter.
Do you handle permits with the Town of Ajax?
We do. Structural changes, additions, and some basement work need a permit pulled through the Town, and we handle that as part of the project, not as an extra line item you have to chase.
Will the job disrupt my commute schedule?
We know Ajax runs on GO Train timing. We schedule loud demo work for standard daytime hours and keep the site secured overnight so it's not underfoot before your morning train.
Service coverage
Serving Ajax & the Entire GTA
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| Region | Communities served |
|---|---|
| City of TorontoView region → | Downtown Toronto · East York · Etobicoke · North York · Scarborough |
| York RegionView region → | Aurora · East Gwillimbury · Georgina · King · Markham · Newmarket · Richmond Hill · Vaughan · Whitchurch-Stouffville |
| Peel RegionView region → | Brampton · Caledon · Mississauga |
| Halton RegionView region → | Burlington · Halton Hills · Milton |
| Durham RegionView region → | Ajax · Brock · Clarington · Oshawa · Pickering · Scugog · Uxbridge · Whitby |
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