Renovation crews who know Markham's mix of older Unionville and newer builds
Reno Scale handles kitchens, baths, basements and additions across Markham, working around York Region weather and building stock the right way.
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Renovation in Markham — from Unionville's heritage streets to Cornell's newer construction
Markham has real range: Unionville's heritage main street homes, older Thornhill properties, and newer construction in communities like Cornell and Cathedraltown. Each era needs a different eye. We check what you've actually got before quoting a single number.
Unionville heritage streets
Some of Markham's oldest and most protected homes sit in Unionville. We verify heritage status before quoting exterior work.
Older Thornhill-area homes
Original wiring and plaster are common in Markham's older Thornhill-adjacent streets, changing our approach to interior renovations.
Newer Cornell and Cathedraltown builds
Newer Markham communities often have solid building envelopes but basic finishes — a strong candidate for cabinetry and flooring upgrades.
City of Markham permit process
We handle permit applications directly and build realistic City turnaround into your project schedule.
Heritage rules limiting renovation options in Unionville
Unionville's heritage character is part of why people love living there, but it comes with real restrictions on exterior changes. Homeowners sometimes plan a renovation before checking what the heritage designation actually allows.
We check heritage status with the City before we design anything
We verify your property's heritage status with the City of Markham first, then design the renovation around what's actually approvable, saving you a redesign later.
Why Markham homeowners call on Reno Scale
Renovation work that respects Markham's range of housing eras.
Licensed & Insured
Full coverage across every Markham neighbourhood we work in.
Heritage-Verified
We check Unionville heritage status before quoting exterior renovations.
Old-Home Ready
We plan for original wiring and plaster in older Thornhill-area properties.
Honest Value Guidance
We'll tell you where a newer Cornell-area build gets the most from a reno.
Permit-Handled
We manage City of Markham permits as part of the project.
Climate-Ready Builds
Insulation and drainage choices suited to a real Ontario winter.
Questions from Markham homeowners
Is my Unionville home subject to heritage rules?
Many properties in Unionville are heritage-designated. We verify status with the City of Markham before quoting any exterior renovation.
Do older Thornhill-area homes in Markham need extra renovation planning?
Often, yes. Original wiring and plaster are common, and we budget contingency time for what we find once walls are opened.
What's the best renovation value in newer Markham communities like Cornell?
Usually cabinetry, flooring, and trim upgrades. The building envelopes in these newer communities tend to be solid, so the improvement is most visible in the finishes.
Do you handle permits with the City of Markham?
Yes, we manage the permit application process directly and build realistic City turnaround times into your project schedule.
How long does a heritage review add to a Unionville renovation timeline?
It varies by scope, but we factor a realistic estimate into your schedule from the start rather than surprising you with delays.
Service coverage
Serving Markham & the Entire GTA
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| Region | Communities served |
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| 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 |
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| Halton RegionView region → | Burlington · Halton Hills · Milton |
| Durham RegionView region → | Ajax · Brock · Clarington · Oshawa · Pickering · Scugog · Uxbridge · Whitby |
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