How much does a renovation cost in Aurora?

It depends on scope and finishes. As a guide, bathroom renovations typically run $16,000–$28,000, kitchens $25,000–$60,000, and finished basements $35,000–$70,000, with whole-home and addition projects quoted individually. After a free in-home consultation we give you a detailed, fixed-price quote — the real number, with no vague allowances.

How long does a renovation take in Aurora?

Timelines depend on scope. A bathroom typically takes 3–6 weeks, a kitchen 4–8 weeks, and a basement 6–10 weeks, while whole-home renovations and additions run longer — especially when a permit is required, since municipal review adds time. We give you a week-by-week schedule before work begins so you always know what to expect.

Can you remove a load-bearing wall in my Aurora home?

Yes — and this is where our approach stands apart. GMC is led by an owner who holds a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, so we assess how your home carries load before touching a wall, and work with a licensed professional engineer for the stamped drawings and permit the work requires. Opening up a closed layout is one of the most common — and most structurally sensitive — requests we handle across Aurora's older and newer homes alike.

Why choose GMC over other Aurora renovation companies?

GMC is led by an owner who holds a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, so every project is planned around how your home actually carries load — the structural surprises that stall other renovations get caught up front. Combined with fixed-price quotes, a written workmanship warranty, and a 5.0-star rating across 84 Google reviews, that gives you a level of confidence most renovation crews can't match.

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Q: Do I need a permit to renovate my home in Aurora?

It depends on the work. Cosmetic updates — new cabinets, tile, fixtures or finishes in the same layout — usually don't need a permit. But moving plumbing, changing electrical, removing a load-bearing wall, finishing a basement, adding a legal second suite, or building an addition require a permit from the Town of Aurora's Building Division. Heritage properties may need additional approval for exterior work. As a licensed contractor, GMC handles the entire permit process for you.

Q: Which Aurora neighbourhoods do you work in?

All of them. We renovate homes across Aurora Village, Aurora Highlands, Regency Acres, Aurora Heights, Bayview Northeast, Bayview Wellington and the Hills of St Andrew — from century heritage homes to the town's newer executive builds. We serve Aurora daily from nearby Richmond Hill.

Built to Last — Not Just Installed

What makes us different starts before the first material is ordered. GMC Construction is founded and led by an owner who holds a Master's degree in Structural Engineering — so every project is approached with a genuine, advanced understanding of structure, load-bearing changes, drainage, and moisture protection. Most renovation companies focus only on how a space looks. We start with what's underneath, because that's what determines whether your renovation lasts five years or twenty-five.

Renovation Contractors in Aurora

When it comes to home renovation Aurora, no two homes are alike — from the century houses of Aurora Village to the executive homes of the Hills of St Andrew and the newer builds of Bayview Northeast, each renovates differently. GMC Construction Inc. has spent 15+ years working across all of them — kitchens, bathrooms, basements and whole-home renovations for Aurora homeowners who want the job planned properly, priced honestly, and built to last.

What sets us apart in a crowded market: GMC is led by an owner who holds a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering. Before we quote a wall removal, a basement underpinning, or a second-storey addition, we understand how the house actually carries load — which is why our projects don’t run into the structural surprises that stall other renovations. It’s a structure-first approach no other Aurora renovation company offers.

Our Renovation Services in Aurora

Kitchen Renovations

Custom cabinetry, islands and full layout changes — from a heritage kitchen near Aurora Village to a modern layout in a Bayview Northeast home.

Bathroom Renovations

Ensuites, main baths and powder rooms with proper waterproofing — the hidden work that makes an Aurora bathroom last for decades.

Basement Renovations

Finished basements, legal secondary suites and lower-level living space — popular across Aurora’s larger family homes and estate lots.

Home Additions

Second-storey additions, rear extensions and garage conversions — the projects where the owner’s structural engineering education matters most.

Whole-Home Renovations

Complete transformations that modernize an older Aurora Highlands or Regency Acres home top to bottom — one coordinated project, one point of contact.

Condo Renovations

Condo and townhome renovations across Aurora’s newer developments — managed around board rules and building access.

Renovating in Aurora: What to Know

Aurora’s housing stock ranges from genuinely historic to brand new, and each brings its own renovation realities. The century homes and heritage properties near the downtown core and Yonge Street are full of character but often need careful updating of layouts, wiring, plumbing and insulation — and exterior work on a designated heritage property comes with additional review. The established homes of Aurora Highlands, Regency Acres and Aurora Heights are prime candidates for kitchen open-ups, basement suites and second-storey additions. The newer homes of Bayview Northeast, Bayview Wellington and the Hills of St Andrew are larger and more open, where the work is usually finishing a basement, building a custom kitchen, or adding a spa-style ensuite.

With Aurora’s mix of older and executive homes, structural projects — removing walls, adding second storeys, underpinning basements — are especially common, and they’re exactly the kind of work a structure-first contractor plans for up front rather than discovering mid-project.

Do You Need a Permit to Renovate in Aurora?

Renovation permits in Aurora are issued by the Town of Aurora’s Building Division, within the York Region framework. Cosmetic work — replacing cabinets, tile, fixtures and finishes in the same layout — generally doesn’t require a permit. But moving plumbing, altering electrical, removing a load-bearing wall, finishing a basement, adding a legal second suite, or building an addition typically do. Homes in Aurora’s heritage areas may require additional approval for exterior work. As a licensed contractor, GMC manages the permit process for you and works with a licensed professional engineer for any stamped structural drawings your project requires.

Why Aurora Homeowners Choose GMC

Structure-first expertise

Led by an owner who holds a Master’s degree in Structural Engineering — so wall removals, additions and basement work are planned around how your home actually carries load. No other renovation company in Aurora offers this.

Fixed-price quotes

A detailed, itemized fixed price after a free in-home consultation — the real number you’ll pay, not a low estimate that grows once the walls are open.

84 five-star reviews

A 5.0-star rating across 84 Google reviews, 500+ completed projects, and a written workmanship warranty on every job. Fully licensed and insured with WSIB coverage.

Local knowledge

From heritage homes near Aurora Village to Hills of St Andrew estates and Bayview Northeast new builds, we know Aurora’s neighbourhoods, housing stock and the Town of Aurora permit process firsthand.

One clear schedule

You get a week-by-week timeline before work begins and daily communication throughout — so you always know what’s happening, and when you’ll have your home back.

One team, start to finish

From permits and structural planning to the final finishing touches, your whole project is managed by GMC through a single point of contact — no juggling separate trades or chasing subcontractors.

Recent Work Across Aurora

From heritage kitchen updates near Aurora Village to finished basement suites in Bayview Northeast and full modernizations of Aurora Highlands homes, our Aurora projects share the same foundation: careful structural planning, a fixed price agreed up front, and finishes that hold up years later. Every project is managed start to finish by GMC — one team, one point of contact, one written warranty. Browse our recent projects to see the quality of our work.

Serving Aurora & Nearby Communities

GMC Construction serves Aurora and its neighbouring communities across York Region and the wider GTA:

Ready to Renovate Your Aurora Home?

Whether it’s a heritage kitchen near Aurora Village, a basement suite in Bayview Northeast, or a full renovation in Aurora Highlands, GMC Construction is ready to help. Call us at 647-450-4466 or request your free, fixed-price quote — and we’ll walk your home with you and plan the project around how it’s actually built.