Planning a renovation in Etobicoke in 2026? The west end’s housing stock is diverse — everything from Mimico’s postwar bungalows to The Kingsway’s Tudor estates — and each neighbourhood has its own renovation culture.
Mimico and New Toronto
Waterfront proximity drives renovation investment here. Condo conversions and infill development have pushed detached home values up, making kitchen and bathroom renos highly rewarding. Expect $35,000–$55,000 for a mid-range kitchen renovation and $18,000–$28,000 for a main bathroom.
Alderwood and Long Branch
Solid postwar bungalow stock that’s increasingly attractive to renovation buyers. Second-storey additions are popular — adding 600–800 sq ft to a bungalow footprint in the $300,000–$400,000 range. Permit costs through the City of Toronto typically run $2,000–$5,000 for structural additions.
The Kingsway and Sunnylea
Premium housing stock commands premium renovation investment. Full custom kitchens ($80,000–$150,000), master suite additions, finished lower levels with cinema rooms — this is renovation at the high end of the GTA market.
Interlock and Hardscaping in Etobicoke
The Kingsway’s mature streets are known for premium hardscaping — flagstone pathways, interlock driveways, formal garden borders. LF Builders has completed hundreds of Etobicoke hardscaping projects over 50 years.
What Etobicoke projects are on your radar for 2026? Share below — and check the rest of the forum for contractor recommendations by neighbourhood.