Yes, you can renovate and remodel your condo unit. You can update almost everything in your unit as long as it does not impact the structure of the building. However, all condo boards require you, as the owner, to submit your renovation plans and layout as a proposal. Every condo has its rules and regulations, so it is critical to ask the management office about their policy before starting any renovation project.
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In most cases, you need an action plan for your renovation before start renovating your condo unit. Here is the break down of the steps that you need to go through at a glance:
Through the application process, you might need to alter the documents and provide an explanation of your intentions as questions might arise from condo board members. Don’t forget the goal of the above process is to keep all owners safe and happy through your renovation process which is very important. Maserat Developments is a licensed and insured renovation company in Toronto, and you can contact us today to request a free quote and consultation.
It is understandable to change your own unit layout and design since you own the property. However, It is important to follow the condo board’s rules and policies before starting any condo renovation project. Each building has different regulations to prevent damage to other unit owners. We have listed 10 top steps before initiating your project.
All condo building has its own rules and policy, you can find them by simply contacting your building management office and ask for their policy booklet.
It is critical to know what you are renovating and what impact it will have on units around you. Usually, you are required to provide action and layout plan to the management office. Then the management will run it by the board to get approval. You are limited to how much change you can do to your unit, and it is usually within the wall of your unit not passing the Concrete ceiling and floor. (You have to double-check this with the condo management office.)
Most of the plumbing and electrical wires go through concrete walls, hence there is a limited you can do in terms of moving fixtures. Having that in mind plan for your renovation with the limitation in mind.
Most older condo units include popcorn ceiling, which in most cases makes the unit seems outdated and frankly ugly. The popcorn ceiling is removable and We will discuss it in detail in our future blog posts. Also, don’t shy away from painting as you can paint your unit professionally with any colour as you wish.
If your bathroom is going through a renovation or maybe you are going to have painting, due to the health issues; Depending on your renovation’s scale, you might need to find an alternative place to stay for a while until the renovation has been completed.
Read more on tips for renovating your condo at our Condo Renovation blog category, and if you have any questions please contact our Condo Renovation department.
While condominium corporations limits the alteration to unit’s bathroom, there is still so much can be done to make it stands out. Most of the units comes with Bath Tub which looks pretty old school.
To renovation your condo’s bathroom we suggest to replace your current tub and replace it more modern looking item or transfer it to completely new look and function of stand shower. For our current condo renovation project at Old York Mills rd, we have already removed the bath tub, tiles, toilet and the vanity. We are going to post before and after photos very soon, but in meantime wanted to share the current stage we are at to give you a glance.
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