Renovation contractors

The 10 Best Renovation Contractors in Burlington, ON

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This list ranks 10 renovation contractors in Burlington, ON. It starts from Google Maps searches for renovation contractors and related building work in Burlington: 99 firms were checked, and building and renovation firms with their own website and an open Google listing went forward. Firms are weighed on their Google rating, the number of reviews behind it, how closely their services match home renovation, and their portfolio. The strongest firm overall sits at place 1, places 2 to 4 carry a badge for what each suits best, and places 5 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank

Number 1: RQ Construction

Best overall

Burlington renovation contractor finishing basements and remodelling kitchens, bathrooms and main floors for homeowners in Burlington, Oakville and nearby communities.

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Why it ranks here

  • Named a CommunityVotes Hamilton 2026 winner and a HomeStars Best of Award winner for 2026.
  • Won the Best of TrustedPros award for 2025.
  • Has more than 15 years in the renovation business.
  • Works on main floors, mudrooms, staircases and bedrooms as well as kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Number 2: JJ Legacy Contracting

Best for century and wartime homes

Husband-and-wife contractor doing bathroom and kitchen renovations across Ancaster, Dundas, Hamilton and Burlington, plus year-round home maintenance plans.

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Why it ranks here

  • Started by husband and wife James and Courtney; James, a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, is a second-generation contractor.
  • Projects shown include a Millcroft kitchen and main floor renovation in Burlington and a century home bathroom in Hamilton.
  • Its project list also includes a restored wartime home in Galt and a kitchen in Oakville.
  • Sells year-round home maintenance packages that take care of seasonal upkeep and repairs for homeowners.
  • Takes on bathroom renovations for commercial clients as well as homeowners.

Number 3: TruLink Construction

Best for design-build renovations

Burlington and Hamilton design-build firm doing custom homes, kitchens and additions with an emphasis on wellness-centred living.

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Why it ranks here

  • Runs its renovation projects on a design-build model, covering design as well as construction.

Number 4: Rose Building Group

Best for managed full renovations

Burlington residential renovation firm managing kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and full home renovations in Burlington, Oakville and Hamilton.

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Why it ranks here

  • Its project gallery has an HGTV section, with renovations labelled Making It Home, Forever Home and Gut Job.
  • Backs all of its work with a one-year warranty, and product manufacturer warranties apply on top.
  • Founded in 2016, it uses tradespeople who have worked with the company for years.
  • Can supply design work, architectural packages and engineering options when a project calls for them.
  • Handles project management from planning to completion and sends clients progress updates along the way.

Number 5: Kitchen4Less

Kitchen renovation company serving Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton, the GTA and Niagara, doing new cabinets, cabinet refinishing, quartz countertops and full kitchens.

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  • Reports 150+ completed kitchen projects across communities in Southern Ontario.
  • Offers cabinet spraying and refinishing, or new doors on sound cabinet boxes, as alternatives to a full new kitchen.
  • Handles quartz countertops from selection and measuring through fabrication, sink cutouts and installation.
  • Recent jobs include a basement kitchen in Stoney Creek and a white shaker kitchen with a quartz peninsula in Orangeville.
  • Replies to new enquiries within 1 business day, usually on the same day.

Number 6: AJ Interior Renovation

Bathroom renovation company in the GTA, installing walk-in showers, glass doors, vanities and tile for homes and commercial properties.

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  • Has been building bathrooms since 2010, for commercial properties as well as private homes.
  • Its bathroom packages bundle a walk-in shower with a custom glass door, a vanity, tile work and a toilet.

Ranks 07 to 10

Number 7: Sinclair Renos

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 Google reviews 905-407-2900CallWebsiteof Sinclair Renos (opens in a new tab)

Number 8: New Start Kitchens

Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 58 Google reviews 905-517-1602CallWebsiteof New Start Kitchens (opens in a new tab)

Number 9: Mike's Home Rejuvenation

Number 10: Marvel Contractor

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Google reviews 905-407-8555CallWebsiteof Marvel Contractor (opens in a new tab)

Compare the firms

RankFirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01RQ ConstructionBasement finishing and main-floor remodelsBasement finishing · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Interior renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 79 Google reviewsBurlington
02JJ Legacy ContractingCentury and wartime homesBathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Home maintenance plansRated 5.0 out of 5 from 89 Google reviewsBurlington
03TruLink ConstructionDesign-build renovationsCustom homes · Kitchen renovations · Home additions · Design-buildRated 5.0 out of 5 from 59 Google reviewsBurlington
04Rose Building GroupManaged full renovationsFull home renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement renovations · Home additionsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 49 Google reviewsBurlington
05Kitchen4LessKitchen refreshes that keep existing cabinetsKitchen renovations · Custom cabinets · Cabinet refinishing · Quartz countertops · Bathroom renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Google reviewsBurlington
06AJ Interior RenovationWalk-in shower bathroom remodels in the GTABathroom renovations · Walk-in showers · Vanity installation · TilingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 29 Google reviewsBurlington
07Sinclair RenosBathroom updates and smaller home repairsBathroom renovations · Deck and fence repairs · Trim and wainscoting · Home repairsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 Google reviewsBurlington
08New Start KitchensFull-gut kitchens with quartz countertopsKitchen renovations · Kitchen design · Kitchen cabinetry · Quartz countertopsRated 4.8 out of 5 from 58 Google reviewsBurlington
09Mike's Home RejuvenationKitchen and bath updates from Hamilton to OakvilleFull home renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement finishingRated 4.8 out of 5 from 23 Google reviewsBurlington
10Marvel ContractorFlooring and kitchen updates in BurlingtonFull home renovations · Flooring installation · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement finishingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 13 Google reviewsBurlington

What to check before hiring a renovation contractor in Burlington

Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are Ontario's and Burlington's.

  1. Registration with the WSIB

    Ask the firm for a clearance certificate from the WSIB, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. The certificate confirms the firm is registered with the WSIB and up to date on its premiums, so check its dates cover your job.

  2. Liability insurance

    Ask for a certificate of insurance that names the firm and shows commercial general liability coverage in force for the dates of your job, and check that the subcontractors it brings in are covered too.

  3. The building permit from Burlington

    Building permits for homes in Burlington come from the City of Burlington, and removing walls, moving plumbing and adding circuits usually need one. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.

  4. A written contract

    Get the scope of work, the payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, how changes are agreed and priced, and who handles permits and cleanup, all in one signed contract before any work starts.

  5. The warranty

    A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.

Types of renovation contractor in Burlington

The 10 firms on this list fall into 3 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.

General contractors2

General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.

Design-build firms1

Design-build firms design the project and build it under one contract, so one firm answers for the drawings and the work.

Renovation contractors in Burlington: common questions

What is the difference between a renovation contractor and a general contractor?

The two overlap. A renovation contractor works on existing homes, while a general contractor may also take on new builds and additions. Many firms do both, so judge them on the projects they show rather than the label.

What is RenoMark?

RenoMark is the renovator program of the Canadian Home Builders' Association. Members agree to a code of conduct that covers written contracts, a warranty on their work and liability insurance.

How do I compare renovation quotes?

Ask each firm to price the same written scope, split into labour, materials and allowances for items you have not chosen yet. A low quote often has small allowances that grow once the work starts.

Can I stay in my home during a renovation?

Often, when the work covers one or two rooms. Full-home renovations, work that shuts off water or power for days, and jobs that disturb older materials such as asbestos in plaster or flooring can make it hard to stay. Ask the firm how it will stage the work and keep a kitchen or bathroom usable.

How do I check that a contractor in Burlington is registered with WSIB?

Ask the firm for a clearance certificate from the WSIB. The certificate confirms the firm is registered with the WSIB and up to date on its premiums, so check its dates cover your job.

Who issues building permits in Burlington?

Building permits for homes in Burlington come from the City of Burlington. For home renovation, removing walls, moving plumbing and adding circuits usually need one. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.

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