- Toronto Building-Code Experts
- $5M+ Liability Insured
- 4.8★ Rated on Google
Full-Service Home Renovations for Real Life—Without Breaking the Bank.
Plan the rooms, layout and finishes around how you live. One team brings design, permit coordination and construction together for your Toronto or GTA home.
- No obligation. No surprise fees. WSIB & $5M+ insured.
One team for planning, permits, drawings, and construction.
Whole-home or multi-room projects →
Finish or remodel your basement →
Rental or in-law suite planning →
Add more living space →
Major kitchen remodels →
Full bathroom remodels →
Why Toronto Homeowners Choose Capable Group
$5M+ Liability Insured & WSIB Covered
Full liability protection. If anything happens, you are 100% safe.
Legal Code Specialists
Fire separation, egress windows, zoning — done legally.
Fixed Price Guarantee
No surprise extras. The price we quote is the price you pay.
Make Every Renovation Dollar Work Harder at Home
Good renovation value is something you feel every day: a kitchen that flows, storage that ends clutter, a bathroom that cleans easily, rooms that age well, and fewer expensive surprises during the build. Capable Group Inc. is a Toronto home renovation contractor that turns how you want to live into a clear scope, fixed quote, and coordinated build plan—so the budget goes first to the changes that matter most.
- Plan the life before the finishes: routines, rooms, movement, storage, layout, and future needs shape the scope.
- Protect the budget early: structure, permits, building systems, hidden conditions, allowances, and trade-offs are clarified before construction.
- Build with one accountable team: design, selections, scheduling, site protection, and construction stay connected from start to finish.
- 2000+ Projects Completed
- Start-to-finish customer support
Based on 100+ reviews
Completed Capable renovations
See what your home could become.
The finish you imagine has to work in a real home. Our completed renovations show the layouts, materials and details we’ve built for homeowners across Toronto and the GTA.
12 project stories
View project ↗Richmond Hill · Open concept
Richmond Hill open-concept renovation
View project ↗Toronto · Open-plan kitchen
Toronto kitchen renovation
View project ↗Richmond Hill · Bathrooms
Richmond Hill bathroom renovation
View project ↗Ajax · Basement kitchen
Ajax basement kitchen
View project ↗Mississauga · Full home + basement
Mississauga full-home renovation
View project ↗Georgetown · Open-plan kitchen
Georgetown kitchen renovation
View project ↗Toronto · Full home
Toronto full-home renovation
View project ↗Vaughan · Full home
Vaughan full-home renovation
View project ↗Richmond Hill · Full home
Richmond Hill full-home renovation
View project ↗Scarborough · Basement bathroom
Scarborough basement bathroom
View project ↗Vaughan · Bathrooms
Vaughan bathroom renovation
View project ↗Pickering · Basement kitchen
Pickering basement kitchen
Meet the founder
Your home matters to the person who built this company.
Yan Margulis founded Capable Group with a simple ambition: to build renovations he could be proud of. Yan brings two decades of renovation experience. His team coordinates design, permits and construction, so the decisions about your home stay connected to the work on site.
You can speak with Yan directly about your own home. Tell him what you want to change, share the ideas you’ve saved, and ask the questions that matter before you choose a builder.
Talk with Yan on WhatsApp ↗The finished room is only part of the story.
Communication, care for the home and how problems are handled matter too. Read what homeowners say about working with Capable Group.
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Projects Completed.
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Years in Business
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Professional Team
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Areas in Ontario
Find your renovation service
What would you like to change at home?
Choose the work you have in mind. See what it involves and where to start.
Renovate the rooms you use every day.
Update a kitchen or bathroom, open up the main floor, or plan several rooms together. Start with what is not working now and what you want daily life to feel like.
Explore home renovations →Give your basement a purpose.
Make space for family evenings, a home office, exercise or guests. Plan the layout around how you will use it, with moisture, ceiling height and lighting considered from the start.
Explore basement renovations →Create a separate living space.
Planning a rental or a home for family? A basement suite needs its own layout and a review of the requirements for your property, before you choose finishes or start construction.
Explore basement suites →Make room without moving.
A home addition creates more floor area. Lowering a basement can add ceiling height. Tell us where you need more room so we can discuss which type of work fits your home.
Discuss extra space →Understand the work before comparing prices.
You do not need a finished plan to start. Share the rooms you want to change and your priorities. If you already have a quote, we can discuss what it includes and what still needs clarification.
Discuss my project →Not sure where to start? Tell us about your ideas →
A renovation you can look forward to.
A plan you can follow.
Before construction starts, we work through the decisions that make the biggest difference to your budget and daily life.
Know what your price covers.
We review the work, materials and allowances before quoting, so you can see what is included and what still needs a decision. We work through changes to scope and price with you as decisions arise.
One team to coordinate the work.
Design, permits and construction affect one another. Capable brings those parts into one plan, with the project team coordinating the work and keeping you involved in the decisions.
Plan around life at home.
A renovation changes your routine before it improves it. We discuss room access, site protection and the sequence of work so you can prepare for the build, not just the finished room.
What You Get With Capable vs. Most Toronto Contractors
Capable Group
Completion Promise
Design → Permits → Construction → Done
Lifetime Warranty *
Adds massive resale value.
Detailed Quote Review
Compare scope, allowances, permits, and exclusions before you choose.
Free Interactive 3D Design
See exactly what you're buying first.
Typical Contractor
Vague timelines
No penalty if they disappear for weeks.
2 Year workmanship warranty
Usually non-transferable.
"Estimate" Pricing
Surprise costs for permits & disposal.
Basic 2D Sketch
Hard to visualize the final result.
Toronto Renovation Reviews From Homeowners
- Toronto Building-Code Experts
- $5M+ Liability Insured
- 4.8★ Rated on Google
Toronto Home Renovations Planned Before Build
Fixed all-in pricing, permits handled for you, and a lifetime transferable warranty!
Free 3D design + Permit Check Included
- No obligation. No surprise fees. WSIB & $5M+ insured.
Capable made our home renovation smooth and stress-free. Everything was delivered on time and within budget, with clear communication and great attention to detail.
— Leon, Markham ★★★★★
A Toronto Renovation Company For Complex Home Projects
A dream renovation still needs a practical plan. Capable Group Inc. is a Toronto home renovation contractor for homeowners planning full-home renovations, basement projects, legal suites, additions, kitchens, bathrooms, and multi-room upgrades across Toronto and the GTA.
We bring design, permits, fixed pricing, and construction under one accountable team, so your vision is matched to scope, budget, schedule, and build details before work starts.
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How Your Home Renovation Project Will Move Forward
Plan & Price
Consult, structural check, fixed quote.
Design & 3D
Material selection & visual walkthrough.
Permits & Prep
City filing, delivery, site protection.
Build & Clean
Framing to finishing. Handover.
Start with a quote review.
Send the scope, city, and timing. We’ll review the next step before you book.
Renovation Services For Toronto Homes
Basement Renovation Toronto
Finish, remodel, or plan a legal-suite-ready basement with moisture, layout, ceiling height, permits, and cost reviewed before the build.
Bathroom Renovation Toronto
Upgrade waterproofing, tile, ventilation, fixtures, lighting, and storage with a clear scope and quote before demolition starts.
Kitchen Renovation Toronto
Plan kitchen layout, cabinets, counters, lighting, electrical, plumbing, storage, and finishes with one renovation team managing the details.
Home Additions & Outdoor Living
Expand living space with addition, deck, and exterior planning that accounts for structure, access, permits, materials, and schedule.
Energy-Efficient Renovation Upgrades
Improve comfort and long-term operating cost with windows, insulation, ventilation, lighting, and material choices planned into the renovation scope.
Permit & Design Assistance
Get help with renovation drawings, permit review, selections, scope planning, and quote clarity before you commit to a contractor.
What To Know Before You Start A Home Renovation
Transform Your Home—Stress-Free
Design, selections, permits, trades, schedule, and construction stay connected under one accountable Toronto renovation team.
Boost Your Property Value
Plan the renovation around daily use, resale appeal, durable materials, and the upgrades that matter most for your home.
Renovate On Your Schedule
Know the expected timeline, site protection plan, work sequence, and key milestones before construction starts.
Enjoy Personalized Design Solutions
Shape layout, storage, lighting, finishes, and room flow around how your family will actually use the space.
Transparent Pricing, No Surprises
Use a fixed quote review to separate included work, allowances, exclusions, permit items, and optional upgrades before you sign.
Peace of Mind with Trusted Experts
Work with an insured, WSIB-covered renovation company that documents scope, warranty, site protection, and closeout clearly.
Toronto renovation guides
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Nancy
Happy Client
It was a pleasure for me to work with Capable Group on remodeling my basement. The entire procedure went without a hitch, and they were always there to answer any questions I had. This company should be taken into account by anyone looking to remodel their home.
Joseph Maloney
Happy Client
Our new basement gym by Capable Group is basic but effective. It’s a suitable space for regular exercise and fitness routines
Brookln Simons
Happy Client
Questions Before Hiring A Toronto Renovation Contractor
What should a Toronto renovation quote include before I sign?
We start by separating the fixed scope from allowances, optional upgrades, and items that still need site confirmation. Your quote should make materials, labour, permits, drawings, and exclusions clear before you approve the work.
If the scope changes, it should be documented before the extra work starts, so you are not surprised at the end of the project.
How do I compare renovation contractors in Toronto?
Look for a contractor who can explain scope, permits, insurance, site protection, schedule, payment stages, and how changes are handled. Reviews matter, but the quote and process should also show how the company will protect your home during the renovation.
Capable Group works as one accountable team for planning, permits, drawings, and construction, so the handoff between quote, design, and build stays clear.
What usually delays a home renovation in Toronto?
The most common delays come from permit review, material lead times, design changes, hidden site conditions, and inspection requirements. Older Toronto homes can also reveal electrical, plumbing, framing, moisture, or structural issues after opening walls or floors.
We reduce this risk by reviewing the scope early, flagging permit-sensitive work, and setting the build sequence before construction starts.
What hidden renovation costs can change the scope or budget?
Hidden conditions can include outdated wiring or plumbing, uneven framing, moisture damage, asbestos or mould concerns, low basement height, drainage issues, or structural work that was not visible before demolition.
The safest approach is to identify likely risk areas before signing, document what is included, and explain how any discovered condition will be priced and approved.
Do home renovations in Toronto need permits?
It depends on the scope. Many Toronto projects need permit review when the work changes structure, plumbing, HVAC, exterior openings, basement layout, an addition, underpinning, or a legal-suite path. Finish-only cosmetic updates may be different.
We check this before pricing, so drawings, code items, and permit needs are not treated like surprises after the quote is accepted.
What does your renovation warranty cover?
Warranty terms should be clear before you sign: what is covered, what is excluded, how long coverage applies, and what depends on manufacturer warranties or normal wear.
For Capable projects, warranty expectations are reviewed in writing so homeowners understand the workmanship coverage, transferability where applicable, and the process for reporting an issue after completion.
How does the payment schedule work?
The payment schedule should match the contract and the project stage, not feel like a guess. Homeowners should know what is due at approval, before ordering major materials, during progress milestones, and at completion.
Any change order should be approved before related work continues, so payment and scope stay connected.
How do you control dust, debris, and disruption?
Before work starts, the crew should plan access, floor protection, dust barriers, debris removal, parking or delivery needs, and daily cleanup expectations. This is especially important if you are living in the home during the renovation.
We discuss protection and disruption early so the work area, family routine, and cleanup responsibilities are clear.
Who will work in my home, and how are trades managed?
Many renovations need specialized trades. The important question is who manages them, how quality is checked, and who remains accountable if something needs correction.
Capable Group coordinates the trades under one project process, with scope, drawings, schedule, and site expectations kept in one place instead of leaving the homeowner to manage separate vendors.
What happens if deficiencies show up after the work is done?
A proper closeout should include a walkthrough, a deficiency list if needed, and clear responsibility for finishing the remaining items. Small adjustments can happen near completion, but they should not be left vague.
We document closeout items and the next steps, so homeowners know what will be corrected, by whom, and when to contact us if an issue appears after completion.
Do you handle full-home, kitchen, bathroom, basement, and addition renovations?
Yes. Capable Group works across full-home and multi-room renovations, basement renovations, legal basement suites, home additions, kitchen renovations, and bathroom renovations in Toronto and the GTA.
The right starting point depends on the project. A one-room remodel needs a different plan than a legal suite, addition, or whole-home renovation, so we route the scope before we quote.
Can you review another contractor’s renovation quote before I sign?
Yes. A quote review is useful when you are comparing contractors or when one price looks much lower than the others.
We look for missing scope, unclear allowances, permit or drawing gaps, weak warranty terms, payment risk, and exclusions that can turn into change orders later.
What insurance and WSIB proof should I ask for?
Ask for current liability insurance, WSIB clearance where it applies, and a written contract that clearly names the scope, payment stages, warranty terms, and who manages the trades.
This protects the homeowner and also helps filter out contractors who are not set up to manage a renovation responsibly.
When should I contact a contractor before construction?
Contact a contractor before the project is fully locked in, especially if the renovation may need drawings, permits, structural review, custom materials, or several trades.
For additions, legal suites, major basement work, and full-home renovations, earlier planning usually prevents rushed pricing and last-minute scope changes.
Tell Us About Your Project
Share the project type, city, timing, and a few notes. We’ll review the scope and reply with the next step.
Limited Availability For Upcoming Renovation Starts
Itemized Scope Review
We flag allowances, exclusions, and assumptions before final pricing.
Design & Material Planning
See the finished renovation direction before you commit to the build.
On-Time Planning
We review scope, timing, and site constraints before the project moves forward.
“A clear scope today keeps the renovation from turning into guesswork later.”