# About Us | Whole House Renovation > Whole House Renovation is a fixed-price design-build contractor founded in 1996. 28+ years of residential and commercial renovations across the GTA. URL: https://wholehouserenovation.ca/about/ # Renovating Toronto Since 1996 For more than 28 years, Whole House Renovation has delivered residential and commercial design-build projects that clients can truly rely on: fixed-price contracts, $5M CGL insurance, and one accountable team from permit to final inspection. ![Whole House Renovation team walking through a bright renovated space](/images/misc/home-renovation-toronto-team-walking-through-a-bri.webp) Our Story ## The Price You Are Quoted Is the Price You Pay Whole House Renovation was founded in 1996 by Royce (Roy) Soon with one principle: the price quoted before demolition is the price on the final invoice. No allowances, no change orders, no surprises. That commitment has carried the company through 28 years and over 2,000 completed projects across the Greater Toronto Area. We serve both residential homeowners and commercial operators. On the residential side, projects range from families gutting a bungalow in North York to condo owners doing a full unit overhaul in downtown Toronto. On the commercial side, we handle restaurant fit-outs on King West, medical offices in Yorkville, retail build-outs on Queen Street, and professional offices across the Bay Street corridor, all requiring OBC-compliant work delivered on a locked budget. What separates us is accountability. We carry a $5M Commercial General Liability policy, double the industry standard. Every on-site crew member holds WHMIS 2015 certification. A single project manager stays on your job from permit application through final inspection, with a 2-business-day warranty response written into every contract. verified Licensed & Insured General Contractor (Ontario) verified $5M Commercial General Liability Insurance verified WSIB Clearance Certificate (current) verified WHMIS 2015 Certified verified Award-Winning Residential Renovator verified Commercial & Residential Meet the Team ## The People Behind Your Project 28 years of design-build experience, serving residential and commercial clients across the GTA. Our team handles every phase of your project, from the first design consultation through to final installation and walkthrough. One project manager, one contract, one accountable crew. - check\_circle Licensed General Contractor (Ontario) - check\_circle $5M Commercial General Liability Insurance - check\_circle WSIB Clearance Certificate (current) - check\_circle WHMIS 2015 Certified - all on-site personnel - check\_circle 28+ years serving the GTA ![Whole House Renovation team on a project site](/images/misc/hrt-team-group-photo.webp) 28+ Years in the GTA 2,000+ Projects Completed 4.9 Average Google Rating 1996 Founded How We Work ## Our Design-Build Process One integrated team, one fixed price, and a clear path from first sketch to finished space. design\_services 01 ### Design & Plan Our in-house team designs your space with floor plans, 3D renderings, and a full finish schedule before any price is set. request\_quote 02 ### Fixed-Price Quote Every material and detail is confirmed, then we lock one guaranteed price. Zero allowances. construction 03 ### Build A dedicated crew builds your project on a reserved, predictable schedule with weekly progress updates. task\_alt 04 ### Hand-Over A detailed walkthrough, your warranty with 2-business-day deficiency response, and a full clean-up complete the project. ![](/images/misc/beautifully-renovated-modern-toronto-home-interior.webp) Projects book 3–4 months ahead ## Let's Plan Your Project Together Book a free consultation with Roy and see how fixed-price design-build works for your home or commercial space. calendar\_month Book a Free Consult [/contact/ →](/contact/) call Call 1-437-465-7788 [tel:4374657788 →](tel:4374657788) check\_circle Fixed-price guarantee check\_circle Licensed & insured check\_circle One accountable team