Home Renovations in Ajax, Ontario

Floor & Bath Design has been renovating homes in Ajax since 1989. This isn't just where we work — it's where we're from. Our showroom sits at 109 Old Kingston Road Unit 4, and over the past 35 years we've completed kitchen renovations, bathroom remodels, basement finishes, and whole-home transformations across every Ajax neighbourhood. When we say we know Ajax homes, we mean it: we've worked on the 1970s bungalows in south Ajax, the split-levels along Salem Road, the newer two-storey builds in north Ajax near Rossland, and everything in between.

As a 7x Best of Houzz award winner, we've earned our reputation through consistent quality, honest pricing, and a design-build approach that keeps everything under one roof. No subcontractor juggling, no communication gaps — one team from first consultation to final walkthrough.

Ajax's Trusted Home Renovation Company Since 1989

Peter Mularczyk founded Floor & Bath Design in Ajax with a simple idea: homeowners shouldn't have to coordinate multiple trades to get a quality renovation. He assembled a team that handles design, construction, plumbing coordination, electrical, tiling, cabinetry installation, and finishing — all managed internally. That approach has served Ajax homeowners well for three and a half decades.

Our design team brings serious credentials to every project. Our interior designer specializes in creating spaces that balance aesthetics with daily functionality — kitchens that work for how your family actually cooks, bathrooms that feel like a retreat, not an afterthought. Our architectural specialist ensures every structural modification is engineered properly and complies with Ontario Building Code requirements. This matters especially in Ajax, where many renovation projects involve removing walls, relocating plumbing, or converting basements — all of which require proper structural assessment and permits.

Our showroom on Old Kingston Road is open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM. We encourage every homeowner to visit before starting a project. You'll see quartz and granite countertop samples, cabinet door styles in dozens of finishes, tile collections, hardware options, and fixture displays. Choosing materials in person — under proper lighting, side by side — is the difference between hoping you'll like it and knowing you will.

Renovation Services in Ajax

We offer the full spectrum of residential renovation services, each handled by our own team:

Kitchen Renovations

From cabinet and countertop refreshes to complete gut renovations with layout changes, our kitchen renovation service covers every scope. We also offer pre-fabricated kitchen installations — a faster, more affordable alternative to custom cabinetry that delivers comparable quality in 2–3 weeks instead of 2–3 months. Whether your Ajax kitchen needs an updated backsplash or a full open-concept conversion, we handle it.

Bathroom Renovations

Our bathroom renovations include ensuite remodels, main bathroom updates, powder room refreshes, and accessible bathroom conversions for aging in place. Ajax homes built in the 1970s–1990s often have 5×8 ft bathrooms with dated tile and fixtures — we transform these into modern, functional spaces with walk-in showers, floating vanities, and quality materials that last.

Basement Renovations

Ajax basements add significant living space when finished properly. We handle framing, insulation, vapour barriers, electrical, plumbing (for basement bathrooms and wet bars), flooring, and finishing. A well-executed basement renovation in Ajax adds 500–1,000 sq ft of usable space and typically recovers 70–75% of its cost at resale.

Whole Home Renovations

For homeowners undertaking multiple rooms or a full main-floor transformation, our whole-home renovation service coordinates everything as a single project — saving you money compared to doing rooms individually and ensuring consistent design throughout. This is common in Ajax, where homeowners love their neighbourhood but have outgrown their home's original layout.

Ajax Neighbourhoods We Serve

We've renovated homes across every part of Ajax. Here's what we know about the housing stock in each area:

• Pickering Village: Ajax's historic heart, with character homes dating from the early 1900s through the 1960s. Renovations here often involve preserving architectural character while modernizing kitchens and bathrooms. Smaller lot sizes mean efficient layouts matter — our designers excel at maximizing function in compact spaces.
• South Ajax: Predominantly 1960s–1980s bungalows and side-splits south of Highway 2. These homes have excellent bones but typically need updated kitchens (galley layouts), bathroom modernization, and basement finishing. The housing stock here is ideal for renovation — solid construction, reasonable purchase prices, and strong ROI on improvements.
• Central Ajax: A mix of 1980s–1990s two-storey homes between Kingston Road and Rossland. Common renovation projects include opening up main-floor kitchens, updating master ensuites, and finishing basements. Many homeowners here are families who want more functional space without the cost of moving.
• Harwood / Westney Heights: 1990s–2000s homes with relatively modern layouts but aging finishes. Kitchen renovations here often focus on material upgrades — replacing laminate counters with quartz, updating cabinet doors, and adding backsplash tile. Bathroom ensuites get walk-in showers and dual vanities.
• Salem / North Ajax: Newer developments north of Rossland Road, built in the 2000s–2010s. While the homes are more recent, many homeowners are ready for their first renovation — upgrading builder-grade finishes to materials that match their evolving taste. Pre-fab kitchen installations are particularly popular here, delivering a premium look without the premium timeline.
• Audley: A growing community in northeast Ajax with a mix of detached homes and townhouses. Common projects include basement finishes (especially in newer homes with unfinished lower levels) and kitchen upgrades that personalize builder-basic layouts.

Ajax Home Values & Renovation ROI

Ajax real estate has appreciated significantly over the past decade, and the market rewards well-renovated homes. According to Durham Region real estate data, a kitchen renovation in Ajax typically returns 70–85% of its cost at resale, while bathroom renovations return 60–75%. More importantly, renovated homes sell faster — often 2–3 weeks quicker than comparable unrenovated properties in the same neighbourhood.

But ROI isn't just about resale. Most of our Ajax clients renovate because they want to enjoy their home more, not because they're planning to sell next month. A kitchen that works for how your family actually lives, a bathroom that feels like a retreat, a basement that gives your teenagers their own space — these improvements change your daily experience of home. The resale value is a bonus.

For homeowners who are considering selling in the next 2–5 years, we recommend focusing renovation budgets on kitchens and bathrooms first — these rooms have the highest impact on both buyer perception and appraised value. Read our blog post on how a kitchen remodel increases home value for specific data.

Building Permits & Local Knowledge

Renovation permits in Ajax are handled through the Town of Ajax Building Division at the Town Hall on Harwood Avenue South. We've worked with the Ajax building department for over three decades and understand their requirements, inspection schedules, and approval timelines. A standard residential renovation permit (for plumbing, electrical, or structural work) takes 10–15 business days for approval. We submit all applications on your behalf, coordinate required inspections during construction, and ensure final sign-off at project completion.

For cosmetic renovations — new tile, cabinet refacing, countertop replacement, painting, flooring — no permit is typically required. We'll tell you upfront whether your project needs one and handle the entire process if it does.

Being local also means practical advantages: shorter travel times for our crews (which keeps your project on schedule), familiarity with local suppliers, and relationships with Ajax trades for any specialized work. When you call with a question, you're talking to someone who probably drove past your street this morning.

Ready to discuss your Ajax renovation project? Book a free in-home consultation, schedule a video consultation, or simply stop by our showroom during business hours. We'd love to show you what's possible.