Home Renovations in Bowmanville & Clarington

Floor & Bath Design has been renovating homes across Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, and rural Clarington since 1989. This municipality spans an unusual range — from Victorian heritage homes in downtown Bowmanville to country farmhouses, from growing Courtice subdivisions to the quiet villages and hamlets scattered across Clarington's countryside. Each brings different renovation needs, and we've handled all of them over three and a half decades.

Our showroom in Ajax is about 25 minutes from Bowmanville and Courtice. One team handles design, construction, plumbing coordination, electrical, cabinetry, tiling, and finishing — no subcontractors, no handoffs, no surprises.

Clarington's Diverse Communities

• Downtown Bowmanville — Heritage properties dating from the 1860s through the early 1900s, with rich architectural character that deserves respect during renovation. Kitchen projects here require integrating modern appliances and layouts within period-appropriate surroundings. Original features — brick walls, wide-plank floors, decorative millwork — are preserved and featured rather than covered. Bathroom additions often create modern ensuites in homes that weren't built with them.
• Established Bowmanville Neighbourhoods — Mid-century homes from the 1950s–1970s with solid construction and dated layouts. The common pattern: opening closed-off kitchens, converting tub-shower combos to walk-in showers, updating infrastructure alongside finishes, and finishing basements for additional living space.
• Courtice — Clarington's fastest-growing community with family-focused subdivisions from the 1990s through today. Newer homes need personalization more than renovation — upgrading builder-grade countertops, cabinet doors, hardware, and backsplash tile. Older Courtice homes are due for their first major kitchen or bathroom renovation. Pre-fab kitchen installations are a perfect fit: premium look, fast timeline, family-friendly budget.
• Newcastle — Small-town character with homes ranging from heritage properties in the village core to rural properties on the outskirts. Newcastle shares many of Bowmanville's heritage considerations but on a smaller, more intimate scale.
• Rural Clarington — Farmhouses, country estates, and acreage properties. Renovations here involve well and septic system integration, delivery logistics for remote locations, and designs that honour rural character. Expansive farmhouse kitchens, country bathrooms with views of rolling landscape, and converted barns or outbuildings are common project types.

Renovation Services in Clarington

Kitchen Renovations

Clarington kitchen projects range from heritage-conscious transformations in downtown Bowmanville to practical family upgrades in Courtice and spacious farmhouse kitchens in rural areas. Heritage homes get custom cabinetry designed to complement original architecture, with modern appliances integrated within period-appropriate surroundings. Growing families in Courtice get open-concept conversions, multi-functional islands, and enhanced storage. Rural properties get kitchens built as the heart of the home — expansive, durable, and compatible with well systems. What to know before upgrading cabinets.

Bathroom Renovations

From adding modern ensuites to heritage homes that never had them, to converting basic builder bathrooms into retreats, to creating spa-like country bathrooms with views of surrounding landscape. Rural Clarington bathrooms need fixtures selected for well water compatibility and septic system considerations. Heritage home bathrooms require creative floor plan integration. Family bathrooms in Courtice and Bowmanville get walk-in showers, dual vanities, and low-maintenance materials for busy daily use.

Basement & Lower Level Renovations

Heritage homes in downtown Bowmanville present unique basement challenges — century-old stone foundations, lower ceiling heights, and moisture patterns that require specialized solutions. Newer Courtice and Bowmanville homes have standard basements well-suited to rec rooms, home offices, home theatres, and guest bedrooms. Rural properties often have larger lower-level spaces that convert well to workshops, studios, and additional living areas for multi-generational families.

Heritage Meets Modern

Downtown Bowmanville's heritage district gives this community something most suburbs lack: genuine architectural character. We approach heritage renovations differently than production-home upgrades. Original brick walls become feature elements rather than things to drywall over. Wide-plank flooring discovered beneath linoleum gets restored, not replaced. Period millwork is preserved while kitchens and bathrooms behind it are brought into the present century.

This isn't just aesthetics — it's also property value. Heritage homes in well-maintained condition with thoughtfully modernized interiors command premium prices. The renovation challenge is making 2026 functionality feel at home inside an 1880s shell. That takes experience, and we have 35 years of it.

Building Permits Across Clarington

Clarington's municipality handles permits through the Clarington Building Division, and requirements can vary between urban Bowmanville, suburban Courtice, rural properties, and heritage districts. Heritage projects may involve additional review. Rural properties have different considerations around wells, septic, and setbacks. We've been navigating these processes across Clarington for over 35 years and handle all permit applications, coordinate inspections, and ensure compliance on every project.

Visit our showroom on Old Kingston Road in Ajax — about 25 minutes from Bowmanville — to browse countertop samples, cabinet styles, tile collections, and fixture displays. Or book a free in-home consultation and we'll come to you in Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle, or anywhere in Clarington. Video consultations are also available.