Home Renovations in Port Perry & Scugog

Floor & Bath Design has been renovating homes in Port Perry and throughout Scugog Township since 1989. This area is unlike anywhere else we serve — historic Queen Street properties with century-old character, Lake Scugog waterfront homes with stunning views and specific environmental demands, and rural country estates where well systems and septic integration are part of every project. We bring three and a half decades of experience to each type.

Our showroom in Ajax is about a 40-minute drive south, and we've been making that trip regularly for over 35 years. Port Perry homeowners visit our showroom to see materials in person, or we bring the showroom to them with free in-home consultations.

Port Perry & Scugog's Housing Landscape

• Downtown Port Perry Heritage Homes — Character properties along and near Queen Street dating from the 1800s and early 1900s. Kitchen renovations require preserving original architectural details — wide-plank floors, decorative moldings, period millwork — while creating functional modern spaces. Non-standard dimensions, uneven floors, and older construction methods are the norm, not the exception. We've learned to work with these homes rather than against them.
• Lake Scugog Waterfront — Homes and converted cottages along the lake with views that should be showcased, not hidden. Renovations here address higher humidity, seasonal moisture fluctuation, and the practical demands of waterfront living. Kitchens maximize sightlines to the water. Bathrooms get specialized ventilation. All fixtures must work with well water and septic systems. We design for the full four seasons.
• Rural Scugog Properties — Farmhouses, country estates, and acreage properties with spacious layouts and unique infrastructure. Renovations involve well and septic integration, sometimes remote material delivery logistics, and designs that honour rural character while delivering modern comfort. Expansive farmhouse kitchens, spa-like bathrooms with countryside views, and converted outbuildings are common project types.
• Newer Residential Communities — Homes in Port Perry's growing subdivisions surrounding the historic core. Typical projects: personalizing builder-grade finishes, upgrading kitchens with better countertops and cabinetry, and adding character that reflects the homeowner's taste rather than a developer's budget.

Renovation Services in Port Perry

Kitchen Renovations

Port Perry kitchens are as varied as the properties themselves. Heritage homes get respectful modernization — modern appliances integrated within period-appropriate surroundings, custom cabinetry that complements original architecture, and improved layouts that work within existing footprints. Waterfront kitchens maximize lake views with strategic window placement and open layouts. Country properties get expansive islands that serve as the heart of the home, durable surfaces for rural living, and fixtures compatible with well systems. Explore kitchen layout options.

Bathroom Renovations

From cottage bathroom conversions to luxury country retreats. Seasonal-to-year-round conversions need winterized plumbing, proper insulation, and four-season ventilation. Lake Scugog bathrooms get specialized humidity management and water-efficient fixtures appropriate for well systems. Heritage home bathrooms are often created where none existed — adding modern ensuites within traditional floor plans without compromising the home's character. Renovation vs. remodeling: what's the difference?

Basement & Lower Level Renovations

Waterfront properties with walkout lower levels are prime candidates for expanded living space — entertainment areas with lake access, guest bedrooms for seasonal visitors, and seamless indoor-outdoor transitions. Heritage homes need moisture management solutions tailored to their age and construction. Rural properties often have larger basements suited to workshops, home offices, or additional living space for multi-generational families.

Understanding Rural & Waterfront Infrastructure

Port Perry renovations frequently involve infrastructure that urban projects never encounter. Well systems affect water pressure and fixture selection. Septic systems influence what goes down the drain. Waterfront proximity creates humidity demands that standard ventilation can't handle. Remote locations require delivery coordination. We've been working with these realities across Scugog for 35 years — they're not obstacles, they're just part of the scope.

Permits in Scugog Township go through their own building department, with different requirements than Durham Region's urban municipalities. We handle all applications, coordinate inspections, and know the specific regulations for rural properties, waterfront construction, and heritage district considerations.

Visit Our Showroom or We'll Come to You

Our showroom on Old Kingston Road in Ajax has countertop samples, cabinet door styles, tile collections, hardware options, and fixture displays — seeing materials in person is especially valuable for Port Perry projects where the right choice depends on your property's specific character and environment.

Book a free in-home consultation and we'll drive out to your Port Perry, Lake Scugog, or rural Scugog property. Video consultations are available too — a good first step before we visit in person.