Home Renovations in Peterborough
Full-room renovations by a family-owned Peterborough company with its own crew.
- 5.0 on Google
- Family-owned since 2020
- Our own crew
- Insured
- Free estimates
Our Renovation Services
Basements & Secondary Suites
Unfinished space turned into rooms your family uses, or a self-contained suite for rental income or family.
Kitchens
A full kitchen built around how you cook and gather.
Bathrooms
Main baths, ensuites and basement bathrooms.
Main Floor & Living Areas
Flooring, ceilings, trim and paint, done as a whole room.
Photos are illustrative, not Gilbert Brothers projects.
Not sure what you want yet?
How It Works
Tell Us About the Space
Fill in the form or call us. Share what you have in mind, even if it's only a rough idea and a budget.
Free Estimate at Your Home
We come out, look at the space with you and talk through layout, finishes and budget. Then you get a quote for the full room before anything starts.
We Build It
Our crew does the work and keeps the site tidy, and we check in at the end to make sure you're happy with it.
Get Your Free Estimate
Send us a few details and someone will contact you within one business day.
Renovation Questions
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes. We come to your home, look at the space with you and talk through what you want. There's no cost for the estimate.
What kinds of renovations do you take on?
Full-room renovations: finished basements, secondary and in-law suites, kitchens, bathrooms and main floor living areas. We don't take on small handyman repairs.
I'm not sure exactly what I want. Can you still help?
Yes. Plenty of homeowners start with a space and a rough budget. We'll walk through the room with you, ask how you'll use it, and help you work out what makes sense.
What areas do you serve?
Peterborough and the area within about a 30-minute drive, including Bridgenorth, Lakefield, Millbrook and Norwood.
Are you insured?
Yes. Gilbert Brothers is an insured company.
How quickly will I hear back?
Within one business day. If you'd rather talk now, call Evan at (705) 740-3966.
Renovation Guides for Peterborough Homeowners
- Basement Renovation Cost: Published Ranges and Peterborough's Permit FeesPublished Canadian ranges for a basement renovation cost, the City of Peterborough's 2026 permit fees, what moves the price, and how to read an itemised quote.11 min read
- Bathroom Renovation Cost in Ontario: Published Ranges and Peterborough's Permit RulesPublished Ontario ranges for a bathroom renovation in 2026, what moving the drain adds, and what the City of Peterborough charges for the permit.9 min read
- Peterborough Building Permit for a Renovation: Which Office Issues YoursWhich office issues a renovation building permit around Peterborough: the City or one of five townships, and what each says needs a permit.9 min read
- Finishing a Basement in Peterborough: Permit, Drawings, Ceiling Height and EgressWhat the City of Peterborough asks for before and during a basement finish: permit triggers, drawings, ceiling height, windows and inspections.10 min read
- Hire a General Contractor in Ontario: Licences, Insurance and Questions to AskWhat Ontario does and does not licence for renovations, how WSIB and liability insurance work for homeowners, and the questions to ask before you hire.9 min read
- Kitchen Renovation Cost in Ontario: Published Ranges and What Moving Anything AddsPublished Ontario ranges for a kitchen renovation in 2026, what moving the sink, range or a wall adds, and what the City of Peterborough charges for a permit.8 min read
Renovations in Peterborough: What to Know
Full-Room Renovations Around Peterborough
We focus on renovating whole rooms rather than small repairs. That focus means every project gets planned as a complete space, not patched together.
Not sure exactly what you want yet? That's normal. Tell us about the space and your budget, and Evan will help you work out what makes sense for your home.
A Real Crew, Run by the Owners
We have our own crew, led by a foreman, and Evan and Dolan still run the company themselves. When you call, you reach one of the owners, not a call centre.
Tidy Every Day
Customers mention it again and again: the work site gets tidied at the end of each day and left clean when the job is done.
A Quote Before Work Starts
A free estimate at your home, and a quote for the whole job before work starts.
What Affects the Cost
The size of the space, the layout, plumbing and electrical changes, the finishes you choose and permits all move the price of a renovation. Prices vary a lot between homes, so ask for an itemised quote that says what is included.
A range from a guide is a range across many homes, not a quote. The only way to get a real number is to have someone look at the space, which is what the free estimate at your home is for.
Typical Ontario price ranges, with the sources they come from:
Permits and Rules
Permit rules depend on the work and the property, and they change. Before you start, ask your municipality's building department what applies to your plan (in the City of Peterborough, the building division).
Where We Work
Peterborough and the area within about a 30-minute drive, including Bridgenorth, Lakefield, Millbrook and Norwood. Call (705) 740-3966 or use the form above to book a free estimate at your home.