Repairs & Renos in Markdale
General repairs, flooring installs and full renovations for homes around Markdale, done by the same carpenters who build new houses.
Repairs and renovations for homes around Markdale
Not every job is a new build. CKThompson Contracting takes on repairs, maintenance and renovations for homes in and around Markdale, from a rotten deck board or a sagging porch roof to a full kitchen or bathroom renovation. We bring the same crew and the same standards to a one day repair as to a new house.
This page is for homeowners with an older house that needs work, cottage owners who want a seasonal place brought up to year round standard, and anyone with a list of small jobs that no one wants to come out for. We do the carpentry ourselves and coordinate the plumbing, electrical and other trades a renovation needs.
Renovating in Grey County often means working with century farmhouses, log homes and cottages that were added onto over decades. Opening up a wall here can reveal anything, and the value of a crew that frames houses for a living is that we know what we are looking at and how to fix it properly.
How a renovation goes with us
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Look and listen
We come out, see the space, and hear what is wrong with it and what you want it to be. For a repair this is usually a same visit answer. For a renovation we take measurements and photos.
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Written quote
You get a clear, itemised quote. For a renovation we also tell you what we cannot know until the walls are open and how we will handle it if we find something.
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Permit if needed
Structural changes, additions, plumbing moves and most basement finishes need a permit. We tell you up front whether your job does and we take care of the application.
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Demo and rebuild
The old material comes out, the structure gets fixed or changed, the trades do their rough ins, and then our carpenters close it back up and finish it.
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Finish and clean up
Flooring, trim, doors, cabinets and fixtures go in, the space is cleaned, and we walk it with you.
Repair, refresh or renovate
The right amount of work is not always the most work. Here is how we help you decide what a space actually needs.
Repair it
Replacing a few boards, re-hanging a door, fixing a leaking roof section or shoring up a porch costs little and buys years. If the bones are good, repair first.
Refresh it
New flooring, trim, paint and fixtures in the existing layout. This is where most kitchen and bathroom budgets get the best return, because the plumbing and walls stay where they are.
Renovate it
Moving walls, changing the layout, adding windows or opening a kitchen to the living room. Bigger results, bigger budget, and it usually needs a permit and engineering.
Cottage to four season
Insulating, heating, replacing windows and upgrading the plumbing so a summer place works in January. Often done in stages over a few years.
Flooring only
We do stand alone flooring installs: laminate, vinyl plank, engineered hardwood and tile. A fast job that changes a room more than anything else for the money.
What a renovation costs depends on
Renovation costs vary more than new build costs because no two existing houses are the same. We quote from the actual space after a visit, list what is included, and are straight with you about the parts that can only be priced once the old finishes are off.
- Scope: repair, refresh or full layout change.
- Age and condition of the house, and what is found behind the walls.
- Whether plumbing, electrical or structure moves.
- Finish level: cabinets, counters, tile, flooring and fixtures.
- Permit, engineering and inspections where the work needs them.
- Working in an occupied home versus an empty one.
- Disposal of old material.
Renovation work
Renovations and repairs across Grey County
We repair and renovate from Markdale out to the rest of the county. The housing is different in each area, and so is the work.
Markdale
Around Markdale the work is a mix of farmhouse renovations, kitchen and bathroom updates in town, and the small repair jobs that larger contractors do not want. Because we are based here, a repair call does not have to wait for a crew to be in the area; we are already in the area.
Beaver Valley
Beaver Valley renovation work leans towards cottages and chalets: converting seasonal places to four season use, replacing rotted decks and stairs on sloped lots, and fixing the damage that deep snow and ice do to roofs, eaves and porches each winter. Access up the valley roads and lanes is part of planning every job.
Owen Sound
Owen Sound has street after street of century homes, and renovating them means plaster walls, old wiring and plumbing, uneven floors and surprises behind every wall. We renovate kitchens, bathrooms and basements in older Owen Sound houses with the structure in mind, and permits go through the City.
Also serving: Grey County, Chatsworth, Flesherton and Durham.
Questions about repairs & renos
What is the average cost per square foot for renovations in Ontario?
A per square foot number hides what matters. A cosmetic refresh and a full gut with plumbing and structural changes can be the same square footage and be very far apart in price. We quote renovations from a site visit with every item listed, so you see exactly what you are paying for instead of an average.
Does the Ontario government give grants for renovations?
Programs come and go, and most are aimed at energy efficiency, accessibility or seniors rather than general renovations. Check the current federal and provincial energy rebate programs and Grey County's housing programs before you start, because some require an application before the work begins.
Who is eligible to apply for the Ontario Renovates Program for seniors?
Ontario Renovates is delivered locally, in this area through Grey County's housing department, and eligibility is based on income, home ownership and the type of repair or accessibility work needed. Contact the county directly for the current rules before planning the work.
What is Markdale, Ontario known for?
Markdale is the main village in the Municipality of Grey Highlands, on Highway 10 between Owen Sound and Flesherton, and it is the home of Chapman's Ice Cream. It is also home to CKThompson Contracting.
Have a list of things that need fixing?
Call or text Craig at 519-270-3060. From a one day repair to a full renovation, we will come look and quote it straight.