Home Renovation • Custom Millwork • Outdoor Living
Home Renovation Services in Toronto & the GTA
Interior renovations, custom spaces and outdoor living across Toronto and the GTA — planned, coordinated and managed from start to finish.
- WSIB Registered
- $5M Commercial Liability Coverage
- Owner-Led Project Management
- Experienced Trade Specialists
Why ZaRRuS
Built on Hands-On Experience. Driven by Quality.
ZaRRuS is led by a hands-on construction professional with field experience across residential renovation and high-end commercial projects. That background gives a practical understanding of how quality work should be planned, built, detailed and finished — and of what it looks like when it falls short.
Every project is managed to the same standard: careful planning, experienced trades, close attention to detail, and a finished result we are prepared to put our name to. Specialized scopes are completed by qualified subcontractors selected for their experience and workmanship, and coordinated by ZaRRuS from start to finish. Licensed trades are used where regulated work requires them.
- How projects are run
- Owner-Led Project Management
- One point of contact from the first site visit to the final walkthrough.
- Where we work
- Toronto & GTA
- Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham and Halton.
- Who does the work
- Experienced Trade Specialists
- Qualified subcontractors chosen for their workmanship, with licensed trades where regulated work requires them.
Our Services
What We Build
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, condos and custom millwork inside the house; decks, outdoor kitchens, interlock and fences outside it. When several of those scopes run together, we plan and manage them as a single home renovation project or a complete outdoor living build.
Interior Renovation
Kitchen Renovation
Custom kitchens built around layout, function and finish quality — cabinetry, countertops, flooring, backsplash, lighting and trim.
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Bathroom Renovation
Showers, tile, waterproofing, vanities and fixtures — detailed for alignment, durability and long-term performance.
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Basement Renovation
Unfinished or dated basements turned into family rooms, offices, guest suites or media walls with smart layout flow.
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Condo Renovation
Condo kitchens, bathrooms and flooring planned around building rules, booked elevators and permitted work hours.
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Custom Closets & Millwork
Walk-in closets, shelving, cabinetry, wall panels and built-in storage — tailored for function and a clean architectural look.
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Custom Fireplaces & Feature Walls
TV walls, built-in shelving, wood slat detail, tile, stone and linear fireplaces — centred on proportion and finish quality.
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Also inside the house: Built-Ins & Home Office · Whole-Home Renovation
Outdoor Living
Decks, Pergolas & Patio Covers
Custom decks, pergolas and covered patios with privacy walls, stairs, railings and lighting — connected naturally to the home.
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Outdoor Kitchens
Built-in grills, stone counters and covered cooking areas designed around how the backyard is actually used.
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Interlock, Walkways & Pavers
Interlock patios, walkways and steps — laid out for drainage and built on a properly prepared base.
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Also outside: Fences, Gates & Privacy Screens · Brick, Stone & Garden Walls · Sheds & Backyard Upgrades · Outdoor Living overview
Our Process
From First Look to Final Walkthrough
Every project starts with understanding your space, your goals, and the details that matter. From the first conversation to planning, build, and final walkthrough, we keep the process clear, clean, and focused on quality.
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Consultation
We listen to your goals, review the space, and understand what matters most before anything begins.
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Planning & Details
We help shape the scope, measurements, finishes, and realistic expectations before work starts.
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Clean Professional Build
We protect your home, communicate clearly, and complete the work with careful craftsmanship.
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Final Walkthrough
We review the finished project with you and make sure the details feel right before we call it complete.
Portfolio
Selected Work & Experience
ZaRRuS is a new company built on substantial professional experience. The work below is the hands-on renovation, finishing, millwork and construction experience the founder brings into every ZaRRuS project.
Luxury Retail Interior
A refined retail interior where clean execution and precise finishing are essential. Spaces like this require careful attention to visible details, accurate installation, and a polished final look that supports…
Work performed as part of a previous professional engagement.
High-End Boutique Interior
A calm, refined boutique environment where every finish needs to feel intentional. This type of space depends on clean installation, careful alignment, and quiet detailing that supports the atmosphere without…
Work performed as part of a previous professional engagement.
Restaurant Interior Build
A polished hospitality space where durability, layout, and finish quality all need to work together. Restaurant interiors require clean coordination, practical detailing, and a finished result that feels comfortable, professional,…
Work performed as part of a previous professional engagement.
Photography and project detail shown here is professional experience — work personally performed by our founder during previous professional engagements, presented as evidence of hands-on capability and finish standard.
Common Questions
What Homeowners Ask First
The questions that come up in almost every first conversation.
How does a project usually begin?
Send the basics — location, what you want to change, a few photos and rough timing. We review it, come back with questions, and if it looks like a fit we arrange a site visit.
What affects the cost of a renovation?
Scope first, then finish level. After that: structural changes, moving plumbing or electrical, access, and how much of the existing space has to be corrected before new work goes in.
How long does a typical project take?
A bathroom usually runs three to five weeks, a kitchen four to eight, a basement six to ten, a deck one to three. These are ranges — material lead times and hidden conditions move them.
Can I live in the home during the work?
Usually yes for a single room, a basement or anything outdoors. A kitchen is harder because you lose the space you cook in. We will tell you which weeks will be disruptive before you commit.
Do you handle permits?
We tell you when a permit is likely needed and can coordinate the application. Structural changes, many decks and larger backyard structures typically require one in Toronto and the GTA.
Are you insured?
ZaRRuS is WSIB registered and carries Commercial General Liability insurance. Certificates are available on request before work starts.
Renovation Insights
Planning Guides for Your Renovation
Practical guides on layouts, dimensions, selections and permits — written for homeowners planning work in Toronto and the GTA.
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Kitchen Storage Planning: Design Around What You Own
Count what has to be stored, convert it into drawer heights and shelf spacings, then let the cabinet layout follow.…
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Kitchen Cabinet Hardware: How to Choose and Specify
Cabinet hardware is a specification, not a finishing touch: pull sizing and placement, finishes that age well, and which mechanisms…
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Built-In Storage for Small Rooms: Depth, Height and Scale
In a small room depth is expensive and height is nearly free. How to add built-in storage that holds more…
Service Areas
Toronto & the Greater Toronto Area
Ten primary service areas, each with its own page, plus the wider GTA communities below. See all service areas.
- Toronto
- North York
- Etobicoke
- Scarborough
- Mississauga
- Vaughan
- Richmond Hill
- Markham
- Oakville
- Brampton
Also serving
- Ajax
- Pickering
- Whitby
- Oshawa
- Milton
- Maple
- King City
- Georgetown
- Bolton
Don’t see your community listed? It is still worth asking — get in touch and we’ll let you know.
What Clients Say
I had an excellent experience working with ZaRRuS Renovation & Outdoor Living. Ruslan managed my complete kitchen renovation from design to completion, and everything was done professionally, on schedule, and with great attention to detail. I also hired him to build a beautiful deck, and the quality of the workmanship was outstanding. Everything was completed on time, communication was excellent, and the entire process was smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend ZaRRuS Renovation & Outdoor Living.
Ruslan and his team did an amazing job from start to finish. The quality of the work was excellent, they were professional, reliable, and paid close attention to every detail. The project was completed on time, and the results exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend Ruslan to anyone looking for a trustworthy renovation contractor.
Request a Consultation
Planning a Renovation in Toronto or the GTA?
Send the basics — location, what you want to change, a few photos and rough timing. We review it and come back with questions and clear next steps.