Forest Hill's 1920s–1950s custom homes in both the North and South districts demand a contractor who understands what lies behind the walls before the first tile is pulled. Kopman Build brings over 25 years of Toronto bathroom renovation experience to Forest Hill Village and the surrounding streets — managing every trade and every detail to the standard these homes deserve.
Forest Hill's pre-war and mid-century custom homes present renovation challenges that newer construction simply doesn't: plaster-and-lath walls, original cast iron waste stacks, modest bathroom footprints relative to modern expectations, and the real possibility of legacy materials that require careful handling before demolition begins. A contractor who doesn't account for this upfront will cost you far more in surprises mid-project.
In Forest Hill South — where proximity to the subway and larger lot sizes drive whole-home gut renos and second-storey additions — bathroom renovations are rarely isolated projects. Kopman Build regularly manages bathroom work as part of broader renovation contracts, coordinating trades, permits, and engineering under one roof. In Forest Hill North the homes are larger and the ensuite expectations are higher: heated floors, steam showers, and custom tile installations are the standard, not the exception.
Dustin Kopman founded the company in 1999 after growing up working in construction through his family's firm, G&G Enterprise. Every Forest Hill project is managed by someone who understands the craft — not just the contract.
Full primary bathroom transformations in Forest Hill's larger custom homes — walk-in showers, freestanding tubs, double vanities, radiant floors, and custom tile work.
Family bathroom gut-and-rebuilds suited to Forest Hill's 1920s–1950s floor plans — smart layouts, durable materials, and fixtures that hold up to daily use.
Statement powder rooms with elevated tile, designer fixtures, and custom vanity millwork — a natural complement to Forest Hill's formal entertaining spaces.
Converting original tub/shower combos to walk-in showers, with proper membrane waterproofing and drain installation on legacy substrate.
In-floor radiant electric heating installed under tile in bathrooms and ensuites — standard practice in Forest Hill primary suite renovations.
Borrowing space from adjacent bedrooms, combining two small bathrooms, or adding a new ensuite — coordinated alongside second-storey additions or full gut renos.
We visit your Forest Hill property, listen to your goals, and document the project in writing — scope, budget, and timeline.
A detailed line-item estimate with allowances and contingencies, so you know the number before committing.
We manage all permit applications, engineering consultants, and approvals — nothing falls through the cracks.
Full-time site supervision, weekly updates, and open-book cost tracking throughout the project.
Structured handover with all documentation, warranties, and a 12-month attendance window post-completion.
Bathroom renovation costs in Forest Hill reflect the neighbourhood's premium custom home market. Powder rooms typically run $20,000–$45,000; main bathrooms $35,000–$80,000; primary ensuites in Forest Hill's larger custom homes $60,000–$200,000+. Projects involving heritage plaster walls or cast iron waste stacks common in 1920s–1950s homes add scope. We provide a detailed line-item estimate before any commitment is made.
Plumbing relocation, structural wall changes, and electrical upgrades in Forest Hill bathrooms require City of Toronto permits. Many of the neighbourhood's older custom homes also have original knob-and-tube wiring that must be addressed when opening walls for a renovation. A like-for-like fixture replacement in the same location typically does not require a permit, but we assess this on every project and advise accordingly.
Forest Hill's pre-war and mid-century custom homes often have plaster-and-lath walls, original cast iron plumbing, and modest bathroom footprints by modern standards. Our approach starts with a full assessment before any demolition: we document existing conditions, identify asbestos risk in older tile adhesives or drywall compound, and confirm the structural implications of any layout change. This upfront work prevents surprises and protects your budget.
Yes. Layout reconfigurations — borrowing space from an adjacent bedroom, combining two small bathrooms, or carving a new ensuite from underused space — are among the most common requests in Forest Hill South and North. Because many of these are full gut-and-rebuild projects, they pair naturally with second-storey additions or whole-home renovations we manage as a single contract. We coordinate all trades, permitting, and engineering under one roof.
Kopman Build serves Forest Hill and the broader Toronto area. No-obligation bathroom renovation consultation — we come to you.
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