Serving the Greater Toronto Area · 30+ years
Greater Toronto renovations built to be, not to seem.
Oborne Contracting is a design-build renovation, restoration and remodelling firm. For more than 30 years, owner John Oborne has put his name on every kitchen, bath, addition and whole-home project we deliver across the GTA.
Owner-led · Written warranty · 1,000+ projects completed
- 30+ Years building in the GTA
- 1,000+ Projects completed
- 75+ Home additions built
- 10,000+ Hours of consultation
What we build
One team for the whole home
Kitchens to additions, drawings to construction management — every service delivered by the same accountable crew, to the same standard.
Kitchens Full kitchen renovations — custom cabinetry, islands, stone and the layout your family actually lives in. View work 
Bathrooms Ensuites and family baths — glass showers, heated floors, tile set right the first time. View work 
Basements Finished lower levels and underpinning — turn unused space into rooms you live in. View work 
Home Additions Second-storey and rear additions — more room without leaving the home you love. View work 
Exterior & Landscaping Siding, masonry, decks, patios and hardscape — the whole envelope and the grounds around it. View work 
Restoration Heritage and property restoration — older homes brought back to code and character. View work 
Custom Cabinetry Built-ins and millwork — cabinetry made for your space, not ordered from a catalogue. View work 
Design & Build One team from drawings to construction management — architectural plans, permits, delivery. View work Esse Quam Videri
To be, rather than to seem.
“I not only stand behind the work we do, I put my name on it.” — John Oborne, Owner
Every project is covered by a written warranty and clear Construction Performance Guidelines, set out in your contract before work begins.
Our process
Five steps, no surprises
The unknown is where renovation stress lives. Here is exactly how a project runs from first meeting to the end of your warranty.
- 01
Consultation
We meet at your home to talk through the project, budget, feasibility and timeline, review permit requirements, and document the site with photos and measurements.
- 02
Estimating & Contract
You receive a clear budgetary estimate — with company information, references and a sample contract — then a detailed scope of work with costs, terms and a payment schedule.
- 03
Design
When your project needs it, we produce architectural and engineering drawings that comply with local building codes, so construction is safe and legal.
- 04
Construction
Your construction director walks the site, sets up safely, and keeps communication open with site meetings at every key milestone through to completion.
- 05
Post-Construction Care
We hand over warranty information and maintenance guidance, and stay reachable for service throughout the entire warranty period.
Recent work
Three decades of finished homes across the GTA
In their words
From homeowners across the GTA
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The workmanship was excellent. We were aware that, on each project, he and his crew made a particular effort to contain dust, debris and confusion to the work area.
Gordon & Gail · Thornhill
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John Oborne is an absolute pleasure to work with. He is conscientious, meticulous and trustworthy. The three biggest concerns of clients are time, budget and quality.
Darby & Colin · Toronto
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He renovated almost our whole house — floors, walls, ceilings, kitchen, and bedrooms. He is always honest and dependable, always on time, and always on budget. The results were exactly what we hoped for.
Rossana & John
In-house design
Georgia Oborne Interiors
Our in-house interior design division works alongside the build — space planning, materials and finishes, lighting, colour, cabinetry and furniture — so the room is designed and constructed by one team, from drawing to styling.
Where we work
Building across the Greater Toronto Area
- Toronto
- Thornhill
- Richmond Hill
- Burlington
- & the wider GTA
Good questions
Before you hire a contractor
How do you keep a renovation on budget?
Do you handle drawings and permits?
What warranty do you provide?
Will I deal with the owner or a subcontractor?
Which areas do you serve?
Start your project
Request a consultation
Tell us about your home and what you’re planning — the more detail the better. We’ll get back to you to set up a conversation.
Prefer to talk now? Call (905) 889-2841 or email info@obornecontracting.com.