Guelph home with a completed rear addition and new exterior finishes

Home Renovation Contractor in Guelph, Ontario

Renovations that modernize Guelph homes and create real additional living space — finished basements, updated kitchens, home expansions and backyards worth spending time in.

Licensed, insured & bonded · Serving Guelph and surrounding Wellington County communities
Guelph

Guelph homeowners tend to call us for one of two reasons: the house feels dated, or the house feels full. Modernizing finishes fixes the first. Finding space — in the basement, off the back of the house, or in a purpose-built outdoor structure — fixes the second. Often a project does both at once.

The city's housing runs from stone and brick homes near the core to large newer subdivisions on the south end, so we scope every project on site. A century-influenced home might need structural attention and careful matching of existing trim; a fifteen-year-old build usually starts with a tall, dry basement and needs nothing more than a good plan.

We handle the whole job as your Guelph general contractor: planning, permits where required, trades, materials and finishing, with a written quote before work begins.

Why Lugo

A Guelph contractor who finishes what they start

One contract, one crew and one schedule. We quote honestly, tell you early if something needs to change, and leave the site clean at the end of each day — the things that actually matter when you're living in the house during the work.

  • Licensed, insured and bonded
  • Free written, itemized quotes
  • One point of contact start to finish
  • Clear timelines and daily cleanup
  • Quality materials, no shortcuts
  • Workmanship warranty
Local coverage

Guelph Areas We Serve

We work across the city. Downtown Guelph and Exhibition Park are full of established, character-rich homes where renovations often mean careful updates that respect the original build. Kortright Hills and Grange Hill are settled family neighbourhoods where basements, kitchens and backyard projects lead the list. Westminster Woods, Clairfields and the wider South Guelph area are newer, and homeowners there are typically finishing lower levels, adding decks or building outdoor storage as families grow. We travel to Guelph for projects rather than operating a location there.

  • Downtown Guelph
  • Exhibition Park
  • Kortright Hills
  • Westminster Woods
  • Clairfields
  • Grange Hill
  • South Guelph
How it works

Four clear stages

01
Free estimate visit

We assess the property and talk through goals and budget openly.

02
Plan & price

A written itemized quote with the scope spelled out line by line.

03
Build

Permits handled where needed, then a scheduled build with regular updates.

04
Completion

Cleanup, deficiency check and a walkthrough of the finished work.

Our work

Space-adding project examples

Rear home addition creating extra living space
Rear home expansion
Modernized open living area after interior renovation
Modernized main living area
New backyard deck built for outdoor entertaining
Backyard deck upgrade
FAQ

Guelph renovation questions

Basement finishing, kitchen renovations, bathrooms, home additions, interior modernization, decks, fences, custom sheds and demolition. We can bundle interior and exterior work into a single project.

Yes. Older homes near the core often need structural checks, updated wiring or plumbing, and finish work that matches existing trim and flooring. We identify that during the estimate and include it in the quote rather than treating it as an extra later.

Basement finishing is one of our most requested projects. We handle framing, insulation and vapour control, electrical, drywall, flooring, lighting and built-in storage, plus bathrooms or bedrooms where ceiling height, drainage and egress allow.

Yes — rear and side additions and second-storey builds where the existing structure supports it. Additions need drawings, a building permit and inspections, and must meet local zoning for setbacks and lot coverage; we coordinate all of it.

We do. Wood and composite decks with stairs and railings, privacy and replacement fencing with custom gates, and custom sheds built on site so they suit the yard and match the house.

Yes. On-site consultations and written estimates are free and carry no obligation. Call 905-746-3900 or use the quote form.

Get a free Guelph renovation quote

Let us know what you're planning in Guelph and we'll book a visit and send a free written estimate.