Giroux InstallationsGeneral Contractors in North Bay, Ontario

Bathroom Renovations, Tiling & Home Improvements in North Bay and East Ferris in North Bay, Ontario

"Thoughtfully planned. Beautifully built."

That is the tagline on the website of Giroux Installations, a renovation business based in Astorville, in the Municipality of East Ferris just southeast of North Bay, Ontario. The company says it brings more than twenty years of renovation experience to homeowners in North Bay and surrounding Nipissing District communities, and these days it presents itself as a bathroom renovation specialist, though its listing with the municipality also mentions a broader range of home improvements.

Plan first, quote second

The company's process starts with planning rather than a number. It uses an online intake form to gather the details of a project before preparing a quote, so the scope, layout and finishes are agreed on before anyone swings a hammer. For a bathroom, that matters: moving a drain, changing a shower size or adding a niche all affect cost and schedule.

What happens behind the tile

Giroux Installations stresses waterproofing and preparation, the unglamorous work that decides whether a shower lasts. Its website describes using the Schluter-KERDI waterproofing system under tile, and its photo gallery includes a tub surround with the waterproofing membrane installed before any tile goes up.

Planning for the future

The company also talks about designing bathrooms that still work as homeowners age, with blocking in the walls for future grab bars and low-threshold showers. Its gallery includes an accessible bathroom with an open glass shower, grab bar and vanity, a tiled walk-in shower with two niches and a bench, and finished family bathrooms.

Other work listed

• Tiling and tile installation
• Painting and drywall
• Kitchen installation and renovations
• Flooring, including vinyl and hardwood
• Siding and decks
• Stair resurfacing, fixture replacements and design consultations

Questions to ask before a bathroom renovation

• What waterproofing system will be used behind the tile, and what is the warranty?
• Can the plan include blocking for future grab bars?
• How long will the bathroom be out of service, and are temporary arrangements needed?
• Who handles plumbing and electrical permits?

Contact

Call 705-303-9231, visit girouxinstallations.com or follow the business on Facebook. Giroux Installations is based in Astorville, Ontario (P0H 1B0).