From a single custom shower to a full second-storey addition, we handle the whole job — planned in detail, built by tradespeople who take pride in the finish, and backed by 20 years of Halifax reputation.
One point of contact, one crew you can trust, one standard of finish — whatever the scope of your project.
Full kitchen renovations — cabinetry, counters, lighting and layout designed around how you actually cook and gather.
See details →Ensuites, main baths and powder rooms finished to a spa standard, with proper waterproofing behind every surface.
See details →Precision tile work and fully custom tiled showers — curbless entries, benches, niches and heated floors.
See details →Turn unused square footage into real living space — family rooms, in-law suites, home offices and gyms.
See details →Outdoor structures engineered for Maritime weather — pressure-treated, composite, and custom-built to your yard.
See details →Attached and detached garages, plus conversions and upgrades that add storage, workspace and property value.
See details →Built-ins, millwork, wainscotting and precision trim carpentry — the details that make a house feel finished.
See details →Our award-winning speciality — additions and whole-home transformations managed from first drawing to final walkthrough.
See details →Siding, windows, doors, soffit and entryways that protect your home and lift its curb appeal.
See details →Ground-up residential builds delivered with the same communication and quality control as our renovation work.
See details →Additions and renovations to commercial property, fully insured with $2M commercial general liability coverage.
See details →Tell us what you're thinking about and we'll walk you through the options, the sequence and a realistic budget.
Talk to Pat →A kitchen renovation touches nearly every trade in the house — cabinetry, plumbing, electrical, tile, drywall and finish carpentry. We coordinate all of it so you're dealing with one contractor, not six.
Bathrooms are where shortcuts show up years later. We build ours properly from the substrate out — correct waterproofing, correct slope, correct ventilation — so the finish you love on day one still looks that way a decade in.
Custom tiled showers are one of the things we're best known for. Every one is waterproofed as a system, not as an afterthought, and set with the kind of layout planning that keeps cuts and grout lines where they belong.
Finishing a basement is usually the most cost-effective way to grow your living space — no foundation, no roof, no footprint change. We handle framing, insulation, egress, electrical and finishes to code.
Anything we build outside has to survive Maritime winters, salt air and wind. We build accordingly — proper footings, proper fasteners, and materials chosen for how they'll look in year ten, not just year one.
Whether you need a detached double to get the cars out of the snow or want to convert an existing garage into living space, we handle the build, the permits and the finish.
Finish carpentry is where craftsmanship either shows or doesn't. Our trim work is the part clients point at when they show the house to friends — tight joints, clean reveals, and built-ins that look original to the home.
Our CHBA Nova Scotia Peak Award was earned for Outstanding Residential Renovation — Addition to an Existing Home. Additions are complex, disruptive projects, and they live or die on planning and communication. That's exactly where we're strongest.
Your home's exterior is its first line of defence. We handle the envelope work that keeps weather out and the finish work that makes the place look cared for from the street.
Alongside our renovation work we take on new residential construction — the same crew, the same standards, and the same insistence on keeping you informed at every stage of the build.
We also take on additions and renovations to commercial property across the Halifax region, carrying $2,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance and full WCB coverage on every site.
No surprises. Clients tell us the quoting and communication are what set us apart — here's how a project runs.
Call us or send through the quote form. We'll talk about what you want to do, what's realistic, and roughly what it costs.
You get a thorough, itemised quote — not a number scribbled on a card. Clients consistently tell us our quotes are the most detailed they receive.
We book your project in and tell you when we're starting, who's coming, and how long it will take.
Our crew and trusted sub-trades do the work. Sites are kept tidy, and you're kept up to date on progress throughout.
We walk the finished job with you and deal with anything on the list before we call it done.
We stand behind our work. A number of our clients have had us back for project after project over the years.
No — an initial consultation and quote for your project is free. We'd rather take the time up front to give you an accurate, detailed number than rush it.
Yes. We carry $2,000,000 in commercial general liability insurance, are in good standing with the Workers' Compensation Board of Nova Scotia, are accredited by the Better Business Bureau, and are members of the Nova Scotia Home Builders' Association.
Pat McCarthy Renovations has been operating in Halifax since 2004 — over 20 years. We're a family-owned company and most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
Yes. For projects that require permits — additions, structural changes, new construction and most basement suites — we coordinate the permit process as part of managing the build.
We take on everything from a single custom shower or deck through to full additions and new construction. Give us a call and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right fit for your project.
We're based in Bedford and work across the Halifax region, including Halifax, Dartmouth, Sackville and Cole Harbour. See our service areas page, or just call and ask.
Tell us what you have in mind and we'll give you a thorough, detailed quote — no pressure, no surprises.
