Renovation Services in River Heights

Renovating in River Heights, Winnipeg

River Heights is one of Winnipeg's most desirable neighbourhoods, situated south of the Assiniboine River. Known for its tree-lined streets, high property values, and strong sense of community, River Heights is home to some of the city's most beautiful character homes built between the 1910s and 1940s.

The neighbourhood features a distinctive mix of architectural styles — Craftsman bungalows, Tudor Revival homes, and classic two-storey residences — many with original woodwork, hardwood floors, plaster walls, and period details that define the area's charm. Renovating these homes requires an understanding of heritage construction methods and a commitment to preserving what makes them special.

At Winnipeg Renovation, we have extensive experience working in River Heights. We understand the unique challenges and opportunities that come with renovating older homes, from dealing with plaster and lathe walls to restoring original trim and millwork. Our goal is always to enhance your home while respecting its character.

• Heritage-sensitive interior painting — careful preparation for plaster walls, period-appropriate colour palettes, and clean results that honour the home's original character
• Kitchen renovations preserving character — modern functionality blended with the charm of original cabinetry styles, mouldings, and layouts unique to older River Heights homes
• Bathroom remodels in older homes — updating plumbing, fixtures, and tile in homes where bathrooms were built decades ago, without damaging surrounding finishes
• Hardwood floor refinishing — restoring original oak, maple, and fir hardwood floors found throughout River Heights homes to their natural beauty
• Plaster repair and restoration — fixing cracks, patching damaged sections, and matching original plaster textures instead of tearing everything out
• Basement waterproofing and finishing — addressing moisture issues common in older foundations and converting basements into functional living space

Every River Heights home has its own story and its own set of renovation needs. Here are some of the most common projects we take on in the neighbourhood:

• Restoring original woodwork — stripping old paint from baseboards, window casings, and crown mouldings to reveal and refinish the natural wood underneath
• Updating kitchens while keeping heritage charm — new countertops, modern appliances, and improved layouts that work with the home's existing footprint and architectural details
• Converting old bathrooms — replacing outdated fixtures, retiling, and reconfiguring layouts in bathrooms that have not been touched in 40 or 50 years
• Repainting century homes with period-appropriate colours — selecting historically fitting palettes and applying them with the care that plaster walls and detailed trim demand

Whether it is a single room refresh or a whole-home renovation, we approach every River Heights project with the same principle: improve the home without erasing what makes it special.

• Experience with heritage homes — we have worked on dozens of older homes in River Heights and surrounding neighbourhoods, and we understand the construction methods, materials, and quirks that come with them
• Careful craftsmanship — we take our time to do it right, from proper surface preparation to clean finishing details, because heritage homes demand precision
• Protecting original features — we go out of our way to preserve and restore original woodwork, plaster, hardwood floors, and architectural details rather than replacing them with modern substitutes
• Transparent pricing — detailed written estimates before any work begins, with no hidden fees or surprise charges
• Local team — we live and work in Winnipeg, and we take pride in helping maintain the character of River Heights one home at a time