Basement renovations
that feel like the rest of home.
Useful, inviting living space below grade. Tell us how you want to use your basement and get a free, no-obligation estimate.
Get a free estimateWHAT’S INVOLVED
What a basement renovation can include
Family and recreation rooms
Comfortable shared space for movies, play or guests.
Home offices and gyms
Quiet, well-lit rooms planned around how you’ll actually use them.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Additional sleeping space and washrooms, planned with the code requirements they bring.
Laundry and storage
Utility areas and storage that stay accessible once the space is finished.
Insulation, framing and drywall
The wall and ceiling assemblies that make a basement warm, dry and quiet.
Below-grade flooring and lighting
Floors suited to concrete slabs and lighting that makes up for limited daylight.
BEFORE YOU START
Plan it
properly.
A few decisions made early tend to save time, money and rework later.
- 01
Deal with moisture first.
Signs of water, dampness or efflorescence should be understood and addressed before anything is finished over them.
- 02
Check ceiling height and obstructions.
Ducts, beams and pipes affect layout and how open the space can feel.
- 03
Bedrooms need a way out.
Under the Ontario Building Code, bedrooms generally need a window or door that meets egress requirements.
- 04
A rental unit is a different project.
A separate secondary suite brings its own permit, fire-separation and building-code requirements.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Good to know.
Do I need a permit to finish my basement?
In many GTA municipalities, finishing a basement, especially adding a bathroom or bedroom or changing structure, requires a building permit. Your local building department can confirm what applies to your project.
My basement feels damp. Can it still be finished?
Often, but the cause should be found and addressed first. Finishing over an unresolved moisture problem usually leads to bigger repairs later.
Can you add a bathroom in the basement?
Usually, though the location of existing drains and the depth of the sewer connection affect how it’s done. We’ll go through those details with you.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Tell us what
you’re planning.
Share a few details and we’ll follow up to talk through your project and the next steps.