Unlock Your Basement.
— The square footage you already own, turned into the room you actually use.
Rec rooms to legal apartments.
Your basement is usually a third to a half of your home's footprint sitting unused. We finish basements as full living spaces — rec rooms, home offices, gyms, theatres, guest suites and code-compliant rental or in-law units that add real value and real income.
Every basement renovation starts with the unsexy stuff that actually matters: vapour barrier, insulation, moisture management, electrical capacity, HVAC and proper egress. Then the finishes go on top of a build that's quiet, dry and warm — not just dressed up.
- Framing, insulation, vapour barrier and drywall done to current code
- HVAC, ducting and supply/return layout for comfortable temperatures year-round
- Electrical: panel capacity check, dedicated circuits, pot lights, switches and outlets
- Egress windows enlarged where code requires for bedrooms or apartments
- Bathroom additions including breaking concrete for proper drain routing
- Full kitchens for in-law suites and legal basement apartments
- Engineered flooring, tile, trim and built-ins to finish it like the rest of the house
The basements we get asked for most.
Family Rec Room
Lounge, TV/media zone, dry bar, kids' play area. Often paired with a guest bath, home office or workout corner. 6–10 weeks on site.
In-Law Suite
Self-contained living for an aging parent or returning kid — bedroom, kitchenette or full kitchen, bathroom, separate entrance where possible. 8–12 weeks.
Legal Basement Apartment
Income property built to code — egress, fire separation, sound insulation, full kitchen and bath, permits and inspections handled.
Home Office / Gym / Studio
Soundproofed, properly lit, climate-controlled rooms for working or training from home. Often the highest ROI single-room finish.
Straight answers.
How long does a basement renovation take?
Most full basement finishes run 8–12 weeks of on-site work. Adding a kitchen, breaking concrete for a new bathroom drain, or enlarging windows for egress adds time. We give you a real timeline before you sign.
How much does it cost to finish a basement in Ontario?
In our market, finished basements typically run $55,000–$140,000+ depending on square footage, whether you're adding a kitchen and bathroom, and finish level. Legal basement apartments cost more because of the code work required.
Do I need permits to finish my basement?
Yes — and we handle them. Permits are required for structural work, electrical, plumbing, egress windows and adding bedrooms. We pull them and book inspections so your basement is legal when we're done.
Can you build a legal basement apartment?
Yes. Legal apartments require specific egress, fire-separation, sound insulation and code-compliant kitchens and baths. We build them to code from day one — so when the city inspects, you pass.
Ready to turn your basement into a real room?
Book a free, no-obligation on-site estimate. We'll walk the basement, talk through what you want to do down there, and give you a straight answer on scope, timeline and cost.