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    Basement Renovations


    MORE LIVING MORE SPACE


    What about that hollow space under your feet? 

    Yes, your basement. 

    If you renovate or remodel it, you can fit a whole apartment under there.

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    Basement Renovations


    More Living Space, More Value


    Thinking of expanding the living space in your suburban property? 

    Perhaps with an entertainment area, bedroom, or extra bathroom?

    Book An Appointment →

With Enough Space To Play With, You Are Only Limited By Your Imagination

Choose Assured Basements For The Best Basement Renovation Services In Toronto


Every basement renovation job is unique. Unique as in a purpose-designed floor plan, customized fittings, eclectic tastes that do not conform to any particular decor or interior design theme. Among other perks, here’s why smart homeowners in Toronto are choosing Assured Basements for their basement renovations:

We Specialize In Basement Renovations And Remodelling Serving All Of Ontario

Our Services

We Provide Superior Basement Renovation Services

Frequently Asked Questions


  • Can I turn my basement into an apartment?

    The short answer is, yes you can turn your basement into an apartment. Without any disruption to the way you live, you can remodel your basement into a rental apartment from which you can earn extra income. This way, the renovation will literally pay for itself. But, of course, there are rules to conform to. Before buying materials and setting your basement renovation in motion, you need to ensure the project complies with the local fire and building codes, housing standards bylaws, and that it meets the requirements set by the Electrical Safety Authority.

  • What is a legal basement apartment in Toronto?

    A legal basement apartment is one that meets all local fire and building safety codes. The Province of Ontario, in fact now requires municipalities to allow basement apartments in homes. Among other requirements, a legal basement apartment:

    • Will have enough building exits,
    • Has working carbon monoxide detectors and fire alarms,
    • Should be able to separate fires and contain them within one unit,
    • Has sufficient street and driveway parking,
    • Does not overload existing water, electricity, and plumbing utilities,

    After meeting all the building and zoning regulations, your basement has to be registered with the local municipality as a livable space.

  • Do you need a building permit to renovate a basement in Toronto?

    According to the City of Toronto bylaws, you don’t need a building permit for any work that does not entail adding new plumbing, altering the building’s structure, nor adding a secondary dwelling. But you will need a building permit if the renovation:

    • modifies or installs new heating or plumbing systems,
    • excavates or constructs a new foundation,
    • includes any structural alterations, adds an entrance
    • includes any basement underpinning work.

    Importantly, you will need planning permission as well as meet a special set of design requirements if the basement renovation will add a new suite for another household. As the new suite will most likely include a bedroom(s), you need to ensure there’s some form of egress for occupants to escape in the event of a fire or other disaster. Typically, this will be a window big enough to evacuate a room

  • How much value does a finished basement add in Canada?

    Depending on the real estate market, quality of the renovation, and the use potential, a renovated basement has as much as a 75 percent return on investment in Toronto. The value a renovated basement adds to your house must not only be viewed in terms of the resale value. It must also include the extra living space, whether you intend to use it yourself or rent it out. Assured Basements’ renovation experts will advise you on the most sustainable and energy-saving materials and finishes, and design choices that give you the best ROI.

Serving All Of Ontario

Assured Basements Is A Trusted Basement Renovation Contractor In Toronto.

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