Finished basements, legal secondary suites, and basement apartments for Kitchener homeowners. Framing, insulation, drywall, electrical, plumbing, and flooring under one contract.
Get a Free Quote Call (548) 490-8965We handle the full project — one contract, one point of contact, no subcontracting surprises.
Framing, insulation, vapour barrier, drywall, electrical, pot lights, flooring, and trim — fully finished living space.
Kitchener-compliant basement apartment with separate entrance, kitchen rough-in, bathroom, egress windows, fire separation, and permit coordination.
Concrete breaking for drain rough-in, waterproofing, tile, vanity, and fixtures. Sewage ejector installed if needed.
Cutting and waterproofing new egress windows to meet Ontario Building Code bedroom requirements.
Interior weeping tile, sump pit and pump, exterior membrane, crack injection for poured concrete foundations.
Custom wet bar, media room framing, acoustic insulation, and built-in cabinetry.
We connect Kitchener homeowners with licensed, vetted basement renovation contractors. Every contractor in our network is licensed, insured, and reviewed for quality before we send them a single job.
One contact, full project. You deal with us from first call to final inspection — no chasing separate trades, no coordination headaches.
Permit-ready work only. We don't do unpermitted renovations. Every project that requires a permit gets one, handled on your behalf.
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"We turned an unfinished basement into a legal rental suite. The permit process was handled completely by them — we didn't have to deal with the city at all. Passed all inspections first try. Renting it now for $1,650/month."
Mike T., Kitchener
Legal secondary suite with separate entrance, Kitchener
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We come to your home, assess the space, and give you a detailed written quote. No pressure, no vague estimates.
Request a Quote Call (548) 490-8965Straight answers about basement renovation costs and process in Kitchener.
A standard basement finish (framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, electrical, pot lights) runs $35,000–$55,000 for a typical 1,000–1,200 sq ft unfinished basement. A legal secondary suite with bathroom and kitchen rough-in runs $55,000–$85,000. The biggest variables are bathroom inclusion, kitchen rough-in, and egress window requirements.
A standard basement finish takes 6–10 weeks. A legal secondary suite with full permit process takes 10–16 weeks — permit approval alone can take 4–6 weeks in Kitchener.
A legal secondary suite must have a separate entrance, meet fire separation requirements, have interconnected smoke and CO detectors, meet minimum ceiling height (1.95m), include egress windows in all bedrooms, and pass building, electrical, and plumbing inspections. We handle all permits and inspections.
Yes — any basement finish that includes electrical work, framing, or insulation requires a building permit from the City of Kitchener. We apply for and manage all permits. Unpermitted basement finishes cause serious problems when selling your home.
Only if it meets the requirements for a legal secondary suite. A basic basement finish does not qualify for rental. We can advise whether your space can be converted to a rentable suite and what that involves.
Full pricing breakdown, cost variables, ROI data, and what to expect — updated for 2026.