Etobicoke, Ontario, basement renovations by Desire Basements

Basement Renovations in Etobicoke

Luxury basement finishing for Etobicoke homes. Free 3D design, an itemized price that locks before you sign, a lifetime workmanship warranty and a written finish date that pays you $200 for every late day.

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Basement renovation in Etobicoke, street by street

Etobicoke runs from Kingsway character homes to Alderwood and Mimico mid-century stock, detached houses with real basements under them. We finish them into entertaining spaces, gyms and income suites, matched to the home above.

Older Etobicoke streets bring the mature-home checklist (moisture control, egress windows, sometimes ceiling height), and our crews handle all of it as part of the build. The result is finished, livable square footage and real value added to your Etobicoke home.

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Basement renovation permits in Etobicoke, handled for you

Etobicoke basements fall under Toronto Building. A building permit is required for finishing, with applications filed online and staged inspections through the build. Under Ontario's updated housing rules, secondary suites are permitted as-of-right in most detached, semi-detached and townhouse zones, with no parking requirement for the unit. The rules that decide older homes are Building Code details: 1.95 m ceiling height over most of the living space (underpinning solves it), compliant egress, fire separation and interconnected alarms. We design to code from day one, file with Toronto Building, and manage every inspection to final sign-off.

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Drawings & permit
Engineer-stamped and filed for your Etobicoke address

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Code-first build
Egress, fire separation and alarms built in

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Staged inspections
Framing, insulation, ESA electrical, plumbing

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Final sign-off
Closed permit, documented for resale

A free 3D design of your finished basement

Walk your basement room by room in 3D. Move a wall, swap a finish, then approve every detail before a stud goes up.

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"Kam delivered the project on time and on budget. It's now been three years since our basement was completed, and it still looks incredible. We continue to receive so many compliments on the space."

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Since 2017BUILDING IN THE GTA

Basement renovations across the GTA since 2017, the owner on every site.

LifetimeWARRANTY COVERAGE

Lifetime workmanship warranty on every wall, floor and fixture we install, in writing.

$200/dayON-TIME GUARANTEE

Your quote includes a written timeline. If we miss it, we pay you $200 for every late day.

WHAT A BASEMENT COSTS · ONE STANDARD, ONE QUOTE SHEET
$67,800A 1,000 SQ FT BASEMENT WITH A BATHROOM, BEFORE HST
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Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line. Permit drawings, 3D design and the lifetime workmanship warranty are included.

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A 783 sq ft suite-style basement on Botfield Avenue

  • Completed 2023
  • 783 sq ft
  • About 11 weeks
  • $100,000 to $110,000

A bedroom with a closet, a bathroom with a custom tiled shower and a tiled ceiling, and a kitchen with six custom cabinets and a hood. A pantry tucked under the stairs, five doors and 35 pot lights, on an insulated DRICORE R+ subfloor.

basement bar navy cabinets marble island
basement oak staircase white risers
basement bathroom walk in shower black fixtures
Photography from Desire Basements projects across the GTA. Contract range shown before HST.See our projects

What a basement in Etobicoke costs, by scope

The same quote sheet we use everywhere in the GTA, line by line. Permit drawings, 3D design and the lifetime workmanship warranty are included.

ScopePrice before HST
600 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom$56,000
800 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom$62,000
1,000 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom$67,800
1,200 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom and two bedrooms$75,200
1,500 sq ft with a three-piece bathroom and two bedrooms$83,700
The family basement: media wall, full bathroom, laundry, around 1,000 sq ft$60,000 to $85,000
The entertainment build: theatre or media room, bar, gym, spa bathroom, 1,000 to 1,300 sq ft$95,000 to $130,000
Three-piece bathroom, added to a basement without one$11,700
Custom wet bar+$15,000
Home theatre setup+$20,000
Walkout entrance, permits included$15,000 to $25,000
Full-perimeter underpinning for low ceilings$60,000 to $120,000
Legal basement apartment, purpose-built$75,000 to $110,000 or more

Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line: a 1,000 sq ft basement with a three-piece bathroom comes to about $67,800 before HST, and the price per square foot falls as the basement grows because the permit, bin, breakers, stairs and bathroom cost the same at any size. Use the calculator to price yours. Cost guides: bathroom, walkout and underpinning.

Answers for Etobicoke homeowners

Do I need a building permit to finish my basement in Etobicoke?

Yes. Finishing a basement in Etobicoke requires a building permit from Toronto Building, with staged inspections for structural, framing, insulation, electrical and plumbing work. Desire Basements has the drawings prepared and stamped by a licensed structural engineer, files the application online, and manages every inspection through final sign-off.

Can I add a legal basement apartment in Etobicoke?

Yes. Secondary suites are permitted as-of-right in most detached, semi-detached and townhouse zones in Etobicoke, with no minor variance and no parking requirement for the unit. The suite must meet Building Code requirements: 1.95 m ceiling height over most of the living space, compliant egress, fire separation and interconnected alarms. Where ceilings fall short, underpinning or benching solves it. We design, permit and build the full package.

How much does a basement renovation cost in Etobicoke?

Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line: a 1,000 sq ft basement with a three-piece bathroom comes to about $67,800 before HST, and the price per square foot falls as the basement grows because the permit, bin, breakers, stairs and bathroom cost the same at any size. Use the calculator to price yours. Every Desire quote is itemized line by line and locked before you sign, and includes a free 3D design of your finished basement.

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Book a free in-home consultation. We'll measure your space, talk through your vision, and bring a 3D design with your itemized basement renovation quote.

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