Basement Renovations in King City
Luxury basement finishing for King City 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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King City is estate country: generous lots and executive homes in Kingscross Estates and the village core, plus growing Nobleton and Schomberg nearby. Basements here become theatres, wine cellars, gyms and full guest suites finished to the same standard as the main floors.
This is where our premium catalog earns its keep: furniture-grade millwork, quartz and custom features throughout. See the top end of that work on our luxury basement renovations in Toronto page. Whatever you start with, you end with finished square footage your family uses every week, and a number your King City house carries at resale.
What we build in King City basements
Basement finishing
Theatres, bars, gyms and family spaces. Wood studs with metal tracks and moisture-resistant drywall as standard, finished to match the rest of your home.
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Home renovations
Kitchens, bathrooms and whole-home updates for King City families, built with the same crew and warranty as our basements.
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Structural & legal suites
Underpinning for ceiling height, waterproofing, and permitted separate entrances for legal King City second suites.
EXPLORE STRUCTURAL WORK →Basement renovation permits in King City, handled for you
King Township requires a building permit before a basement is finished or converted into an additional residential unit, with staged inspections through construction. Estate and rural properties can carry septic, conservation or Oak Ridges Moraine considerations that we confirm for your specific address before design begins. Our licensed structural engineer prepares and stamps the permit drawings, and we file the permit and manage every inspection to final sign-off.
Property check
Zoning, septic and moraine rules confirmed first
Drawings & permit
Engineer-stamped and filed with King Township
Staged inspections
Framing, insulation, ESA electrical, plumbing
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.
"Kam and his team demonstrated remarkable professionalism, attention to detail, and genuine care from start to finish. The quality of their craftsmanship is outstanding. I highly recommend Desire Basements!"
MANDANA ETEMADI · HOMEOWNER IN KING CITY · ✓ GOOGLE REVIEWBuilt on trust, backed in writing
Basement renovations across the GTA since 2017, the owner on every site.
Lifetime workmanship warranty on every wall, floor and fixture we install, in writing.
Your quote includes a written timeline. If we miss it, we pay you $200 for every late day.
Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line. Permit drawings, 3D design and the lifetime workmanship warranty are included.
A 2,485 sq ft spa-and-guest basement on Austin Rumble Court
- Completed 2024
- 2,485 sq ft
- About 13 weeks
- $240,000 to $250,000
A bedroom with two closets and a full ensuite with a custom vanity and tiled steam shower with bench and niche, plus a separate powder room. A dry sauna with a steam unit, a bar with three cabinets and veneer floating shelves, and a mirrored gym behind double glass doors. Four double pocket doors, eight doors, entrance mouldings and 72 pot lights on a DRICORE R+ subfloor.



What a basement in King City 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.
| Scope | Price 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 King City homeowners
Do I need a building permit to finish my basement in King City?
Yes. Finishing a basement in King City requires a building permit, 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, and manages every inspection through final sign-off.
Can I add a legal basement apartment in King City?
Yes. Under Ontario's updated housing rules, most urban residential lots in King City can now have additional residential units, including a basement suite, subject to local zoning. Suites must meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements for ceiling height, fire separation, egress and alarms. We design and build to full code and handle the approvals end to end.
How much does a basement renovation cost in King City?
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.
Ready for your King City basement renovation?
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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