Milton, Ontario, basement renovations by Desire Basements

Basement Renovations in Milton

Luxury basement finishing for Milton 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 Milton, street by street

Milton's boom built whole communities of newer homes. Hawthorne Village, Beaty, Clarke and Willmott basements are typically tall, dry and ready to finish into theatres, gyms and family space, while Old Milton's mature streets reward moisture-first construction.

For one of Canada's youngest, fastest-growing towns, a finished basement is the affordable way to add a floor of living space. Whatever you start with, you end with finished square footage your family uses every week, and a number your Milton house carries at resale.

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White basement media wall with built-in cabinets, basement renovation in Milton by Desire Basements

Basement renovation permits in Milton, handled for you

Milton requires a building permit before a basement is finished or converted into an additional residential unit, with staged inspections through construction. Additional units are permitted on most urban residential lots subject to the town's zoning, and suites must meet Building Code and Fire Code requirements for egress, fire separation and alarms. Our licensed structural engineer prepares and stamps the permit drawings, and we file the permit and manage every inspection to final sign-off.

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Drawings & zoning
Stamped by a licensed structural engineer for your Milton address

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Permit filed by us
We file it and track it. You never stand in line.

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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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"A phenomenal experience right from the start. We had no delays and the craftsmanship was top tier! Also the 3D renderings really help to envision the space. Highly recommend!"

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Built on trust, backed in writing

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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400+BASEMENTS SINCE 2017

Every basement is priced from the same quote sheet, line by line. Permit drawings, 3D design and the lifetime workmanship warranty are included.

A 440 sq ft basement kitchen on Hamilton Crescent

  • Completed 2022
  • 440 sq ft
  • About 11 weeks
  • $70,000 to $80,000

A kitchen-first basement: 16 custom cabinets, two pantries and a full backsplash, with soundproofing, a pocket door and 15 pot lights. Small in area, heavy in millwork, which is what set the price.

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basement bar black cabinets led waterfall island
finished basement living room yellow sofas media wall
Photography from Desire Basements projects across the GTA. Contract range shown before HST.See our projects

What a basement in Milton 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 Milton homeowners

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

Yes. Finishing a basement in Milton 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 Milton?

Yes. Under Ontario's updated housing rules, most urban residential lots in Milton 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 Milton?

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 Milton 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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