Basement Renovations in Woodbridge
Luxury basement finishing for Woodbridge 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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Woodbridge is Vaughan at its most established. East Woodbridge, Vellore Village, Sonoma Heights and Pine Valley homes come with generous basements that become bars, theatres, gyms and in-law suites finished to main-floor standard.
As part of the City of Vaughan, Woodbridge projects run through Vaughan's ePlans permit system, which we file and manage for you. Whatever you start with, you end with finished square footage your family uses every week, and a number your Woodbridge house carries at resale.
What we build in Woodbridge basements
Basement finishing
Theatres, bars, gyms and family spaces. Metal studs 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 Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge second suites.
EXPLORE STRUCTURAL WORK →Basement renovation permits in Woodbridge, handled for you
Woodbridge falls under the City of Vaughan, so basement projects require a building permit filed through Vaughan's online ePlans portal. Planning a legal second suite? Vaughan permits basement apartments with up to two bedrooms, subject to rules on unit size, parking and the separate entrance. We prepare the drawings, file through ePlans, and book every staged inspection — framing, insulation, ESA electrical, plumbing and final — so your project keeps moving.
Drawings & zoning
Checked for your address in the City of Vaughan
Filed via ePlans
Vaughan's online portal, submitted and tracked
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.
"Working with Kam and Desire Basements was honestly the best decision we ever made — we ended up with our dream basement. We will enjoy this basement as a family for decades to come."
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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, for as long as you own the house.
Your quote includes a written timeline. If we miss it, we pay you $200 for every late day.
From our 2026 GTA Basement Cost Report, built from the signed contract values of our completed projects.
A 1,070 sq ft basement on Headwind Boulevard
- Completed 2026
- 1,070 sq ft
- About 9 weeks
- $100,000 to $110,000
A 12-foot bar, an 8-foot custom closet built-in, a two-piece bathroom and drywall closet shelving, with an upgraded tile selection, eight doors and 36 pot lights. The staircase was refinished as part of the job, and the whole floor was delivered in about nine weeks.



What a basement in Woodbridge costs, by scope
The same published rates and itemized add-ons we quote everywhere in the GTA. Permits, inspections, free 3D design and a lifetime warranty are included in every line.
| Scope | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| 1,000 sq ft finished at Essential ($55 per sq ft) | $55,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft finished at Signature ($70 per sq ft) | $70,000 |
| 1,000 sq ft finished at Luxury ($90 per sq ft) | $90,000 |
| The family basement: media wall, full bathroom, laundry, around 1,000 sq ft | $60,000–$85,000 |
| The entertainment build: theatre or media room, bar, gym, spa bathroom, 1,000–1,300 sq ft | $95,000–$130,000 |
| Three-piece bathroom with tiled shower | $18,000–$28,000 |
| Custom wet bar | +$15,000 |
| Home theatre setup | +$20,000 |
| Walkout entrance, permits included | $15,000–$25,000 |
| Full-perimeter underpinning for low ceilings | $60,000–$120,000 |
| Legal basement apartment, purpose-built | $75,000–$110,000+ |
We do not yet publish a separate Woodbridge median; Woodbridge projects are quoted against the GTA median of $103,000. Sources: 2026 GTA cost report · cost calculator · bathroom, walkout and underpinning cost guides.
Answers for Woodbridge homeowners
Do I need a building permit to finish my basement in Woodbridge?
Yes. Finishing a basement in Woodbridge requires a building permit, with staged inspections for structural, framing, insulation, electrical and plumbing work. Desire Basements prepares the drawings, files the application, and manages every inspection through final sign-off.
Can I add a legal basement apartment in Woodbridge?
Yes. Under Ontario's updated housing rules, most urban residential lots in Woodbridge 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 Woodbridge?
Most professional basement renovations in Woodbridge start around $55 per square foot and up. A 1,000 sq ft project starts in the $55,000 range with standard finishes. Across the GTA, the median project in our 2026 Cost Report is about $103,000. 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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