Renovation
Update existing finished or partially finished space.
London, Ontario & surrounding communities
AI-GENERATED DESIGN CONCEPT · NOT A COMPLETED PROJECTBasement Renovations in London, Ontario
Make more of the space you already have.
Plan My Project ↗Thoughtful renovation planning
Make more of the space you already have.
Make an existing finished or partially finished basement work better for your household. Explore changes to the layout, lighting, storage, flooring and finishes.
Updating a finished or partially finished basement is an opportunity to rethink how the lower level works. Review what can remain, which conditions need attention and how the space will be used before selecting new finishes.
Explore Your Options ↓Build the right scope
Details worth getting right.
Use these topics to shape a complete project discussion. The final scope depends on your property and agreed services.
Illustrative conceptRecreation Rooms
Plan seating, media, storage and movement around the existing stairs, columns and equipment.
Read the Recreation Rooms Guide ↗Illustrative conceptHome Office Areas
Consider lighting, acoustics, outlets and how the workspace relates to shared family areas.
Read the Home Office Areas Guide ↗Illustrative conceptStorage Improvements
Build storage into a considered layout while preserving access to services and building equipment.
Read the Storage Improvements Guide ↗
Illustrative conceptFlooring & Walls
Review damaged finishes and moisture history before deciding what to remove and replace.
Read the Flooring & Walls Guide ↗Illustrative conceptLighting Updates
Coordinate light placement with ceiling conditions, intended room use and appropriate trade work.
Read the Lighting Updates Guide ↗
Illustrative conceptBathroom Planning
Assess drainage, ventilation, space and approvals before including a new or relocated bathroom.
Read the Bathroom Planning Guide ↗Compare the possibilitiesMake informed choices.
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Make informed choices.
Before the work begins.
Finishing
Plan an unfinished basement with the necessary underlying work.
Separate dwelling
Use a dedicated feasibility review for an additional residential unit.
ILLUSTRATIVE CONCEPTA better starting pointPrepare your ideas.
Prepare your ideas.
Clarify your priorities.
Share photos of the existing space and tell us about any leaks, repairs or recurring odours. Distinguish improvements for household use from plans for a separate dwelling.
Bring to the conversation
Discuss My Ideas ↗Your location, existing photos, preferred changes, approximate dimensions and any plans or approval information you already have.
Budget & timingWhat shapes
What shapes
your renovation cost?
A meaningful estimate starts with the scope and existing conditions. Compare the same inclusions and exclusions when reviewing proposals.
Timing also depends on decisions, material availability, any required approvals and site conditions. Discuss these before relying on a start or completion date.
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Existing finishes and removal requirements
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Moisture or structural investigation
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Proposed room changes and service work
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Ceiling obstructions and equipment access
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Flooring, storage and lighting specifications
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Design and any required approvals
From first ideas to a defined scopeKnow what to discuss.
Know what to discuss.
At every step.
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Share the starting point
Describe the property, what is there now and what you want to change. Photos, drawings and a priority list make the first discussion more useful.
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Resolve the key decisions
Review scope, existing conditions, materials, relevant design work and approval responsibilities. Identify decisions that affect the estimate and sequence.
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Agree before work begins
Confirm the proposed work, inclusions, exclusions and next steps. Document changes and their effects before they are added to the project.
Answers before you startYour questions.
Your questions.
A clearer next step.
Every property is different. These answers help you prepare for a discussion of your specific project.
Ask About My Project ↗Can old basement finishes be kept?
Some may be retained after review. Their condition and compatibility with the proposed work need to be assessed.
Can I add a bedroom?
Intended room use can affect applicable requirements. Confirm the design and approvals before labelling a room as a bedroom.
Will finishes solve a damp basement?
No. Investigate the cause before installing materials that conceal the condition.
Should equipment rooms stay accessible?
Required access to equipment and services needs to be maintained in the proposed layout.
Can I add sound control?
Discuss the source of noise and the proposed assembly. Results depend on the entire construction and its connections.
Does renovation establish rental legality?
No. A separate dwelling requires its own design and approval review.
More planning detail
Improve the Space You Already Have
A dated recreation room, awkward storage area or underused lower level can be a starting point for renovation. Identify what should stay, what should change and how the basement connects to the rest of your home.
Review Existing Conditions First
Visible moisture, damaged finishes and signs of movement need investigation before they are covered. The cause and appropriate remedy should be assessed before a finish plan is agreed.
Choose the Right Basement Service
For a bare unfinished space, explore basement finishing. If you want a separate dwelling, start with basement suite feasibility. A family recreation room and a rental unit have different planning and approval questions.
Questions About Your Project
Can you renovate a basement with moisture problems?
The source and extent of moisture need to be assessed first. New finishes should not conceal an unresolved condition.
Does renovating make a basement a legal apartment?
No. A separate dwelling requires its own property-specific design and approval review. A renovation or separate entrance alone does not establish legal rental status.
Bring connected work together
All Services ↗Explore related services.
Illustrative conceptExplore the possibilities
Basement Finishing
Turn unfinished basement space into a planned extension of your home.
Explore Basement Finishing ↗Illustrative conceptExplore the possibilities
Legal Basement Suites
Start with the feasibility and approval questions for a separate basement dwelling.
Explore Legal Basement Suites ↗
Illustrative conceptExplore the possibilities
Basement Walkouts
Review the access, structure and drainage involved in a separate basement entrance.
Explore Basement Walkouts ↗London & nearby communities
Start with your location.
Share your city or postal code so availability can be confirmed. Approval requirements are set by the authority responsible for the property.
Your next chapter starts hereLet’s talk about
Request an Estimate ↗Let’s talk about
your renovation.
Tell us what you would like to change and where your property is located.
