At onlyBASEMENTS, we believe that a professionally finished basement not only adds significant livable square footage—it also enhances your home’s functionality and increases its resale value. Whether you’re envisioning a cozy family lounge, a state-of-the-art home theatre, a guest suite, or a legal rental apartment, our team is here to bring your vision to life with precision and care.
With extensive experience in high-end basement finishing projects across Toronto. From initial design and permit approvals to final finishes and walkthroughs, we manage every detail under one roof.
A finished basement offers more than just added space. Here are just a few of the benefits:
Here’s a detailed breakdown of what you can expect when you choose onlyBASEMENTS to complete your basement renovation:
During this stage, our in-house team of architect and designers will work closely with you to understand your goals and preferences. We’ll evaluate your existing space, take accurate measurements, and begin drafting a layout that suits your needs—whether that includes additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, laundry area, entertainment zone, kitchenette, or storage.
We also take into account local building codes, structural considerations, ceiling height, HVAC placement, and more. Once the drawings are finalized, we prepare and submit all necessary applications to the city for building permits. We handle this entire process for you, ensuring everything is compliant with the Ontario Building Code and your municipality’s regulations.
Once permits are approved, we begin the framing stage—the physical foundation of your basement’s layout. This is when your future rooms, walls, closets, and corridors start to take shape. Our skilled carpenters build according to the architectural plans, ensuring the framing is strong, square, and perfectly aligned for the drywall and finishes to come later.
After framing, we move into the Rough-In Stage.
Once rough-ins are complete, they are inspected by municipal authorities to ensure full compliance with safety and performance standards.
Proper insulation is essential for thermal performance, soundproofing, and overall comfort. We use high-quality materials that comply with Ontario’s building code.
After insulation comes drywall installation. Our crew ensures that all panels are properly fitted, secured, and finished. We handle all taping, mudding, sanding, and surface prep to create a clean, seamless canvas for your wall and ceiling finishes.
With the drywall complete, we move on to the most exciting phase of the project—the finishing stage. This is where your design vision comes to life.
Our interior designer and project management team will help guide you through every detail, including:
We source from trusted suppliers and rely on our in-house expert tradespeople to deliver materials and finishes that meet your vision and standards.
Before we consider the project complete, we conduct a thorough walkthrough with you to ensure every element has been finished to your satisfaction. Any final touch-ups or adjustments are addressed promptly. Your satisfaction is our highest priority.