Increase usable living space
A finished basement can add 30–50% more usable floor area without changing the footprint of the home.
Durham Region, Ontario
Basement Renovations in Durham Region
Transform your basement into a space you'll love. Tell us about your project and get connected with a qualified basement renovation professional serving Durham Region — free project estimate.
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What are you looking for?
Select everything that applies.
Why renovate
Why renovate your basement?
Add a recreation room
A dedicated family, games or media space keeps the main floor calmer and more functional.
Create a home office
Below-grade rooms are quiet and naturally separated from household traffic.
Add a bedroom
With a compliant egress window, a basement bedroom becomes a legal, usable room.
Create a basement apartment
A legal second unit can offset carrying costs, subject to code and municipal requirements.
Increase property value
Quality finished space, particularly with a bathroom, is one of the more reliable renovation investments.
Services
Basement projects across Durham Region
Basement Renovations
Full basement transformations, from bare concrete to a finished living space.
Basement Finishing
Turn unfinished space into comfortable, code-compliant living area.
Basement Apartments
Legal second suites with proper egress, separation and services.
Basement Bathrooms
Two-piece, three-piece and full bathrooms below grade.
Basement Bedrooms
Legal below-grade bedrooms with compliant egress windows.
Basement Rec Rooms
Family rooms, play spaces, gyms and multi-use living areas.
Basement Bars
Wet bars, dry bars and entertainment spaces.
Home Theatres
Dedicated media rooms with sound isolation and proper wiring.
Home Offices
Quiet, well-lit below-grade workspaces built for full-time remote work.
How it works
Three steps to an estimate
1. Tell us about your project
Complete the short quote form — it takes about a minute.
2. Get matched
Your project information is reviewed and matched with a local professional serving your area.
3. Discuss your project
The contractor contacts you to discuss your project and provide an estimate.
About this service
How Durham Basement Renovations works
Durham Basement Renovations is a homeowner enquiry service for Durham Region, Ontario. We are not the company that carries out the construction work. Our role is to take the details of your basement project and connect you with a local basement renovation professional who serves your community.
Where we operate
We cover Oshawa, Whitby, Ajax, Pickering, Clarington (including Bowmanville, Courtice, Newcastle and Orono), Uxbridge, Scugog and Port Perry, and Brock Township.
What happens after you submit an enquiry
Your enquiry is reviewed and passed to a renovation professional serving your area, who contacts you directly to discuss the project and, where appropriate, arrange a site visit. Because basement conditions vary so much, most accurate estimates follow an on-site review rather than a phone call.
How to evaluate a renovation professional
- Ask for written quotes that clearly state what is included and excluded.
- Confirm who applies for the building permit and arranges inspections.
- Check that electrical and plumbing work is carried out by licensed trades.
- Ask for proof of insurance and WSIB coverage.
- Compare more than one quote, and compare scope rather than only the total.
- Confirm how change orders are priced and how the payment schedule works.
Service area
Serving communities across Durham Region
Basement renovations in OshawaBasement renovations in WhitbyBasement renovations in AjaxBasement renovations in PickeringBasement renovations in BowmanvilleBasement renovations in CourticeBasement renovations in ClaringtonBasement renovations in UxbridgeBasement renovations in Port PerryBasement renovations in ScugogBasement renovations in Brock
Gallery
Basement spaces in the network's scope of work
Guides
Helpful Durham basement renovation guides
FAQ
Basement renovation questions
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