Basement Renovation & Secondary Suite Services

Planning guides for Toronto basements first, with other home improvement resources below.

How Reno Rise works. Reno Rise is an independent project-enquiry and contractor-matching service. Homeowners submit their project details, Reno Rise reviews them and matches the project with the independent contractor best suited to the work. Estimates, contracts, warranties and construction are provided by that contractor.

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Basement Renovations & Secondary Suites

Start here. These guides explain what each basement project involves, what to confirm with Toronto Building, and what to ask before hiring an independent professional.

Structure, height & entrances

Waterproofing & moisture control

Electrical & plumbing for basement projects

Finishing, comfort & planning

Basement Flooring covers material selection and installation considerations for below-grade spaces. Flooring for the rest of the home is under Flooring in Other Home Improvement Services.

Toronto & GTA basement pages

Secondary resources

Other Home Improvement Services

Reno Rise is focused on basements. These pages are general information about other kinds of home work. The work itself is carried out by independent professionals, and Reno Rise cannot promise a match for every project type.

Flooring

4 pages

These pages are general flooring information for the whole home. For floors over a concrete basement slab, see Basement Flooring.

Trim and Millwork

2 pages

Specialty Rooms

1 page

Demolition and Prep

1 page

More Services

2 pages

Planning a Basement Renovation or Legal Secondary Suite?

Tell us about your basement. Reno Rise reviews your project details and connects you with an appropriate independent professional.