S-103 Basements

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S-103 Services

Basement renovations in York Region

DDR Contracting finishes and renovates basements in Aurora and across York Region: family rooms, media walls, bathrooms, bars and stairs that turn unused space into finished living space.

Project Van Deusen: a lower level with a long navy media wall, open shelving and a linear fireplace.
Project Van Deusen · Photo: DDR

S-103.1 Scope

What a basement renovation covers

  • Family and media rooms. Open living space with built-in media walls, shelving and fireplaces.
  • Bathrooms. A full or partial bathroom on the lower level, so guests and family don’t have to go upstairs.
  • Bars and kitchenettes. A bar wall with a sink and beverage fridge, or a small kitchen.
  • Stairs and railings. Rebuilt or opened stairs, including glass railings and enclosures.
  • Offices, gyms and guest rooms. Rooms that a growing household needs, laid out around the windows, mechanicals and ceiling height you have.

Thinking about a second suite? The rules differ by town. Our Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville and Vaughan pages cover the local requirements.

S-103.2 Work

A finished lower level: Project Van Deusen

Project Van Deusen shows what a finished basement can hold: a long navy media wall with open shelving and a linear fireplace, a bar wall with glass-front cabinets and a beverage fridge, a stair enclosed in frameless glass with a wine display beneath it, and a bathroom with a navy double vanity and a glass shower. See Project Van Deusen.

S-103.3 Photos

Photos

  • Project Van Deusen: a stair enclosed in frameless glass, with a wine display under it.
    Project Van Deusen · Photo: DDR
  • Project Van Deusen: a bar wall with navy cabinets, glass-front uppers, a sink and a beverage fridge.
    Project Van Deusen · Photo: DDR
  • Project Van Deusen: a bathroom with a navy double vanity, brass taps, round mirrors and a glass shower.
    Project Van Deusen · Photo: DDR

S-103.4 Process

How the job runs

  1. Call, text or email

    Tell us what you’re planning and roughly when. You’ll hear back in 24 to 48 hours.

  2. Visit and quote

    A free consultation: we talk it through and see the space, then send a detailed quote. We tell you what’s realistic before the project starts, not halfway through.

  3. Drawings and permits

    We work alongside your designer or architect, and help with permits and municipal requirements where needed.

  4. Build and walkthrough

    One point of contact from your first call to your final walkthrough, and a site left clean.

S-103.5 Area

Where we work

DDR is based in Aurora and works across York Region: Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, King, plus East Gwillimbury and Markham. Up north, we renovate cottages in Muskoka Lakes and Lake of Bays; see cottage renovations. All areas we serve.

S-103.6 FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  1. Do I need a building permit to finish a basement?

    In most York Region towns, yes: finishing a basement with new walls, plumbing or a bathroom generally needs a building permit. Each town sets its own rules, so DDR checks the current requirements for your address before work starts.

  2. Can you add a bathroom in the basement?

    Yes. DDR builds basement bathrooms as part of a basement renovation; Project Van Deusen includes one with a double vanity and a glass shower. New plumbing usually needs a building permit.

  3. Can I add a basement apartment?

    Most York Region towns allow a second suite in many houses, with a building permit and, in some towns, registration with the town. The rules differ by town, so check the area page for your town or ask us about your house.

  4. How much does a basement renovation cost?

    It depends on the size of the space, the layout changes, the finishes and whether permits or structural work are involved. The most reliable number is a quote for your home. DDR prices each job after seeing the space and talking through the scope; call or text 647-991-8551 or request a quote online.

  5. How long does a basement renovation take?

    It depends on the size of the space and what goes into it; a bathroom or bar adds plumbing and inspections. DDR gives you a realistic timeline before the project starts.

S-103.7 Related

Related services

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A free consultation, and a reply in 24 to 48 hours. Big renovations and smaller jobs alike, across York Region and in Muskoka cottage country.

DDR Contracting Ltd.
Firm
DDR Contracting Ltd, Aurora, Ontario
Owner
Adrian Di Rosa
Phone
647-991-8551 (call or text)
Rating
5.0 on Google · 7 reviews