Basement Renovation in Toronto
Present Day Contracting brings turning unfinished or underused basements into livable, code-compliant space — rec rooms, in-law suites, home offices to Toronto homeowners. Every project gets our full attention from first estimate to final walkthrough.
Permits and code compliance handled as part of the build
Moisture and insulation done right before anything is finished
Layouts planned for real use — rec rooms, in-law suites, home offices
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need an egress window for a basement bedroom?
Yes — building code requires a code-sized egress window (minimum opening dimensions and sill height) in any room used as a bedroom, for fire escape. We cut and install these as part of the renovation.
My basement has a musty smell — can it still be finished?
Usually, but we need to find and fix the moisture source first (grading, weeping tile, or a crack) before finishing over it. Covering a moisture problem with drywall makes it worse, not better.
Can you turn my basement into a legal rental suite?
Yes, where local zoning allows secondary suites. That means a separate entrance, proper fire separation between units, and its own egress and smoke/CO detection — we handle the permit process.
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Planning a basement renovation project in Toronto?
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Tell us about your project
A few quick questions so we can come to the first conversation already knowing what you need. It takes under a minute.
Response Time
Usually within the hour
Free Consultation
Design help and permits included, no obligation
Service Area
Greater Toronto Area & surrounding regions