Basement Renovation · Etobicoke
Basement renovation
in Etobicoke.
Permit included.
Post-war bungalows. Ranch splits. Detached homes from Mimico to Rexdale. CNB renovates Etobicoke basements with one crew, one fixed price, and every City of Toronto permit handled end-to-end.
Why CNB in Etobicoke
One crew. Fixed price.
Permits sorted.
Etobicoke fell under City of Toronto in 1998. Your permit goes to 2 Civic Centre Court — not a separate municipality. Processing time: 6–10 weeks. Kipling and Islington subway stations plus the Lakeshore GO line put legal suites here in front of strong transit-dependent rental demand. CNB submits the application, tracks status, and schedules all inspections.
Toronto permit — filed for you
City of Toronto BCin-certified designer on every project. We file, we track, we schedule all inspections. No extra charge.
Fixed price in writing
You approve a line-item quote before we touch a wall. The price does not change unless you change the scope.
WSIB cleared · $2M liability
Every crew member on WSIB. Full certificate on request. You are protected if anything goes wrong — and it won't.
One crew, no subs
Our in-house team handles framing, electrical, plumbing, tile and finish. No sub-contractor handoffs. No coordination gaps.
What we build in Etobicoke
Basement renovation —
everything in-house.
Post-war bungalows, ranch-style splits, 1.5-storey detached — most built 1945–1975 with crawl-space foundations or full basements under 7 ft. Lakeshore clay soils near Mimico and New Toronto require thorough waterproofing — a step competitors often skip. Underpinning needed in ~35% of projects.
Full Basement Finish
Framing, insulation, drywall, pot lights, LVP or tile flooring, trim and paint. OBC 2024 compliant. From $35,000.
Legal Second Suite
Separate kitchen, bathroom, egress window, fire separation. Etobicoke secondary suites rent for $1,800–2,400/month in 2026.
Separate Entrance
Rear exterior entry or side walkout. Excavation, waterproofing, steel door, permit. Most common add-on in Etobicoke detached homes.
Underpinning
Raise your ceiling to OBC-required 1.95 m. Bench footing or full underpin. Structural engineer drawings included.
Etobicoke pricing reference 2026
Transparent pricing.
Written before we start.
All prices include permit. GST extra. Final quote in writing before any work begins.
FAQ · Etobicoke
Questions about basement
renovation in Etobicoke.
Do I need a permit for a basement in Etobicoke?
Yes. Etobicoke is City of Toronto — all basement finishing, suites and structural work require a Building Permit. CNB submits the application, BCin drawings and handles every inspection. There is no extra charge for this.
How much does a basement renovation cost in Etobicoke?
A standard finish runs $35,000 – $55,000. A legal second suite with separate entrance is typically $65,000 – $95,000. Underpinning adds $75–145/sqft. We give you a written price before we start.
How long does it take?
Build phase: 8–12 weeks. Permit issuance by the City of Toronto: 6–10 weeks. Factor 4–5 months from first call to occupancy. We give you a firm schedule upfront.
Can I add a second suite in an Etobicoke bungalow?
Yes — the province amended the Planning Act to allow secondary suites as-of-right across Ontario. We verify zoning, file all permits, and deliver a rent-ready unit. Etobicoke suites rent for $1,800–2,400/month in 2026.
What is underpinning and do I need it?
Underpinning lowers the basement floor to achieve the OBC-required 1.95 m ceiling height. About 35% of Etobicoke bungalows need it. We assess on site and quote separately.
Free estimate · Etobicoke
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WSIB cleared · $2M liability · BCin certified · 215 projects