Elite BuildGROUP · GTA

Your basement is the cheapest square footage you'll ever gain

Finish it once, finish it right: warm, dry, bright and code-compliant — from cozy family rooms to legal income suites.

Basement Finishing

Done once. Done right.

An unfinished basement is stored potential: hundreds of square feet already under your roof, waiting to become a family room, gym, office, guest suite or a legal second unit that pays your mortgage. Finishing costs a fraction of an addition — and adds real resale value.

We start below the surface: checking grading, foundation and moisture, insulating properly, and planning egress, ceiling heights and sound isolation to code. Then comes the fun part — layouts, kitchenettes, wet bars, theatre walls, pot lights — built by one team, on one schedule.

BASEMENT — LOUNGE B2

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What's Included

The full scope, handled

  • Full design & space planning
  • Moisture check & waterproofing first
  • Insulation & vapour barriers
  • Framing, drywall & bulkheads
  • Pot lights & electrical
  • Bathrooms & kitchenettes
  • Egress windows & code compliance
  • Legal second suites / in-law suites
  • Flooring, trim & paint
  • Home theatres, gyms & offices

Serving Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan, Thornhill, Aurora, Newmarket, North York, Toronto…

FAQ

Answers before you even ask

Is a legal basement apartment worth it in Richmond Hill?

Often, yes — a compliant second suite can generate significant monthly rent and boost property value. We handle the zoning review, permits, fire separations, egress and sound requirements that make it truly legal.

My basement gets damp — can you still finish it?

We never bury a moisture problem behind drywall. We diagnose the source first — grading, gutters, cracks, drainage — fix it, then build. That order protects your investment.

How long does basement finishing take?

A typical open-concept basement takes 4–7 weeks; add time for bathrooms or suites. You'll have a written schedule and a single point of contact throughout.

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