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Upgrade Your Home—From the Ground Down

Turn your basement into a beautiful, functional space with lasting value. From cozy family rooms and home theatres to income suites and home offices, we transform underused areas into stylish, livable extensions of your home.
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Why Renovate Your Basement?

Adds Valuable Living Space

A renovated basement transforms unused square footage into functional, comfortable living space for the whole family.

Increases Home Value

Finished basements often deliver a strong return on investment and make your property more appealing to future buyers.

Perfect for a Home Office or Gym

Customize your basement to fit your lifestyle with a quiet office, a personal gym, or a peaceful studio space.

Ideal for Entertaining

Create the ultimate hangout zone with a home theatre, bar area, or game room for entertaining guests.

Great for Growing Families

Extra bedrooms, bathrooms, or play areas make the basement a smart solution for families who need more space.

Potential Rental Income

Convert your basement into a legal secondary suite to generate rental income and help cover mortgage costs.

Increased Home Functionality

Add a laundry room, mudroom, or workshop boosting your home’s practicality without a full addition.

Custom Storage Solutions

A renovation allows homeowners to customize the kitchen to their lifestyle whether that means a breakfast bar, coffee nook, chef’s workspace, or open concept entertaining area.

Improved Comfort and Insulation

Upgraded insulation, flooring, and lighting turn a cold basement into a cozy, energy efficient retreat.

Basement renovation with a fireplace feature wall and gray tile flooring in a modern design."

400+ Toronto Basements

More GTA basement renovations than almost any contractor in Toronto, with permits and inspections every time.

Rental-Ready Suites

We build legal secondary suites that pass City of Toronto inspection and are ready to rent from day one.

Moisture-First Approach

Every basement we touch is assessed for moisture and properly waterproofed before a single stud is framed.

Why Total Reno & Design?

Quality Work That Stands the Test of Time

We don’t cut corners. Every material, measurement, and detail is carefully chosen to ensure your renovation is beautiful, durable, and built to last.

Honest Work, Happy Homeowners

Our business is built on referrals from satisfied clients who trust us with their homes. We treat every project like a long-term partnership, not just a one time job.

Peace of Mind, From Start to Finish

We take the guesswork out of renovations with clear planning, reliable timelines, and a team that shows up and delivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Most Toronto basement renovations require a building permit  especially if you are adding a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, or separate entrance.

Yes, if it meets Ontario Building Code requirements for a secondary suite: minimum ceiling height, egress windows, a separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, smoke and CO2 detectors, and fire separation between units.

A standard finishing project takes 3 to 4 weeks. A basement with underpinning and a legal secondary suite including separate entrance can take 4 to 6 months depending on city permit.

Signs include efflorescence on concrete walls, musty odour, visible mould, water stains, or damp insulation. Our basement renovators perform a thorough moisture assessment as part of our free consultation.

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