We carry $5M+ liability insurance and WSIB coverage. Ask to see the current documents before work starts.
Fire separation, egress windows, zoning, and permit-sensitive items reviewed before build.
Your fixed price covers the agreed scope. Any change is priced and approved before the work proceeds.
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Capable Group
For a standard open basement. Bathrooms, suites, structural work and approvals need their own schedule.
Transferable warranty support for the finished basement work, with the scope written before construction starts.
+ Free $1,000 upgrade included.
See exactly what you're buying first.
Typical Contractor
No penalty if they disappear for weeks.
Usually non-transferable.
Important permit, disposal, prep, material, and finish details can be missing until the job is already underway.
Hard to visualize the final result.
Send the scope, city, and timing. We’ll review the project and reply with the next step before you book.
A construction-stage record and finished projects help show why access, services and room use belong in the same plan.
Construction-stage photographs show temporary stair access, exposed services, wall membrane and an unfinished floor.
An island kitchen shares the finished lower level with family play space, a gym and stair access.
See the finished rooms in Capable Group's Soundproofed Space project.
Consult, structural check, fixed quote.
Material selection & visual walkthrough.
City filing, delivery, site protection.
Framing to finishing. Handover.
Ready to plan the next step?
Send the scope, city, and timing. We’ll review the project and reply with the next step.
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An open family room, a basement with a bathroom and an independent apartment involve different work. Compare the rooms and services included before comparing the totals.
GTA market about $35–$55 per sq ft; the published starting point is about $40 per sq ft, or $40,000 for 1,000 sq ft.
Framing, insulation, drywall, flooring and lighting; confirm the existing height and condition.
GTA market about $55,000–$100,000.
A bathroom, wet bar or kitchenette adds selections and service work.
Market starting point about $55,000 when ceiling height and an existing side entrance already work; broader GTA planning range about $90,000–$140,000.
Kitchen, fire separation, alarms, exits, services and permit work must suit the property; a finished room is not approval.
All prices in Canadian dollars, before HST. These are GTA market planning ranges, not a Capable price list or a quote for your home. Your fixed, itemized quote follows a free estimate visit and scope review. Compare basement renovation costs.
What Your Basement Quote Should Include
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If you are considering a basement apartment or in-law suite in Burlington, start with feasibility before assuming it can be rented or legalized. Ceiling height, egress, fire separation, plumbing, electrical, parking or zoning rules where applicable, and permit review can all affect the scope.
Add a basement bathroom with the right waterproofing, ventilation, and fixtures, whether you need a guest bath, ensuite, or a practical three piece for a secondary suite.
A basement kitchen or kitchenette needs plumbing, electrical, ventilation, appliance clearance, storage, and use-case planning. We scope it as part of the whole basement so the quote is not built on assumptions.
A basement bedroom or guest room needs more than walls and paint. Window, egress, ventilation, ceiling-height, lighting, sound, and comfort questions should be reviewed before the layout is priced.
A home sauna needs proper insulation, ventilation, and electrical work. We plan each detail carefully so the room performs safely and fits the rest of your basement.
From yoga rooms to full home gyms, we can remodel your basement with durable flooring, lighting, and layouts that support the way you train.
Need a quiet place to work? We build basement offices with better lighting, storage, and sound control so the space feels professional and comfortable every day.
A finished basement can improve usable space, but value depends on scope, moisture, layout, permits, market, appraiser view, and finish quality.
Trace a basement leak before insulation, drywall or flooring. Learn what to document, which water paths to investigate, and when permits or specialist review may apply.
Compare basement paint colors with lighting, ceiling height, flooring, moisture, and family-room renovation scope in mind.
Planning a legal basement in Ontario? Check zoning, ceiling height, exits, fire separation, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and permit steps before design.
A small basement can still become useful living space if the layout is planned around one clear purpose first: family room, home …
No vague estimate. You see the planned scope, known exclusions, and pricing logic before you approve the work.
See your finished basement before you sign anything. No commitment required.
Your schedule reflects the agreed rooms, services and approvals. Confirm the construction dates before work begins.
"Before comparing contractors, make sure the page, quote, and site visit answer the same questions: what is included, what is excluded, and what could change after inspection."
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Depends on your project, scope, site conditions, finishes, and what is already included.
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