Basement renovations

The 10 Best Basement Renovation Companies in Burlington, ON

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This list ranks 10 basement renovation companies in Burlington, ON. It starts from Google Maps searches for basement renovations and related building work in Burlington: 99 firms were checked, and building and renovation firms with their own website and an open Google listing went forward. Firms are weighed on their Google rating, the number of reviews behind it, how closely their services match basement renovation, and their portfolio. The strongest firm overall sits at place 1, places 2 to 3 carry a badge for what each suits best, and places 4 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank

Number 1: Nat's Reno’s

Best overall

General contractor based in Burlington, taking on basement renovations and other home renovation projects in the area.

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Why it ranks here

  • Rated 5.0 from 69 Google reviews, level with the top rating on this list
  • Its 3 services include basement renovations, general contracting and home renovations

Number 2: Northcon

Best for separate basement entrances

Burlington contractor specializing in basement separate entrances, walkouts and enlarged basement windows for secondary suites across the GTA and nearby regions.

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Why it ranks here

  • Over 15 years of work focused on basement separate entrances, side entrances and basement window enlargements.
  • Builds the separate entrances and walkouts that let homeowners turn basements into secondary suites or rental apartments.
  • Coordinates with independent architects and engineers on the drawings each entrance or suite project needs.
  • One gallery project built a new below-grade entrance from the backyard to the basement, routed through the fireplace chimney.
  • Has worked with homeowners and general contractors in Vaughan, Durham, Halton, Niagara and the Kitchener-Waterloo region.

Number 3: Northgate Construction

Best for basements with garage work

Burlington home renovation contractor taking on basements, kitchens, bathrooms, main floors, additions and garages, plus decks and fences.

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Why it ranks here

  • Splits each job into pre-construction, construction and post-construction phases, ending with cleanup and a final walkthrough.
  • Works with architects and designers, and keeps its subcontractors accountable on site through the build.
  • Interior jobs range from custom fireplaces and staircases to mud rooms, laundry areas and entertainment units.
  • Builds additions and garages as well as backyard decks, fences and outdoor barbecue areas.

Number 4: Gracia Makeovers

Burlington and Oakville general contractor taking on basement renovations, general contracting projects and custom home work.

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Why it ranks here

  • Rated 5.0 from 30 Google reviews, level with the top rating on this list
  • Its 3 services include basement renovations, custom homes and general contracting

Number 5: Marcon Construction

Burlington renovation and additions contractor building second-storey additions, sunrooms, basements, kitchens and home theatres in Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and Ancaster.

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  • Has served clients since 1991 and has worked in Burlington, Oakville, Hamilton and Ancaster for over 30 years.
  • Brian Nordeman, with over 40 years of experience, owns and operates the company that Mark DeBoer founded.
  • One team handles each project from design through construction to the finishing touches.

Number 6: RQ Construction

Burlington renovation contractor finishing basements and remodelling kitchens, bathrooms and main floors for homeowners in Burlington, Oakville and nearby communities.

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  • Named a CommunityVotes Hamilton 2026 winner and a HomeStars Best of Award winner for 2026.
  • Won the Best of TrustedPros award for 2025.
  • Has more than 15 years in the renovation business.
  • Works on main floors, mudrooms, staircases and bedrooms as well as kitchens, bathrooms and basements.

Ranks 07 to 10

Number 7: Fact Renovation

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 55 Google reviews 289-772-6936CallWebsiteof Fact Renovation (opens in a new tab)

Number 8: Saveska Construction

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews 289-776-9584CallWebsiteof Saveska Construction (opens in a new tab)

Number 9: Davies General Contracting

Number 10: Krys Construction

Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 33 Google reviews 416-618-2499CallWebsiteof Krys Construction (opens in a new tab)

Compare the firms

RankFirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
02NorthconSeparate basement entrancesSeparate basement entrances · Basement walkouts · Basement window enlargement · Design coordinationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 45 Google reviewsBurlington
03Northgate ConstructionBasements with garage workBasement renovations · General contracting · Kitchen renovations · Additions and garages · Decks and fencesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 47 Google reviewsBurlington
05Marcon ConstructionSecond-storey additions and sunroomsBasement renovations · Second-storey additions · Kitchen renovations · Sunrooms · Home theatresRated 4.7 out of 5 from 54 Google reviewsBurlington
06RQ ConstructionBasement finishing and main-floor remodelsBasement finishing · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Interior renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 79 Google reviewsBurlington
07Fact RenovationBasement finishing and full home renovationsKitchen renovations · Basement finishing · Bathroom renovations · Full home renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 55 Google reviewsBurlington
08Saveska ConstructionAdditions and full-home renovations, design to completionFull-home renovations · Home additions · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 38 Google reviewsBurlington
09Davies General ContractingResidential and commercial build-outsGeneral contracting · Full home renovations · Basement renovations · Kitchen renovations · Commercial build-outsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 70 Google reviewsBurlington
10Krys ConstructionBasement finishing in Halton homesBathroom renovations · Basement finishing · Framing · Kitchen renovations · Full home renovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 33 Google reviewsBurlington

What to check before hiring a basement renovation company in Burlington

Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are Ontario's and Burlington's.

  1. Registration with the WSIB

    Ask the firm for a clearance certificate from the WSIB, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. The certificate confirms the firm is registered with the WSIB and up to date on its premiums, so check its dates cover your job.

  2. Liability insurance

    Ask for a certificate of insurance that names the firm and shows commercial general liability coverage in force for the dates of your job, and check that the subcontractors it brings in are covered too.

  3. The building permit from Burlington

    Building permits for homes in Burlington come from the City of Burlington, and finishing a basement or adding a secondary suite usually needs one. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.

  4. A written contract

    Get the scope of work, the payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, how changes are agreed and priced, and who handles permits and cleanup, all in one signed contract before any work starts.

  5. The warranty

    A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.

Types of basement renovation company in Burlington

The 10 firms on this list fall into 3 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.

Basement specialists5

Basement specialists work mainly on basements, from family rooms to secondary suites.

Renovation companies3

Renovation companies renovate existing homes, one room at a time or all of it at once.

General contractors2

General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.

Basement renovations in Burlington: common questions

What is basement development?

It is the term Alberta builders and homeowners use for finishing an unfinished basement: framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing, drywall and flooring, often with a bedroom, bathroom or family room. Elsewhere it is usually called a basement renovation or basement finishing.

Can I add a legal suite in my basement?

In many Canadian cities, yes, but a legal secondary suite has to meet the building code and local zoning, including a separate entrance, ceiling heights, fire separation, smoke alarms and egress windows. It needs a permit and inspections, so ask the firm whether it has built legal suites in your city.

How do I keep a finished basement dry?

Deal with water before finishing: grading and downspouts that carry water away from the house, a working sump pump where the house has one, and repairs to foundation cracks. Then insulate and frame in a way that handles moisture. Ask the firm what it checks before it starts framing.

Can I add a bathroom in my basement?

Usually. A basement bathroom needs a drain connection, which can mean breaking the concrete floor to reach the main drain, or a pump system where the drain sits higher than the floor. The plumbing work needs a permit and inspection.

How do I check that a contractor in Burlington is registered with WSIB?

Ask the firm for a clearance certificate from the WSIB. The certificate confirms the firm is registered with the WSIB and up to date on its premiums, so check its dates cover your job.

Who issues building permits in Burlington?

Building permits for homes in Burlington come from the City of Burlington. For basement renovation, finishing a basement or adding a secondary suite usually needs one. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.

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