This list ranks 10 basement renovation companies in Richmond, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for basement renovations and related building work in Richmond: 71 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 3 and 4 carry a badge for what each suits best, and the rest run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank
Richmond renovation firm covering kitchen remodelling, building design and landscape design, inside the home and out.
Richmond construction company working on homes under the Artin Homes name, with basement renovations among its work.
Richmond custom home builder covering Greater Vancouver with new homes, laneway houses, heritage house lifts, secondary suites and renovations.
Vancouver and Richmond design-build renovation company doing kitchens, bathrooms, legal basement suites and commercial interiors across the Lower Mainland.
Metro Vancouver renovation contractor doing kitchens, bathrooms, basements and complete home renovations, plus offices, shops and clinics for commercial clients.
Lower Mainland renovation and restoration contractor doing bathroom, kitchen and basement remodels, trade work and emergency repairs.
| Rank | Firm | Best for | Services | Google rating | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Indoor Outdoor Guy Renovations | Renovations that pair interior and outdoor design | Basement renovations · Kitchen renovations · Building design · Landscape design | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 42 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 03 | Licon Construction | Heritage house lifts | Secondary suites · House lifting · Custom homes · Laneway houses · Renovations | Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 04 | Blooming Construction | Legal suite conversions | Basement suite conversions · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Flooring and tile · Commercial renovations | Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 14 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 05 | Reno Stars Construction | Kitchen and bathroom remodels under one contract | Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Complete home renovations · Cabinet refacing · Commercial renovations | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 86 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 06 | Fine Finish Renovations | Remodels mixed with repairs and emergency work | Bathroom remodels · Kitchen remodels · Basement remodels · Emergency repairs · Leak reports | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 80 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 07 | Faber Renovations | Bathroom and kitchen remodels with showroom selection | Bathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement renovations · Flooring · Full house renovations | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 09 | JKCE Probuild Contracting | Excavation and dewatering for building sites | Excavation · Dewatering · Demolition · Site preparation · Construction management | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Google reviews | Richmond |
| 10 | Wales McLelland Construction | Warehouses, cold storage and dealership builds | Design-build · General contracting · Construction management · Tilt-up construction · Tenant improvements | Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 16 Google reviews | Richmond |
Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are British Columbia's and Richmond's.
Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. The letter is free online and shows whether the firm is registered and paying its premiums; WorkSafeBC warns that a homeowner who hires an unregistered firm can be held liable for premiums owed on the work.
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.
Building permits for homes in Richmond come from the City of Richmond, and finishing a basement or adding a secondary suite usually needs one. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.
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.
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.
The 10 firms on this list fall into 4 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.
Renovation companies renovate existing homes, one room at a time or all of it at once.
General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.
Design-build firms design the project and build it under one contract, so one firm answers for the drawings and the work.
Home builders build new houses as their main work, and some take on additions and major renovations too.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC. The letter is free online and shows whether the firm is registered and paying its premiums; WorkSafeBC warns that a homeowner who hires an unregistered firm can be held liable for premiums owed on the work.
Building permits for homes in Richmond come from the City of Richmond. 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.
What finishing or developing a basement costs in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver in 2026: prices by size, add-ons, permit fees and the big-ticket scopes.
What a legal basement suite, second unit or basement apartment costs to build or legalize in Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto and Vancouver in 2026, and which code items set the price.
The code and zoning rules a basement suite, second unit or basement apartment has to meet in Ontario, BC and Alberta: ceiling height, fire separation, alarms, exits, heating and how many units a lot can hold.
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