Basement renovations

The 10 Best Basement Renovation Companies in Victoria, BC

Updated 70 firms checked10 ranked

This list ranks 10 basement renovation companies in Victoria, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for basement renovations and related building work in Victoria: 70 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, place 2 carries a badge for what it suits best, and places 3 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank

Michael Moser Contracting

Best overall

Victoria general contractor doing kitchen, bathroom and basement renovations plus cedar decks and fences, with its own crew across Greater Victoria.

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Why it ranks here

  • Has renovated and remodelled houses around Greater Victoria since 2017.
  • Portfolio projects were built by its own crew rather than subcontracted out.
  • One person stays accountable to the client from the first site visit through the final walkthrough.
  • On complete home renovations, the crew that finishes the interior also builds the decks and fences outside.
  • Serves Sidney, Central Saanich, Saanich, Oak Bay, Victoria, Esquimalt, View Royal, Colwood and Langford.
Basement renovations · Suite conversions · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Cedar decks and fencing Victoria
Visit website Call 250-533-9666
5.0 from 25 Google reviews

Nickel Renovations

Best for basement underpinning

Victoria renovation and carpentry company finishing basements, building room and floor additions, and handling interior and exterior home updates.

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Why it ranks here

  • The team brings 25 years of experience with interior and exterior updates and added living space.
  • Specialties include basement finishing, underpinning, floor additions and home restoration.
  • Exterior work covers decks, fences, siding, roofing and gutters alongside interior trades such as drywall and tiling.
Basement finishing · Room additions · Underpinning · Custom carpentry · Kitchen renovations Victoria
Visit website Call 250-891-2108
5.0 from 20 Google reviews

Alan O'Rourke Construction

Victoria general contracting and project management company doing full home renovations, garden suites, condo renovations, kitchen remodels and custom homes.

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Why it ranks here

  • Alan O'Rourke began building at 13, helping his draftsman father rebuild the family home after a 1983 fire.
  • He worked as a framer by 19 and later site-supervised for a custom home builder in Vancouver before going independent in 2007.
  • Alan has been based in Victoria since 2015, following early condo projects in Coquitlam.
  • Counts 90+ completed projects and works with 20+ trade partners.
  • Its portfolio includes garden suites on Bank Street and Pender, condo renovations and a home renovation with a secondary suite.
Home renovations · Garden suites · Custom homes · Condo renovations · Kitchen remodels Victoria
Visit website Call 778-265-4898
5.0 from 17 Google reviews

Ranks 07 to 10

Ultimate Home Renovations

General contractor

5.0 250-213-7472CallWebsite

Hutchinson Contracting

General contractor

4.7 250-900-0215CallWebsite

House Standing Renovations

Construction company

4.6 250-419-7598CallWebsite

RCR Constructions & Renovations

Victoria and Calgary roofing contractor that also does interior and exterior renovations, chimney restoration, stucco, concrete and basement waterproofing.

5.0 403-633-9627CallWebsite

Compare the firms

FirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Michael Moser ContractingInterior renovations with decks and fencingBasement renovations · Suite conversions · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Cedar decks and fencing5.0Victoria
02Nickel RenovationsBasement underpinningBasement finishing · Room additions · Underpinning · Custom carpentry · Kitchen renovations5.0Victoria
03Alan O'Rourke ConstructionFull home renovations and garden suitesHome renovations · Garden suites · Custom homes · Condo renovations · Kitchen remodels5.0Victoria
10RCR Constructions & RenovationsRoof replacement and exterior repairsRoofing · Exterior renovations · Chimney restoration · Stucco and parging5.0Victoria

What to check before hiring a basement renovation company in Victoria

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

  1. Registration with WorkSafeBC

    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.

  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 Victoria

    Building permits for homes in Victoria come from the municipality the home is in: the City of Victoria, or Saanich, Oak Bay and the other capital region municipalities for homes outside the city, 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 Victoria

The 10 firms on this list fall into 2 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.

General contractors9

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

Basement specialists1

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

Basement renovations in Victoria: 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 Victoria is registered with WorkSafeBC?

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.

Who issues building permits in Victoria?

Building permits for homes in Victoria come from the municipality the home is in: the City of Victoria, or Saanich, Oak Bay and the other capital region municipalities for homes outside the city. 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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