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Basement Finishing & Legal Basement Apartments in Aurora, Newmarket & King City

Whether you want more living space or a legal rental unit — we design, build, and finish basements with expert craftsmanship and full code compliance.

Licensed & Insured
Code-Compliant Legal Suites
Premium Materials
Transparent Pricing

Transform Your Basement Into a Beautiful, Functional Living Space

A finished basement adds huge value to your home — and gives your family more space to live, work, and relax. We create basements that feel like a true extension of your home, not an afterthought.

Basement Finishing Services Include:

Framing & insulation
Drywall, taping, mudding, painting
Flooring (LVP, laminate, carpet, tile)
Lighting design & pot lights
Feature walls & built-ins
Storage rooms & closets
Bathrooms & rough-ins
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC
Stairs & handrails
Soundproofing options
Egress window installation

Popular Basement Styles:

Family recreation room
Home theatre
Home office
Guest room
Gym
Kids playroom
Bar or kitchenette
Music or hobby room

Build a Legal, Income-Generating Basement Apartment

A legal basement apartment is one of the smartest investments a homeowner can make. It provides long-term rental income and increases property value — but it must be built properly and to code. We handle everything from design to permits to final inspection.

Legal Suite Services Include:

Architectural layout & design
Permit handling
Separate entrance creation
Egress window installation
Fire separation & soundproofing
Full plumbing & electrical upgrades
Kitchen installation
Bathroom installation
Laundry hookups
Waterproofing
Heating & ventilation adjustments
Smoke/CO detectors & code compliance

Why Build a Legal Suite?

Earn rental income

Generate monthly revenue to offset mortgage costs

Create a safe in-law suite

Keep family close while maintaining privacy

Increase resale value

Legal suites add significant property value

Bring basements up to code

Meet current municipal requirements

Comply with regulations

All work meets Ontario Building Code standards

Before & After Gallery

See the transformation of finished basements

Before and after basement finishing - exposed joists to modern living room
Before and after basement renovation - unfinished to bright modern space

Why Homeowners Choose Us

Code-Compliant Work

We follow Ontario Building Code requirements closely.

Full-Service Contractor

Design → Permits → Build → Final Inspection.

High-Quality Materials

Premium flooring, lighting, drywall finishing, moisture systems.

Local Experience

Serving Aurora, Newmarket, King City & the entire York Region.

Basement Renovation Process

From consultation to completion

1

Free Home Consultation

We review your basement and discuss your goals.

2

Design Plan + 3D Layout (if needed)

Perfect for planning suites or entertainment spaces.

3

Permit Handling

We take care of drawings, applications, and compliance.

4

Build Phase

Framing, electrical, plumbing, insulation, drywall, flooring, and finishing.

5

Final Walkthrough

A clean, beautiful basement ready to enjoy or rent.

Modern finished basement with cozy lighting

Pricing & Packages

Flexible options for every basement project

Basement Finishing Packages

Basic

Basic Finish

Flooring, drywall, lighting

  • Drywall & painting
  • Flooring installation
  • Basic lighting
Most Popular
Standard

Standard Finish

Flooring, drywall, accent walls, bathroom rough-in

  • Premium flooring
  • Feature walls
  • Bathroom rough-in
  • Pot light installation
Premium

Premium Finish

Full custom basement with bathroom + entertainment space

  • Full custom layout
  • Complete bathroom
  • Entertainment features
  • Built-ins & storage

Legal Basement Apartment Packages

Legal Conversion

Converting finished basement to legal standards

  • Code compliance upgrades
  • Egress windows
  • Fire separation
Recommended

Complete Legal Suite Build

Full kitchen, bathroom, laundry, fire separation

  • Complete kitchen
  • Full bathroom
  • Laundry hookups
  • Separate entrance

Custom Legal Apartment

Ideal for rental income or family use

  • Custom design & layout
  • Premium finishes
  • Full permit handling
  • Rental-ready specs

Service Area

Aurora
Newmarket
King City
Oak Ridges
Holland Landing
Richmond Hill
York Region

We've completed basement finishing and legal suite projects across York Region.

What Homeowners Say

"They transformed our unfinished basement into a beautiful legal suite. Professional, on time, and handled all the permits. Highly recommend!"

Sarah M.

Aurora

"Our basement is now a home theatre and guest room. The quality is outstanding and they kept everything clean during construction."

Michael T.

Newmarket

"We now have rental income every month thanks to our legal basement apartment. BRAC made the whole process easy and stress-free."

Jennifer L.

King City

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Finish Your Basement or Build a Legal Apartment?

High-quality basement finishing and legal basement suites — built safely, beautifully, and to code.