Basement Finishing & Suites
Finished basements and legal suites across Vancouver, Surrey and the Lower Mainland, built to code with the separations, exits and services the permit requires.
What’s included
- Basement finishing for your own use
- Legal secondary suites, with their own kitchen and bathroom
- Fire separation, interconnected smoke alarms and exits
- Plumbing, wiring and waterproofing done before the walls close
- Permits and inspections
A legal suite needs a building permit. The code sets the fire separation between the two homes, interconnected smoke alarms, exits, ceiling heights and window sizes, and the city inspects the work in stages.
Vancouver and Surrey each have their own rules on where suites are allowed, so we check your property before anything is drawn.
From the job site
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Basement in Coquitlam
“Had Ravi redo my basement and honestly couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Everything was done properly, the work was clean, and there were no surprises or unexpected costs along the way. Ravi was easy to deal with and made the whole process stress free. Would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to get work done.”
Basement Finishing & Suites: common questions
Do I need a permit for a basement suite?
Yes. A legal suite needs a building permit, and the city inspects the work in stages before the walls are closed.
Can you finish a basement without adding a suite?
Yes. Basement finishing covers lower levels for your own use as well as legal suites.
Planning a basement suite?
Estimates are free. Call or text (604) 908-4045, or book a consultation and we’ll arrange a visit to your property.
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