make your home
complete.

Check out our five-step process.

Visualize Your Better Basement

The first step is an on-site meeting to discuss your vision and priorities for your basement development. We’ll explain what we do, our design packages and how the process works.

Provide a Detailed Estimate

Step two: we provide a budget and scope of work based on your needs. We send an estimate on Buildbook, our project management software platform. Here, you'll also be able to see a range of selections that fit your budget.

Source and Confirm Selections

Step three is the final confirmation of design, selections and budget. At this point, we sign the contract, take a deposit and set up a schedule.

Build Your Better Basement

Step four turns your vision into reality. On average, construction takes between two to three months. At any time, you can access Buildbook to look at selections, scheduling, budget updates, change orders and more. We maintain close communication with you throughout the entire process.

The Final Walkthrough

The last step is the most exciting: stepping into your brand-new basement. We do a final walkthrough prior to possession; then the space is officially yours to enjoy.

Review our technology platform

BETTER technology and transparency.

We utilize an integrated platform, BuildBook, that provides real-time, anytime access to your project status and schedule. You can communicate and collaborate with us too. No guesswork, no feeling like you’re on the outside looking in. It’s your home, and you’re part of the project.

Basic Basement

  • IN-HOUSE DESIGN: includes a basement floor plan and permits
  • PLUMBING FIXTURES: bathtub, shower base, fixtures, toilet
  • CABINETRY: vanity, quartz counter, under-mount sink
  • FINISH CARPENTRY: doors, trim, built-in shelving
  • FLOORING: carpet, tile, vinyl
  • TILE: bathroom walls, bathroom floor, vanity backsplash
  • LIGHTING: pot lights, room fixtures, dimmer switches
  • PAINT: spray coated doors/trim package, rolled walls
  • BATHROOM ACCESSORIES: mirror, towel bar, toilet paper holder, glass shower door

Better Basement

  • CUSTOM CRAFTSMANSHIP: woodwork, built-ins, shelving, cabinetry, stair and railing, feature walls, glass partitions, tile and stone
  • PRODUCTS: upscale fixtures and hardware, handcrafted tile, in-floor heat, steam shower, solid wood doors and trim, flush-mount air vents, luxury items
  • MECHANICAL UPGRADES: furnace, hot water tank, tankless, water softener, air conditioner, HRV, electrical panel
  • STRUCTURAL WORK: new beams to eliminate posts, egress coring and window installation, secondary entrances, load-bearing work, accessibility solutions

Best Basement

  • INTERIOR DESIGN: architectural design, interior design, 3D visuals, technical drawings
  • CUSTOM SPACES: games room, man cave/she shed, sauna, steam room, theatre room, fitness room, studio space, entertainment room, arcade, makers space
  • LEGAL SECONDARY SUITE: kitchens, fire rating, mechanical room upgrades, development permits (check out our checklist)

FAQs

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to budget?
How long will it take?
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it take?
What’s included?
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“I greatly appreciated that I could make all the selections myself, unlike other basement development companies where you're stuck working in the confines of set packages. Jared kept us within our budget and timeframe and was always reachable for any questions and updates...”  Veronica Kelly
“(Jared) is a skilled and detail-oriented carpenter. He kept our job on track, managed the sub-trades, collaborated with us regularly, offered design expertise, was flexible with changes and maintained responsive communication. He was respectful of our budget and considerate of our personal space and time.”  Tom McKay
“We hired Jared to help us complete home renovations...All the work was completed on time and professionally with great care and attention to detail. In the future, I will be using Jared for any home renovation projects we complete and would strongly recommend him to anyone else.”  Taylor Dey
“Jared did an amazing job renovating two bathrooms for us. Jared was organized, professional and helpful, making the project quick and painless with beautiful results. He employs amazing subcontractors that were very impressive. We absolutely love our new bathrooms.”  Martin Gunson
“Jared did an amazing job renovating two bathrooms for us. Jared was organized, professional and helpful, making the project quick and painless with beautiful results. He employs amazing subcontractors that were very impressive. We absolutely love our new bathrooms.”  Martin Gunson
“The work that Jared did was absolutely beautiful...We have had neighbours walk by our back fence and been told we have the nicest deck in the neighbourhood and want to get Jared’s contact information. We are looking forward to working with Jared again in the future.”  Danielle Stout

Real stories: life after the last step.

The Austin Family

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The Kelly Family

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