Furnishing Basements
Your basement has the potential to be so much more than storage space. At Altevita, we specialize in turning unfinished, underused, or outdated basements into functional, comfortable, and stylish living areas. From cozy family rooms to rental suites, gyms, or entertainment spaces, our team designs and builds basements that add value to your home and elevate your lifestyle.
Whether you’re looking to finish your basement for extra living space, create a home office, or transform it into a legal apartment for rental income, we’ll bring your vision to life with expert planning, quality craftsmanship, and full project management.
Why Renovate Your Basement?
A finished basement is one of the most valuable home upgrades you can invest in. Our clients choose basement renovations to:
Gain extra living space without moving homes
Increase property value with a finished basement
Create a legal rental apartment for additional income
Add modern features like a gym, home theatre, or playroom
Improve comfort and safety with waterproofing and insulation
At Altevita, we don’t just finish basements—we design them to perfectly fit your needs today while boosting your home’s long-term value.
Our Basement Renovation Services
We offer end-to-end basement finishing and renovation solutions, including:
Basement Finishing
Transform unfinished basements into bright, inviting spaces with complete flooring, walls, ceilings, and lighting installations.Basement Renovations
From adding bedrooms and bathrooms to building walkouts or full kitchens, our team handles every aspect of complex basement remodeling.Waterproofing & Moisture Protection
We inspect for leaks and humidity issues and apply waterproofing solutions such as crack sealing, sump pumps, and weeping tiles—so your basement stays dry and safe.Basement Underpinning
Increase ceiling height and strengthen your foundation with professional underpinning. This creates a more open, comfortable space with better long-term value.Custom Design & Layouts
Our architects and designers work with you to plan the perfect basement—whether it’s an entertainment hub, a guest suite, or a multi-purpose family space.
Want to know the cost of your next project?
Schedule your free consultation by calling (416) 856-6959 today.
Our Renovation Process
At Altevita, we like to keep things simple and transparent. Here’s how we make your renovation journey smooth from start to finish:
We begin with an on-site or virtual meeting to understand your goals, design ideas, and budget. This helps us align your vision with what’s structurally and financially achievable.
Our designers create a detailed layout and recommend finishes while providing a transparent estimate. This step ensures you know exactly what to expect before work begins.
We handle all permits, inspections, and approvals required by your municipality. At the same time, we prepare the space for construction, addressing any structural or moisture issues.
Our skilled tradespeople carry out framing, electrical, plumbing, and finishing with precision. We maintain a clean work environment and keep you updated at every stage.
Once complete, we review the finished basement with you to confirm every detail. We also test systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC to ensure everything functions perfectly.
Frequently asked question
Yes, permits are required for most basement renovations, especially if you’re adding bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens, or separate entrances. Our team handles the entire permit application and inspection process for you.
Absolutely. We can design and build basement apartments that meet Toronto building codes, fire safety requirements, and separate entrance standards so you can generate rental income or Airbnb safely.
Common additions include bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, home theatres, gyms, playrooms, wine cellars, and full kitchens. We’ll design your basement around your lifestyle needs.
Yes, basement renovations offer some of the highest ROI in home improvements. Adding living space or a rental unit makes your home significantly more attractive to buyers.
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