Basement Suite
Interior · Victoria
A rental suite reimagined as the owner’s own retreat — finished to the standard you choose when it’s for yourself.
- Full suite renovation
- Owner-grade finishes
- Turnkey walkthrough
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Home additions and basement suites in Victoria, BC
Foundation, framing, and finishing tied into your existing home — the substantial work that runs weeks or months, taken from start to finish.
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An addition is the one job where the new work and the old have to agree with each other. Foundation, framing and finishing are tied into the existing home, and where a permit applies the work proceeds under it with proper inspections.
A basement suite is the same problem in a smaller footprint. The suite below started as a rental and was reimagined as the owner’s own retreat — finished to the standard you choose when it is for yourself.
What the work covers
What’s included.
FoundationThe groundwork an addition sits on.
FramingStructure tied into the existing home rather than bolted beside it.
FinishingInterior finishing, flooring, trim and built-ins, so the new part does not announce itself.
Basement suitesFull suite renovation, owner-grade finishes, turnkey walkthrough.
PermitsWhere a permit applies, the work proceeds under it with proper inspections.
The other tradesElectricians, plumbers and the rest brought in and coordinated.
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The commercial side
How it’s priced.
Two ways, chosen together at the quote stage: transparent cost-plus, where you see every invoice, or a fixed price when you would rather have certainty. The quote is in writing with no mystery lines. Figures come after a walkthrough of your home — there is no price list.
DepositsLarger projects typically start with a deposit; smaller quick jobs usually do not need one. The exact terms are set out in the written quote and contract.
Changes mid-jobOn cost-plus work, changes are talked through, the contract scope is amended to include them, and time and trade invoices are all disclosed. On fixed-price work, changes go through a written change order.
PermitsWhere a permit applies, the work proceeds under it with proper inspections. That protects your home’s value and your insurance.
How it works
From first call to final walkthrough.
- Say helloUse the form or call — we reply within two business days, usually sooner.
- The walkthroughWe meet at your home, walk the space, and talk through what you’re hoping for.
- A clear quoteCost-plus or fixed price — your choice, in writing, with no mystery lines.
- The buildClean site, steady updates, and the right trades held to a high standard.
- Final walkthroughWe go through every detail together — it’s done when it meets the standard we’d want in our own home.
Service area
Across Greater Victoria.
VictoriaSaanichOak BayEsquimaltView RoyalColwoodLangfordCentral SaanichNorth SaanichSidneySookeMetchosinHighlands
All 13 CRD municipalities. Working hours are Monday to Friday; noise follows each municipality’s norms, generally daytime hours, with Sundays quiet.
Before you ask
Additions — questions we get.
Do you build home additions?
Yes — additions and basements are the first service listed on this site: foundation, framing, and finishing tied into your existing home.
Do you finish basement suites?
Yes. The Victoria project on this page was a full suite renovation with owner-grade finishes and a turnkey walkthrough.
Do I need a permit for an addition?
Where a permit applies, the work proceeds under it with proper inspections. That protects your home’s value and your insurance.
How long does an addition take?
Booking is seasonal. Smaller jobs can often be slotted in within days; a permitted renovation is a weeks-to-months horizon. Share your rough timeline in the form and we will tell you honestly whether it fits. We reply within two business days, usually sooner.
Do you do the drawings and design?
We do not do design work in-house. We work with designers and can connect you with one as part of general contracting.
How is an addition priced?
Two ways, chosen together at the quote stage: transparent cost-plus, where you see every invoice, or a fixed price when you would rather have certainty. The quote is in writing with no mystery lines. Figures come after a walkthrough of your home — there is no price list.
Is a deposit required?
Larger projects typically start with a deposit; smaller quick jobs usually do not need one. The exact terms are set out in the written quote and contract.
Can I live in the house during an addition?
Often yes, but it is situation-dependent — depending on how disruptive the work is, you may lose the use of one or more rooms for a stretch. Floor protection, dust barriers and a daily tidy are standard, and pets and children are kept away from the work areas.
Are you insured and bonded?
Red Seal certified, insured and bonded, with documentation available on request. WorkSafeBC coverage is confirmed on request and the WCB number appears on our documentation.
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