Our Services

Basement Suite Build

Unlock the untapped potential beneath your home. We build fully finished, legal basement suites designed for rental income, extended family, or additional living space — with every detail done right.

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The Opportunity

Turn Your Basement Into a Valuable Asset

In Metro Vancouver's housing market, a well-built basement suite can generate significant rental income while adding real value to your property. Honest Renovations builds basement suites from the ground up — framing, insulation, plumbing, electrical, flooring, bathrooms, kitchens, and all finishing work. Our co-founders' deep expertise in plumbing, electrical, and drywall means you're getting top-tier craftsmanship on every essential system in your suite.

What's Included

A Complete Basement Suite Build

Framing & Layout

Structural framing designed to maximize usable square footage while meeting all BC building code requirements.

Insulation & Vapour Barrier

Proper insulation and moisture control to keep the suite warm, dry, and energy-efficient year-round.

Drywall & Ceilings

Full drywall installation, taping, mudding, and smooth finishing for walls and ceilings throughout the suite.

Plumbing

Full suite plumbing including bathroom, laundry hookups, and kitchenette or full kitchen plumbing as required.

Electrical

Dedicated panel, outlets, lighting circuits, and smoke/CO detector installation to code for a safe, legal suite.

Flooring

Moisture-resistant luxury vinyl, laminate, tile, or engineered hardwood installed throughout the suite.

Bathroom & Kitchen Fit-Out

Full bathroom installation including tiling, fixtures, and vanity. Kitchenette or full kitchen as per your design.

Painting & Trim

Professional painting, baseboards, door casings, and all finish trim to complete the polished look of the suite.

How It Works

Our Renovation Process

Building a basement suite is a significant project. We break it down into clear phases with open communication throughout.

Consultation & Planning

We assess your basement, discuss layout options, review permit requirements, and provide a detailed quote with a clear project timeline.

Permits & Demolition

We guide you through the permitting process and handle any necessary demolition and site preparation with care.

Rough-In & Structure

Framing, insulation, plumbing rough-in, and electrical rough-in are all completed before walls are closed.

Finishing & Handover

Drywall, flooring, bathroom, kitchen, painting, and trim — we complete every finish and walk you through the completed suite.