What Are The Stages Of A Basement Remodeling?

Name: Rose Building Group
Address: 3305 Harvester Rd Unit 5, Burlington, ON, L7N 3J6
Telephone: 905-466-8884
Price range: $$
Rating: 5.0

Posted on March 25, 2021

An unfinished basement is full of potential. With basement remodeling, you and your family can make the most of your indoor space. Are you looking for a home office? A spare bedroom? Maybe even a home gym? With a finished basement, the opportunities are endless. Home renovation companies can help you turn your basement dreams into a reality. Here are the 8 main stages of basement remodeling.

Step 1: Apply For Permit

After deciding to pursue a basement remodelling, the first step is to develop a detailed plan and submit it to the appropriate local inspector. Make sure you apply for all necessary building permits and that your project is consistent with municipal codes for framing, electrical, and plumbing specifications. Once your permit is approved, you are ready to begin!

Step 2: Clear It Out

If you are currently using your basement for storage, you will need to clear out the area before renovations begin. Either move your belongings into the upper floors or temporarily rent a storage locker. A clear worksite will help home renovation companies complete the basement remodeling in no time.

Step 3: Test For Moisture

Basements are susceptible to moisture build-up and structural damage. Before beginning your basement renovation, check for signs of moisture build-up or any cracks or damage to your foundation. Depending on the type of damage identified, you may need the help of home renovation companies to prepare your basement for renovation properly.

Step 4: The Framing Stage

A good home renovation company will always begin by adding subflooring. Only after the subflooring is complete will a contactor move onto the structural framing stage. The first step is adding subflooring; this will help keep your basement warm, even during the frigid winter months. Step two is mounting the wall frames on top of the subfloor to ensure the space functions properly. This step allows any cool air trapped under the subfloor to then go behind the walls and onto the appropriate side of the vapour barrier.

Step 5: The Mechanical Rough-In Stage

This stage is done after you have completed step 4 and before you begin the insulation stage. It is critical to start the mechanical rough-in stage only after the basement has been fully framed. Now your contractor will do a walk-through with all subcontractor customers, finalize the plan, and begin installing your electrical, plumbing and HVAC. A building inspection by your local municipality will be done to check that everything has been properly installed and that your home renovation company can proceed to the next stage.

Step 6: Install Insulation

It is extremely important to ensure your home renovation company uses high-quality insulation material to insulate your basement. The quality of insulation used will affect your basements and directly affect your home’s energy efficiency. Rose Building Group Insulates using a continuous insulation vapour barrier and the appropriate r value for space. We can also offer special add ons like sound insulation to the interior walls for added functionality!

Step 7: Complete the Floor

Choosing your flooring will depend on how you plan to use the basement space. Due to moisture build-up potential, many home renovation companies recommend using vinyl, laminate floors, or glue down hardware. Most home renovation contractors will suggest tile for the bathroom or bar area, if applicable.

Step 7: Connecting It All

The final construction step for your basement renovation is tying everything together. Finish the ceiling with surface mount light fixtures, add custom cabinetry, finalize paint selection...This is the last chance to add in any wall features or custom trim.

Step 8: Add Decor Elements

Speaking of style, basement remodeling projects, like any renovation, present an excellent opportunity to invest in your personal design. With your newly renovated space, you can now decorate it with furniture, wall colour, art, and accents. Have fun with your area and make it your own as the final stage of your renovation. Once your decor has been added, it’s time for the fun to begin!

Luxury Basement Renovations with Rose Building Group

At Rose Building Group, we are a home renovation company that currently services Oakville, Burlington, and beyond. We offer everything from full home renovations to custom kitchens and basement remodels. Our expert team of technicians can turn your unused basement into a functional space for the entire family. We can help with every stage of the process, from initial design and planning to demolition and renovation services. To request a free quote for basement remodeling, contact the Rose Building Group at 905-466-8884.

What Our Clients Say

Our Oakville project with Rose Group was 3+ months and the overall experience was categorially outstanding. The entire Rose team, including sub-trades are patient, communicative, responsive, and professional. While any major renovation is stressful, Team Rose seem to have a calming way about them, for which we very much appreciated. The project was on time, on budget, and Rose is flexible to make sure you receive value add along the way.

The end result of our project is beyond our expectations, and we have no doubt Rose will be engaged again.

Many thanks to Matt, Neil, Alisha, Matt, Brittany, Andrew, Adam, Chris, and the entire Rose team!!!!

Dan. Oakville, ON

Matthew and his team at Rose Building Group have completed 2 projects for us. A couple of years ago we completed a main floor renovation, which included a complete kitchen reno. Just recently we completed a master bathroom renovation. The work for both projects was impeccable. Really high quality workmanship, and incredible attention to detail.

The quality of the work is truly second to none. What impresses me the most about this company, however, is the people. They are all kind, warm, genuine, and professional. I enjoyed having them in my home, and was very comfortable. It is clear that they are committed to delivering a very high level of customer service and satisfaction through both the work they do, and they way they engage with the client. It's really impressive.

Kim. Burlington, ON

We recently completed our home renovation with Rose Building Group, which included a full renovation of both the interior and exterior of our house. We feel that we could not have picked a better company to do this extensive project. When Matt first came to our house to give us a quote we could tell instantly the professionalism and attention to detail he has when looking at a project. Throughout the entire renovation, Matt was easy to get in touch with, either by phone or email, which made it less daunting on my Wife and I whenever we had questions or wanted to add something. Matt was always upfront whenever issues arose (this was bound to happen during a full renovation of an old house) and always came prepared with possible solutions for us.

His staff always presented themselves as professionals. They were very respectful when speaking to us, and with taking care of our property by cleaning up the interior and exterior before going home every night. We even had neighbours on our street comment on how well our place looked, even during the construction. It was obvious that they are a very hardworking company, dedicated to ensuring a smooth and timely renovation. Rose building group was on schedule, and completed our project by the date discussed by Matt, prior to them beginning.

If you are looking to complete a renovation of your home, rest assured that if you choose Rose Building Group, that you will not be disappointed. You will have a professional company, that will make your home beautiful!

Paul S. Burlington, ON

We decided on Rose Building Group for our main floor renovation that started earlier this year. We have nothing but great things to say about RBG and the team.

At the beginning of the renovation we were provided with a renovation schedule so that we knew what would be happening on each day and we were most impressed at the adherence to this schedule. We were also provided a Scope of Work at the beginning of the project and any changes made along the way were clearly outlined.

Their communication during the renovation process was top notch and someone always got back to us very quickly.

Matthew, Settle and entire team were so professional and Alisha, the selections coordinator, was especially helpful and went out of her way to help with some of the finishing choices.

Other than a few things that were delayed beyond their control, this renovation was completed in a very timely manner and is absolutely beautiful. They made our vision come to fruition and we hope to use them again when we are ready to renovate our main bathroom. They made the process of doing a major renovation relatively low stress and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to do a major renovation.

Great job RBG- you were all awesome!

Katie & Mike

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Katie. Burlington, ON

Matthew and his team were amazing to work with. They recently completed a full basement renovation for my personal home. I work for Baudit Interior design and have worked with several contractors and was very impressed with their professionalism, correspondence, organization and can do attitude. The whole crew worked efficiently and diligently. They were kind, respectful of us and our home and kept a very tidy work space. The quality of the workmanship and attention to detail was impressive. I would and have recommended them for any future projects.

Sylvia. Oakville, ON

Matt has a great company with a team of highly skilled craftsmen. We originally contemplated a bathroom renovation project and expanded the scope to include new staircase, hardwood flooring, crown moulding, recessed led lighting throughout and painting top to bottom. Matt’s experience was extremely helpful in that he was able to guide us in making the right choices upfront to help modernize the look of our home. His detailed approach and project management thru his team ensured we got the results we were looking for and the highest quality or workmanship and finish. We are extremely happy with the results and feel like we are in a brand new home but better. Definitely a company to talk to about renovations.

Additionally, Matt and his team adhered to all COVID protocols at all times which was very reassuring given the scope of the project with most of the work over eight weeks occurring during the third wave while we continued to live and work from our home.

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Paul. Burlington, ON

Our kitchen renovation is nearing completion and we are so happy with the work completed by Rose Building. Matt and his team were 100% engaged and had ideas to share right from our initial meeting. Everyone has been a pleasure to deal with - they are friendly, clean and their attention to detail and quality is top notch! I highly recommend Rose Building Group and we will have them back for future renovations.

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Julie. Burlington, ON

Rose Building Group completed a living room renovation for me. Matthew and his team were a pleasure to work with and very professional.

Matthews team were patient with any questions or concerns I had and took the time to explain what was happening during the project and addressed any concerns. They are very professional and CLEAN.

I really enjoyed working with Matt and his team and I am very pleased with the workmanship from the trades they used.

Matts team also took the time to do some repair work for me that had some damage.

I will use Rose Building Group for my next home renovation

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