Basement Renovations · Durham Region

Stop wasting
your basement's potential.

Whether you want a finished rec room, a home gym, an extra bedroom, or a rental suite — Wilworks transforms unfinished basements into spaces Durham Region homeowners actually use. Built properly, permitted correctly, start to finish.

Family owned since 2000 Permits handled Fully insured & WSIB
Finished Basement · Durham Region
Legal Basement Kitchen · Courtice
25+ Years in Durham
100+ Basements finished
Permits Handled for you
What we build

Whatever your basement
needs, we build it right.

02
Legal Basement Suites

Full secondary units built to Ontario Building Code — separate entrance, fire separation, kitchen, bathroom, egress windows, and all permits handled. We know what Durham Region inspectors require.

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03
Basement Bathroom Additions

Rough-ins, tile work, vanities, exhaust fans, and drainage — adding a bathroom below grade, done properly and to code.

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04
Separate Entrances & Walkouts

We handle excavation, framing, waterproofing around the opening, and finishing — creating a private entrance that adds privacy and value.

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05
Egress Windows

Required for any legal bedroom below grade. We handle the cut, frame, window well, waterproofing, and finishing — fully permitted.

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06
Ceiling & Lighting Upgrades

Pot lights, drywall or drop ceilings, and ductwork redirection to maximize headroom and make the space feel open, finished, and bright.

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Why renovate

The most underused space
in your home.

Most Durham Region homes have 600–1,000 square feet of basement that sits empty or used for storage. A finished basement is typically the highest return-on-investment renovation you can make — and a legal suite can pay for itself in rental income within a few years.

Add liveable square footage

Without adding to your footprint — the fastest way to grow your home.

Generate rental income

A legal suite in Oshawa or Whitby can bring in $1,500–$2,000+ per month.

Increase resale value

A finished or legal basement adds significant appraised value to your home.

House multigenerational family

A private suite for aging parents or adult children — without sacrificing privacy.

The process

From empty concrete
to finished space.

01
Assessment

We visit your home, take measurements, assess structure and access, and discuss your layout goals and budget. Legal suite or family space — we'll tell you honestly what's feasible.

02
Plan & permit

We create a detailed scope of work and handle permit applications with Durham Region's building department — so you don't have to chase paperwork or navigate inspections alone.

03
Construction

We manage everything from framing through finishes, coordinating electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and flooring with our trusted trade partners. Daily progress, clean site.

04
Final walk-through

We walk through everything together, address any final touchups, and hand over a space that's ready to enjoy — or rent out immediately.

Recent work

Basement renovations
across Durham Region.

Finished Basement · Durham Region
Finished Basement · Durham Region
What homeowners say

Trusted by Durham Region
homeowners.

★★★★★

Bill came by and gave me an honest and accurate estimate. The finished job looked great and when I had minor things I wanted adjusted, they came right back to make sure I was happy with the work. Would definitely recommend.

Samantha Ironside
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★★★★★

Over the years we have used Wilworks numerous times — they are our go-to whenever we need renovations. Basement complete reno, bar install, pergola, fencing, flooring, painting. Bill and his crew are very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.

Angie Hirani
Verified Google Review
★★★★★

It is our absolute pleasure to work with Bill and his team. Communication has never been easier. Detailed quotes before the work begins and the quality is consistently excellent.

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Get in touch

Ready to transform
your basement?
Let's talk.

Free assessments, no-pressure quotes. We'll walk through your basement, discuss what's possible, and give you an honest picture of scope, timeline, and cost.

Based in Oshawa, Ontario
Serving Oshawa · Whitby · Ajax · Pickering · Courtice · Bowmanville
Permits Handled for you on every project