Basement Renovations & Suites in Burnaby, BC

We finish basements and build legal secondary suites across Burnaby, from Capitol Hill and the Heights to South Slope and Metrotown. With strong rental demand near SFU, we turn ground-level lower floors and ranchers into comfortable living space or income-generating suites built to code.

Burnaby has some of the best basement-suite housing stock in the Lower Mainland. Vancouver Specials, common across South Slope and Burnaby Heights, were practically designed for suites, with ground-level lower floors that convert cleanly into bright, legal rentals. Postwar ranchers in Capitol Hill offer real potential too, though their lower basements sometimes need extra planning. With SFU and Metrotown driving steady rental demand, a legal suite here is one of the smartest upgrades a Burnaby homeowner can make.

What we build in Burnaby basements

• Vancouver Special conversions: Ground-level lower floors finished into bright, self-contained legal suites with easy at-grade entrances.
• Rancher basement finishing: Family rooms, suites and flex space in postwar Capitol Hill homes, with planning for lower ceilings.
• Mortgage-helper suites: Legal one and two-bedroom rentals positioned for strong tenant demand near SFU and Metrotown.
• Separate entrances: Code-compliant entries that keep owner and tenant spaces fully independent and rent-ready.

What makes a basement suite legal

A legal Burnaby secondary suite requires compliant egress windows in bedrooms, minimum ceiling height, fire separation between suite and main dwelling, and a dedicated separate entrance. Interconnected smoke alarms, sound separation and proper exits are all part of the package. Vancouver Special lower floors often meet ceiling height easily, while older ranchers may need more thought. We build to current code, and your municipality confirms the precise requirements for your property and zoning.

Coastal moisture control done right

Sitting between Burrard Inlet and the Fraser, Burnaby basements face the same coastal damp as the rest of the region. We manage it before finishing begins, addressing drainage, perimeter water control, vapour barriers and air sealing, then building wall assemblies that stay dry over time. This protects your finishes, keeps air quality healthy, and ensures your new suite or living space lasts, rather than hiding moisture behind fresh drywall.

What drives your basement project investment

Your investment depends on scope. A Vancouver Special with a walk-out lower floor and good height often converts efficiently, while a low rancher basement needing drainage or height work costs differently. A full legal suite with a second kitchen, bathroom, separate entry and soundproofing adds more than a simple finish. We assess your home, confirm your goals, and provide an itemized estimate so the numbers are transparent from the start.

Why Burnaby homeowners choose us

We are a BC Housing Licensed Residential Builder with 25-plus years across Burnaby and the Lower Mainland, a clean WorkSafeBC record, and membership in CHBA and VRBA. As a former deficiency contractor for home-warranty providers, we hold our work to a high standard. You get one team and a single point of contact owning the schedule from permit to finished suite, with warranties subject to the provider's terms.