Create A Second Suite For A Second Income

WELCOME TO PENGUIN BASEMENTS

Aurora Basement Renovation & Finishing Contractor

With easy access to 400 series highways and major U.S. and Canadian markets, Aurora offers all the advantages of an urban centre, while encompassing the atmosphere of a small town. No wonder Penguin’s massive growth owes a lot of thanks to the communities of York Region like Aurora for our rapid expansion over the last few years.

Furnished Basement, Easy Living

A finished basement is not only an aesthetic changeup but it also opens the doors to a whole host of other possibilities. For one, an extra room with less fragile furniture is perfect for a playground for the kids. No longer do you have to run around during the winter and pandemic times to prevent the kids from playing where they leave behind a trail of broken vases and stained furniture.

Perhaps you plan on installing a playground for the young ones so they can go downstairs and build a fort, make a restaurant, or be captains of their pirate ship. Maybe they’ve already grown up and are “too big” for all that.

Mini soccer for the kids
Table tennis
Futsal
Personal Home Gym
New Office Space / Workplace

Invest More Now and Profit Later

A finished basement is a perfect tool if you need extra cash. Your basement is the perfect gold mine literally right at your door. Second suites are legal rentals that have been permitted ever since 2010 by the Town of Aurora and can grant you up to an additional couple thousand dollars a month!

Second Suites Are Permitted In:

Detached Dwellings
Semi-Detached Dwellings (One Common Wall)
Link Housing Dwellings (Townhouses)

All properties are subject to numerous zoning provisions and by-laws detailed by each respective municipality. These zoning provisions require strict adherence and thus a well-experienced and knowledgeable team to turn your basement into what you’ve always dreamed of while making sure city hall doesn’t come knocking at your door with a public notice and fine.

Why Penguin Basements?

At Penguin Basements, we try to make life for you as worry-free as possible and get you the glamorous basement you’ve always dreamed of.

We Come to You: Our staff will come to your home for a consultation to tour your basement and discuss your needs with a free in-home estimate. Read below for more info about our current COVID-19 measures.
Clear-Cut Planning: Our design consultants will inspect your space and create detailed schematics to maximize both ceiling height, light, and create a comfy and inviting atmosphere in your basement. Up to 3 unique concepts of your finished basement design will be created and viewed by you in a 3D virtual tour.
Proven to Last: Penguin Basements has been awarded the Consumer Choice Award in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 in the GTA. As well as being HomeStars verified which ensures our commitment to eco-friendly building practices which reduces your energy output and even helps you save on your heating bills.

Your Financing Options

Penguin Basements offers unique benefits to those who choose to partake in our services. Anything from a 0% payment for 6 months or financing options for 12 months and 36 months intervals.

How Do We Manage COVID?

Penguin Basements is committed to ensure the best customer service experience to all its clients despite the restrictions placed upon us due to COVID-19.

Virtual Sales Team Option: We are happy to provide online virtual design and quote opportunities to ensure minimal contact if you feel uncomfortable with an in-person consultation. Our team is trained in knowing all the ins and outs of basement design and city bylaws to give you the most accurate estimate on the spot.

Online Selection System: Your design selections may also be done virtually as well with interactive software that allows us to tour you through all the options as well as 3D virtual tours of potential basement designs all from the comfort of your living room.

Enhanced Safety Measures: Our policy stipulates that no more than 9 personnel are allowed on-site at any given time. Our team also ensures that substantial cleaning and disinfection take place before the completion of the project to maintain the health and safety of our clients. Finally, a 6mm Polyethylene vapour barrier is provided upon request to contain the basement from the rest of the home to prevent contamination.

How To Make An Appointment

Hiring a professional basement contractor is as simple as calling us at 416-633-7180 or emailing us at Info@basementscanada.com today for more information. Fill out the free estimate form located on our website to determine the basement that best suits your needs.

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BASEMENT INFO

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What is Aurora’s policy on Second Suites?

Try out our Second Suite Calculator to see if it makes sense for you.

Request a FREE In-Home Consultation, Preliminary Drawing and Estimate.

Basement Showcase Open House Calendar.

Nearest Office

906 Magnetic Drive
North York, ON M3J 2C4
416-633-7180
by appointment only.

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• Mold-Free Materials
• Free Estimate
• Financing Available
• Fully Warrantied

What Our Customers Are Saying

”great job, quality, customer service, value for money, and over all excellent job!“
Anonymous on HomeAdvisor
”We recently used Penguin Basements to finish our basement in Newmarket, Ontario. We had seen their sign around town, and figured we should inquire about their service and finishing system. We did inquire with some other companies as well, but found Penguins' presentation made the most sense for us. We are pleased to say that everything — from the first response of our inquiry, to the finished product — has been very seamless and actually quite enjoyable.“
Dennis Foot on Facebook
”Guy... what to say?! What a guy! had the pleasure of speaking with him this evening and all I can say is that he knows housing. so informative, fun and really a helpful guy. Very honest. actually helped convince us of what needs to be done. even though he told us that renovating our basement is actually not a good idea he took the time to go over with us some other options. Eye opener! Thanks Guy.“
Francesca D'Angelo on Facebook
’Claudio, our finishing supervisor should get an 11/10. He showed incredible professionalism, skill, and commitment to making the customer happy.“
Qasim Khan on Houzz
”Basement Bliss. No contracting work proceeds without a hiccup, but it's how you contractor deals with such issues that shows whether they care about the customer or just the money. It's obvious that everyone at this company is passionate about what they do. Highly recommended.“
Reg on Trustpilot
”It was a great experience from their initial guidance in design to the final project. Biggest pros - quality of work and accountability. The builder trend app is fantastic. It was an aggressive schedule but they delivered. And our project lead Alan was exceptional. Cons - there were a few disconnects early with the demo phase. And the work comes at a significant premium, so the benefits (quick completion, accountability, quality) need to be worth it. For us they were.’
Brad on Homestars
“I wanted to thank Dan and Josh for their outstanding and professional service! I hired them to finish my basement and our basement now looks amazing. I highly appreciate their work quality and material selection!”
John T on Google
”I always had concerns about which company to use to finish my basement. Penguin Basements put me at ease, from the sales person Dan who brought an floorpan that I would never have considered, to Vince, the project manner, who kept me well informed and made sure the project was done to the highest of standards. There were no real surprises along the way, and they made sure we were happy every step. Fantastic Job.”
Todd on Homestars
”We had an excellent experience with all the staff at Penguin Basements from our first meeting, through to the end of the project. All the contractors we met throughout the project who worked on the basement were professional and did an amazing job. We can't wait to use our additional living space to entertain our family and friends!”
Linda in Ajax
”The Penguin process worked well for us and the people who worked on our basement were professional, appear very skilled, and were aware and courteous of the intrusion their work had on our family's life. Penguin Basements more than met our expectations.“
David in Newmarket
”The basement came out better than we had planned! We have already recommended Penguin to our colleagues and friends! Thank you Penguin for an amazing experience and for giving us an awesome living space that our family will be sure to enjoy for years to come!“
Chris in Stouffville
“Everyone at Penguin was very professional and helpful in our project. Not only was it finished on time and on budget but it also has a very solid construction. We are very pleased with the quality of the workmanship.”
Lisa in Toronto
"It came together ABOVE what I had imagined."
David in Toronto
"We recently moved into our new home (2009) and we planned on finishing our basement. Our neighbours across the street had your sign on the lawn so we decided to see the completed work. It looked professional and we then requested a quote. 3 weeks later we had a brand new finished basement, simply amazing and thanks for everything."
Jeff and Amanda in Richmond Hill
"Just a note to let everyone at Penguin Basements know how pleased I am with my new Basement. Your three-man crew was amazing! They started at 9am, and by 3 that afternoon, they had already framed half of the perimeter of the basement. Two weeks later the job was completed and all the debris was removed. Thank you for a great job! We couldn't be happier. I will definitely recommend your company to family and friends."
John and Rebecca in Maple
"We could not have asked for more from a Renovation Company. For starters, our consultant was very knowledgeable. He knew exactly what we had in mind and met of all of our requirements Secondly the installers were professional and efficient. And finally the basement has been a tremendous addition to our home as Greg and Mary now have a place to play with all their toys."
James and Lisa in Oakville
"After 8 years in my house I finally had it with the messy basement. I called Penguin Basements and asked them for their advice on a design. I was really impressed by all the designs and concepts Alexander created. He advised me on all my choices, gave me a great price and completed the job in just 16 days, from start to finish. They carefully cleaned up after themselves and were always anxious to accommodate me. I'm very pleased! Thanks Again!"
Cathy & Bruce in Richmond Hill
"We could not have asked for more from a renovation company. For starters, our consultant was very knowledgeable. He knew exactly what we had in mind and met all of our requirements. Secondly, the installers were professional and efficient. Finally the basement has been a tremendous addition to our home as Greg and Mary now have a place to play with all their toys."
James & Lisa in Richmond Hill
"Dear Penguin Basements, we are still raving about the quality of the job that was done in our basement. We especially feel a big difference when the temperatures hit the freezing mark! Hats off to your crew for a great job repairing the cracked walls and finishing off the basement. Thanks again for a job well done!"
Shirley & Tom in Richmond Hill