Ottawa basements, finished properly.
Without the surprises.
Two decades of finishing Ottawa basements: rec rooms, home theatres, in-law suites, legal income apartments generating recurring monthly rent. Permits handled. Egress windows engineered. Sound dampening between floors. The basement renovation horror stories you've heard about? We're how you avoid them.
Two ways we transform
Ottawa basements
Finish My Basement
Create the family room, home theatre, gym, guest suite, or home office you've always wanted. We handle everything from framing to final coat of paint.
- Recreation rooms & home theatres
- Extra bedrooms & guest suites
- Home offices & gyms
- Wet bars & entertainment spaces
- Kids' playrooms
Build a Legal Suite
Convert your basement into a legal secondary suite and earn recurring monthly rental income. We manage all permits, inspections, and City compliance.
- Full City of Ottawa permit management
- Separate entrance design & build
- R1 / R2 / R3 zoning compliance
- Sound, fire & egress code compliant
- Income projection consultation included
From unfinished basement to finished living space.
Drag the handle to reveal before and after. Alta Vista, Ottawa.
Before
After
Everything done
under one roof
No subcontractor shuffle. Our in-house crews handle every trade, from demolition to the final coat of paint, on schedule, on budget.
Framing & Insulation
Steel or wood stud framing with spray foam or batt insulation to Ottawa climate code. Warm winters, quiet summers.
Electrical & Plumbing
Full panel upgrades, dedicated circuits, potlights, and rough-in plumbing for bathrooms, kitchens, or laundry, all ESA inspected.
Egress Windows
Required for bedrooms and legal suites. We handle excavation, installation, and waterproofing for full code compliance.
Flooring
Luxury vinyl plank, engineered hardwood, tile, or carpet. Moisture-resistant subfloor systems designed for Ottawa's frost line.
Drywall & Finishing
Level 4 drywall finish, flat ceilings, coffered or dropped-tile options. Professional paint in your chosen palette.
Custom Millwork
Built-in shelving, entertainment units, bars, and storage, designed and built in our Ottawa workshop to fit your exact space.
Ottawa basements we've transformed
Greely Legal Suite
Red-felt billiards games room · Dark wet-bar cabinet run · Wood staircase with iron spindles
Legal Suite
Beach Family & Games Room
Billiards and lounge rec room · L-shaped grey sectional sofa · Bar counter with stools
Recreation
Barrhaven In-Law Suite
Floor-to-ceiling stacked-stone fireplace wall · Built-in glass-front bar cabinetry · Built-in gas fireplace insert
In-Law Suite
Manotick Entertainment Level
Stacked stone-veneer feature wall · Dark espresso shaker kitchenette · Stainless steel appliance suite
Entertainment
Hillcrest Luxury Bathroom & Studio
Lit built-in display niches · Leather sectional rec room · Spa-blue painted walls
Bathroom Add-on
Dunrobin Guest Suite
Open-concept living and dining · Full kitchenette with stainless appliances · Charcoal grey shaker cabinets
Guest Suite
Kanata Home Theatre
Two-sided corner gas fireplace · Large-format grey tile media wall · Wall-mounted flat-screen home theatre
Home Theatre
Westboro Family Retreat
Dark wood cabin kids nook · Orange-lined angled cutout entry · Lit display niches in wood wall
Family Lounge
Orléans Legal Rental Suite
Shiplap fireplace with reclaimed mantel · Lit glass guitar display niche · Modern gas fireplace insert
Legal SuiteTurn your basement into a revenue asset
Ottawa's 2024 zoning by-law allows secondary suites on most residential lots, including R1 single-family homes. If your lot qualifies, a legal basement suite is the highest-ROI renovation available to Ottawa homeowners.
- Works on most R1, R2 & R3 Ottawa lots
- City permit managed entirely by our team
- Minimum 6'5" ceiling height required
- Separate entrance required (we design & build it)
- ESA electrical inspection included in scope
- Fire separation & egress windows, all included
*Rental estimates based on CMHC Ottawa rental data. ROI varies by neighbourhood and unit size.
Every budget. Every vision.
Fixed-price contracts: you always know exactly what you'll pay. No surprises, no hidden costs.
- Framing & insulation (code minimum)
- Electrical: potlights & outlets
- LVP flooring throughout
- Drywall & paint (level 3 finish)
- 1 bathroom rough-in
- Egress window (1 bedroom)
- 1-year workmanship warranty
- Everything in Essential, plus:
- Full bathroom with shower & tile
- Engineered hardwood or premium LVP
- Custom built-in shelving or bar
- Flat or coffered accent ceiling
- Home office or flex room
- 3D design rendering included
- Dedicated project manager
- City of Ottawa permit, fully managed
- Separate entrance design & build
- Full kitchen with appliances
- Full bathroom (ESA inspected)
- Fire separation & egress compliance
- Soundproofing between units
- Smart metering / utility separation
- Income projection report included
Your fixed-price contract, with a detailed written breakdown, follows your free in-home consultation. Financing available →
Six steps. Zero stress.
Free Consultation
We visit your basement, listen to your goals, and walk through what's possible within your budget.
3D Design
Our designers produce full 3D renderings so you can see your space before a single nail is driven.
Permits Pulled
We submit all City of Ottawa permit applications and manage approvals, including legal suite permits.
Build Phase
In-house crews complete every trade on a fixed schedule with daily updates via your client portal.
City Inspection
We coordinate all inspections and ensure every system passes so you're fully protected and code-compliant.
Handover
Final walkthrough, deficiency list cleared, 1-year warranty issued. Your new basement is yours.
What our clients are saying
"Dream Touch turned our unfinished concrete basement into a legal suite that now earns us solid monthly rental income. The permit process was completely handled by their team. I didn't have to do a thing. Build was done in 9 weeks. Absolutely recommend."
"We got three quotes before choosing Dream Touch. They were the only company that gave us a 3D rendering before we committed. The finished result was exactly what we saw in the design: custom bar, home theatre, kids' area. Our favourite room in the house."
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