Navigation
Call Today:(250) 384-6091

Love the Space Downstairs

Extra space for the kids, welcoming space for guests, an additional income stream, or the ultimate entertainment room — you have many great reasons to renovate your basement beyond the once traditional refuge for dad.

In addition to providing additional living space, Victoria basement renovations can offer great value in the form of legal income suites. Studies have shown future buyers consider homes with secondary suites to be worth up to 10% more on average. Whatever your reason for transforming the space downstairs, a basement renovation can be an ideal investment.

Basement Renovations Have Unique Challenges

Since Greater Victoria has a large stock of older homes, many of the basements we come across are unfinished.

In these situations, the exposed walls, ductwork, wiring, and piping make planning and estimating more straightforward. But if your basement is already finished, it can be more difficult to make decisions without extensive investigation. Poorly placed plumbing, outdated electrical wire, and unsecured exterior walls (for earthquake resistance) are common problems. Other complications include low ceilings, moisture penetration, and hazardous materials like Asbestos. A MAC Reno Design-Build expert will know what basement hazards to look for and how to best deal with them.

Beyond the Basics: Customizing Your Basement

A basement remodel isn’t just about adding walls and flooring—it’s about creating a space that truly fits your needs. Imagine what your home would be like with a:

  • Private guest suite for visiting family, aging parents or boomerang children
  • Home theatre for sharing your favourite movies and popcorn.
  • Home office where you have space to keep everything organized.
  • Creative studio or craft space to build what you love.
  • Luxury laundry room with a space for everything and everything in its place.
  • Family Room to play games and make memories.

We bring your vision to life with thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and a seamless renovation process.

Why choose MAC Reno Design-Build for Your Basement Renovation?

At MAC Reno Design Build, we specialize in transforming basements into functional, comfortable, and valuable spaces, tackling common challenges with proven solutions.

Victoria’s Trusted Design-Build Firm For 45+ Years

We bring decades of expertise to solve complex basement challenges like low ceilings, moisture issues, and outdated structural elements.

Experience Making Basements Comfortable

We design basements with radiant floor heating, heat pumps, high-performance insulation, and proper ventilation, ensuring a comfortable and energy-efficient space year-round.

Design-Build Methodology

A proven process that eliminates renovation stress. Our step-by-step approach ensures your project is completed on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to your daily life.

Award-Winning Design Team

Whether you want a bright and inviting living space, a legal suite, or a custom entertainment room, we create functional designs that elevate your home.

Experience-Backed Innovation

We can overcome low ceilings, awkward layouts, and exposed pipes with strategic design solutions, ensuring your space is efficient, stylish, and livable.

What Your Neighbours Are Saying About Working With MAC Reno Design-Build

We were very happy with the quality of materials and workmanship on the reno of our basement to provide a two-bedroom suite for family. The sub-trades did their best to make the experience as smooth as possible for those of us living in the rest of the house. Our project leader and project manager did their best to communicate with us. Despite delays, some of which were for dealing with the unexpected in the old basement, the finished work was worth the wait. I cannot emphasize enough how excellent the workmanship was, thanks to the various crews from the sub-trades. The men and women working for MAC Reno are real professionals.
Linda

Basement Renovation FAQ

Is my basement too low to create a living space?

There are many great solutions that we can use to maximize headroom in your basement renovation, ensuring that everyone can feel comfortable within the space, but there are some homes that just don’t meet the minimum requirements to build an extra room — a bit too tall to be called a crawlspace, but too short to be used as a living space. In these cases, we might be able to find extra headroom by lifting your home: extending the basement foundation to add a few more feet of clearances to unlock a ton of livable square footage for you and your family. This can be a cost-effective way to add more square footage without building an entire addition or a secondary dwelling unit.

Are basements too wet to be a comfortable living space?

While Victoria doesn’t seem to have as many below-grade basements as other regions across the country, it’s possible that your basement — especially in an older home — might always feel damp. Whether it’s a musty smell or a chill in the air that just won’t go away, our construction team can help you keep the space warm and dry using advanced building techniques and innovative waterproofing products.

How do I make my basement living space comfy and energy-efficient?

While basements can sometimes be drafty and damp, our professional design team can help you seal up the space to prevent moisture from getting in and then set you up with a heat source – whether that’s an energy-efficient heat pump, a decorative gas fireplace, or radiant floor heating. Update your dark and dingy basement and create the space you’ve always wanted.

I don’t really need an extra living room – what else can you do to my basement?

That concrete-floored space downstairs can be so much more than a place to store boxes of holiday decorations. Imagine how much you’d love it if it were set up as a fully functional craft room with a space for all of your supplies and a worktable that you don’t have to clear off every time you want to use it. Or maybe your home needs a book nook. A man cave. An upgraded laundry room. A home theatre. A games room. Whatever might make your life better, we can help you turn that space into something awesome.

Basement renovation projects in Victoria, BC

Do you have unused space downstairs and want to turn it into an enjoyable part of your home?

Here are a few projects we’ve completed that bring more usability without changing the footprint.