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Welcome to Penguin Basements – Barrie

Seeking a trusted contractor to renovate your basement in the Barrie area? That’s great, because finishing your basement is a smart and cost-effective way to add extra living space to your home. On top of that, a finished basement can be a sound financial investment that will make your home more attractive and more valuable if you decide to sell in the future. So be as smart when selecting your contractor and put your trust in Penguin Basements! We have a team of basement specialists with vast experiences renovating more basements than anyone else in Ontario. In fact, we build so many basements in the Barrie area that we added a location in town for the job staging of materials. Trust us, if there’s a potential problem with your basement build, we’ve probably already encountered it and have a solution in place. Can your local handy man say that?

Furthermore, if you are thinking of renovating your basement for extra income, trust Penguin Basements and our “Second Suite Solution” approach which ensures you have a fully permitted, sound-insulated and fire-proofed residence to offer for rent. And there really is no better time to undertake a basement renovation for rental use than now as you may qualify for up to $25,000 to do so. (more info)

Regardless of how you plan on using your renovated basement space, we say don’t just think about it finishing your basement — do it! We’re there with you through every step of the process offering great advice, quality design, and excellent project management to ensure your basement not only meets your expectations but exceeds them.

So if you are looking to hire a professional basement contractor in Barrie, Innisfil or the greater Simcoe County region, give Penguin Basements a call today at 705-999-9212 or fill out the FREE ESTIMATE form on this page. We’ll then arrange an in-home appointment to examine your current basement and sit down with you to discuss your wants and needs and exactly how your basement will function to determine the very best options for second living rooms, theatres, home offices, game or playrooms, basement apartments, or just about anything else you envision.

Once we’ve established that your current basement is basically sound, the next step is to just spend some time going over what sort of improvements must be made, the kind of additions you want for the wiring and plumbing, and what kind of additions will make the basement into space you can use for years.

Every step of the way, our team will be right there. From preparing the quote to making sure every phase of the renovation is done properly as our objective is to ensure you are happy with the result. Even if you are still mulling over what kind of transformation you want, let us help. Together, we can explore your ideas, talk about what it would take to turn them into a reality, and ultimately settle on a plan that serves you best in the long-run.

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106 Saunders Road, Unit 2B
Barrie, ON L4N 9AB
705-999-9212
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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