WELCOME TO PENGUIN BASEMENTS

Bradford Basement Renovation & Finishing Contractor

Looking for a qualified basement contractor to get the job done in the Bradford, Ontario area? With easy access available from Highway 400, our team comes equipped from our head office to your doorstep within a matter of minutes. If you’ve recently moved into a new home with an unfinished basement and are considering turning that basement from a dusty lair into a cozy den, you have some work ahead of you.

If done alone, a basement renovation can take months requiring intricate inspection, planning, design, and reliable implementation to avoid leaks, cracks or infestations. At Penguin Basements, we understand the struggle facing homeowners when making such a difficult decision and are here to help you through the process every step of the way.

The Penguin Advantage

When choosing between Penguin Basements and any other basement contractor, we ask you to take a rational look. With more than 80% of our builds coming as a result of family, friend and neighbour referrals, our numbers don’t lie.

Penguin Basements offers all its clients a limited lifetime transferable warranty on its projects as well as a minimum two year warranty so that whatever may happen, we’ll make sure to pick up the slack.

Our team of experts ensure that your project is completed with top-quality materials and impeccable timing. This is due to our business philosophy of “kaizen” a Japanese term meaning change for the better. If you ever find yourself dissatisfied at any point, feel free to inform your project manager and we’ll make sure to listen and incorporate your ideas into our design.

Our Process

Taking customer’s concerns seriously is our central motto and as a result, we’ve been awarded with the GTA Consumer Choice Award in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021. We are committed to providing you with the most flexible and comprehensive experience possible. This includes adjusting to the new pandemic reality we find ourselves in.

Penguin Basements offers free quotes and consultation on all basements which can be done in-home or online from the comfort of your laptop. After this, we move onto a proposal detailing your expenses and payment plan. All payment plans are diverse with various options ranging from financing for as little as $87/week to an exclusive deal to pay 0% for the first 6 months.

Finally, we perform an on-site inspection to assess our limitations and create a 3D virtual layout of your future basement to keep you informed which can also be accessed online at any time.

Your In-Home Resort

1. Peace and Quiet: Everyone needs a place to unwind and your basement can be the perfect escape. Set up a comfy couch or reclining chair along with a beautiful fireplace and LED lighting. Put up a flatscreen TV on the wall and a carpet and live life to the fullest.

2. Playground for the Kids: Why get in a car and drive the kids to the park when the fun can be brought home? A mini slide, Lego, and toys, maybe arts and crafts and a mini trampoline? That way the toys also stay in the basement and aren’t strewn across the floor and stairs.

3. Game Room: If you’re planning on getting together with friends or just having some good old-fashioned family fun, install a ping-pong table or pool. Why not also futsal and darts? Even mini soccer isn’t out of the question, in that case just make sure to get rid of the vases.

4. Your Personal Gym: Staying in shape has become more difficult than ever with fitness centres closing down left and right. The perfect way to have a reliable workout is to bring it home so that your gym is available 24/7 without any restrictions.

5. Work Comes First: With more of us working from home than ever before, we need a place where we can settle down and get done what needs to be done. Have you been procrastinating on that project that you would have done if not for the constant distractions? Have your very own cozy office tucked away in the basement.

Finances – What Do You Stand to Gain?

Your basement, while great for personal use, also attracts a lot of potential customers. Put up some walls and have separate rooms, one which can be a bedroom, another a bathroom and the main hallway can be a kitchen/ living room. This is a separate dwelling unit within your home and can be used as a second suite.

A second suite is a home inside a home, a basement that you rent out to other people, and plenty of people interested. This legal rental can grant you additional hundreds if not thousands of dollars. This extra income monthly is enough to save up for your child’s tuition, go on a vacation or invest in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds.

With rental basements being a popular choice for university students from abroad and easy access to downtown through Highway 400, how much you stand to gain is up to you.

To learn more, call us at 1-866-262-8298 or click the button on the top right to get a free quote on your property today!

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106 Saunders Road, Unit 2B
Barrie, ON L4N 9A8
1 866 262-8298
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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

WELCOME TO PENGUIN BASEMENTS