Assured Basements

Basement Renovation
Toronto ON M3J 2E5
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Katrina in Peterborough
Katrina in Peterborough
1 review Millbrook, ON
5/10

Legal basement apartment

We wanted to finish our basement as a legal apartment for my parents. We always conveyed this to all contractors we had inquired with including this company. So when we were given our initial quote on the first meeting (where my husband and I signed and put down $2000) we thought that the quote given would be the cost of the project. I knew that there would probably be added costs in the end of it all, but figured it would be close to the quote in the end. When we had the meeting in the showroom to pick our selections for finishes (which I did like that process) we were gobsmacked at the cost given to us at the end of that meeting. It was practically double the initial quote. When I had questioned that, I was told that I was not quoted for a legal basement apartment although I know my husband and I had communicated that from the start. At this point we already felt committed and I did have some faith that these guys would deliver a nice space in the end (this is a learning experience for us and a big character check). We were not happy that the initial quote basically doubled by the end of the selection meeting but when I had previously inquired with other contractors regarding a legal basement apartment the costs were pretty much to par. We just felt like we were in a "bait and switch" situation. The company could improve greatly with their sales approach and transparency in that way. A company that is fully transparent regarding finances and cost would benefit greatly in gaining full trust of their clients.
With that being said we are satisfied with the work that was done and all the workers that came to our home to provide a safe and nice space for my parents to live in. All workers were courteous and professional and always left the space clean at the end of their work day. I appreciate Camillo working really hard especially in the end to patch up any rough finishes. It took longer than expected to finish but the end result was a safe legal basement apartment for my parents that is cozy and well done- a space that they enjoy.

Approximate cost of services:
$100,000.00
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Thank you for your feedback, Katrina! Our sales managers are exceptionally knowledgable and we have no doubts regarding their transparency. Although we can certainly sympathize with your feelings regarding the budget, when significant changes and additions are made to the originally quoted design, there will of course be commensurate cost increases. Had you been more transparent in your concerns, the team could have stuck to the original plan and/or we could have come to a mutual release. That being said, we do apologize for any misunderstanding or unease this may have caused your family, and we wish you all the best.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Barrie, ON
10/10

Basement

From the first moment I reached Assured Basement to the end of the project, I was delighted with the entire team's professionalism, attention to details, eagerness to complete everything on time with the highest quality of service and material.

Mike, Ryan, Perry, Enrique and other team members, thank you so much!

I would select Assured Basements over and over if I had more unfinished basements :)

Approximate cost of services:
$48,000.00
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Thank you for your feedback! We hope you're loving your new space :)

Shayne in Ajax
Shayne in Ajax
1 review Ajax, ON
9/10

Basement Project, Ajax, Ontario

We are very satisfied with the work of Assured Basements. On the day that we met Mike, we discussed about our budget. He is very enthusiastic and knows what he's doing. He walked us through the process and came up with preliminary plans and estimated price. He also gave us a discount which we really appreciate. They were also able to start the project a week earlier than the scheduled date. Before they started they put protection on the floors and and were also very careful when bringing their materials and equipment down. As we have noticed, and also a very good reason why we highly recommend them is that all of their staff are very friendly, polite, and courteous. They hire subcontractors (which is normal, like any other construction companies), and like their own staff, were also very respectful and professional. They were all accommodating whenever we check/ask what is being done. We were never uncomfortable the whole time that our basement is being done.

If there is one thing that needs to be improved is their coordination. There were instances that our phone calls were unreturned whenever we have inquiries about materials selection/ work schedule. Sometimes, they will just show up even if it is not in schedule and we are not at home. Their payment plan works by stages, but there were times that we were billed even if the job is not done yet. These matters were resolved, but like any other client, this can be very stressful especially when your fund comes from a loan.

Overall, as shown in the pictures, Assured Basements have done a near-perfect job on our project. We are very satisfied with the result. We highly recommend them and will be calling them again for future projects.

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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Thank you Shayne and Ervin for trusting our company for your basement renovation and we hope that you and your family have many years to enjoy this basement together with your family.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Ajax, ON
10/10

Basement renovation

We hired a contractor to renovate our basement but it turned to be a nightmare as the contractor ruined our project; the design, the framing, the drywalls, and electricity did not fall under the Ontario Code. Huge thanks to Assured basement Inc. to easily fix everything and giving us a wonderful experience!

After calling Assured basement Inc., we had Michael coming over; he checked the basement and gave us a reasonable estimate price.

After that Ryan, make a visit to the house to be sure what plan to carry out for a proper work as the basement was done unprofessionally with the previous contractor. Quick thinking, Ryan changed the design of the basement from one bedroom basement to a two bedrooms and a den. With a friendly and professional manner, Ryan explained to us with a detailed manner what needed to be done and the timeline for the work to be done.

First step is the demolition: When the worker start the demolition process, we noticed that the workers always clean the mess after them.

After demolition, Ryan came and shared with us the new design to submit to the town.

The approval of the design was fast and the work in the basement started. All the workers that comes to do the job are very respectful, punctual and professionals with great communication skills about what they are doing.

Because we have to enlarge two windows in the basement, Ryan used his expertise and skills to enlarge only one window instead of two while respecting the code. This save us money!

After finishing the basement, we are extremely pleased to have good-looking two bedrooms legal basement with Nice flooring, Beautiful kitchen, Stylish Bathroom. It was done very professionally and quickly. We cannot thank you too much Assured Group Inc. for such excellent job! Thanks to everyone that was involved in this project. Way to go Assured Basement!

Approximate cost of services:
$135,000.00
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Thank you Rachid and Family. It was an unfortunate situation that you hired someone else before us and it went rogue. However you are happy with the team here at Assured Basements and you can now finally rent your basement legally without having to worry as all inspections are passed and we here at Assured Basements appreciate your trust and patience in letting us conduct the necessary steps to rectify the work that had been done by previous contractor. Since you have your now finished legal basement your rental income from it will pay the investment back in couple years and then its net positive income.

Hopefully in future as well when you have a basement renovation project we will be the first to call on your list.

Regards,
Mike
Assured Basements.

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Guelph, ON
9/10

Half solution basement renovation

Even though we went with the half solution the assured team treated us no different from the rest. Huge shout out to Andrej, Nathan, Ryan, Mike, the plumbers, drywallers, framers, tapers, hvac, electrical. Mike was very professional. Andrej and Nathan were quick to jump on any questions and issues my family and I encountered through our adventures together. I'm in the construction business and deal with customers everyday. The way we were treated was in a very professional and respectful manor. I realized fast I was in great hands and could be stress free with everything they did.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Thank you James for trusting Assured Basements with your basement reno in Guelph. We offer the shell solution to customers like you who are handy and can do the finishes themselves. We take pride in our work whether your a full solution or shell solution customer. Im happy to hear that the team was able to meet your expectations. Enjoy your basement renovation.

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Vaughan, ON
10/10

Perfectly finished what they promised and scheduled!

I was very lucky to have Assured Basement! They made sure that we were aware of what each portion of the cost was dedicated to. The consultation with Mike, Perry and Ryan were clear and if we had any questions, they would make himself available to help us out. We were also provided with a very detailed schedule of when the workers were coming in and what specific area they were going to accomplish each day. Job finished within scheduled in six weeks.
I had no stress during that time, they trust me and I trust them. Time so fast to get new beautiful basement!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$65,000.00
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Thank you for your feedback, Mike! We know how important it is for everyone to have a clear understanding of scope and cost; we're so glad this was your experience. Hope your family is enjoying your beautiful new space :)

Private User
Private User
1 review Woodstock, ON
10/10

Basement Renovation in Woodstock

We are thankful that we found Assured Basements to complete our finished basement. Weve owned our home since 2010 (when we first built it) and finally after years and years of the space remaining unfinished, we wanted to get it done in 2022.

I reached out to several companies, and Assured Basements was the ONLY company that responded to our inquiry and were so quick, and professional!

Mike came to our home, and viewed the basement space, and was able to give us a general baseline idea of the renovation cost right away. We then ended up having to put our plans on hold for a few months due to circumstances outside of our control, but as soon as we were ready to resume in early summer, Mike happily reconnected with us quickly, and we got things rolling.

From that point on, the process was quick! Within a few short weeks, Andrej and Hollis came to our home, and helped us plan the layout of our space; we visited the showroom and made all of the design selections. Shoutout to Caneisha who designed us an awesome wet bar!

Once construction began, the work ethic of Nathan and everyone that was in our space for the actual construction and renovation process was great. we found everyone responsible, and professional, and they made an effort to be as non-disruptive as they could when possible (as much as one can be during a renovation!) knowing that I work from home.

As homeowners we were able to follow along with each stage through the Buildertrend App that they use. We were appreciative of the teams responsiveness and transparency during the overall process.

With any post-renovation questions weve had, Ryan, Andrej, and Mike and the rest of the Assured Basements team have continued to remain responsive and professional with answers. We use our basement all the time now!

Approximate cost of services:
$68,500.00
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Company Response

Thank you for your detailed review! We are so glad to read about your great experience with the team; from sales, to design, to execution. Communication is important to us and our customers, so it's wonderful to receive feedback on our process that reinforces this. It was a pleasure working with you, and we hope your family is loving your new space :)

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Toronto, ON
10/10

Basement Renovation Cambridge

We are so thankful for the amazing team at Assured Basements. The sales manager Salik came to visit our house and was able to accurately scope and price our basement. When we were getting quotes we had about 6 different basement companies come in and alot of them were not even willing to come to the house and wanted to book zoom call. We as a family come from trades and have knowledge that you cannot price a contracting job through Zoom. Assured basement has raised the bar in their process, detail to attention, communication and softwares they use.

I am very pleased with the basement renovation and would like to thank the entire team. Ryan, Mike, Derrick, Andrej, Hollis especially for their commitment on our basement renovation. Me and my husband Highly recommend Assured Basements.

Approximate cost of services:
$65,000.00
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Thank you for your feedback! We are proud of our dedicated and hardworking team, and we're so glad you can attest to their commitment. Hope you're enjoying your new basement :)

Private User
Private User
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Permitted Basement renovation

We were looking to renovate the basement of our new home, and contacted several contractors. It was difficult to get a timely quote from anyone and everyones schedule was too packed to accommodate our preferred timeline.

We contacted Assured after seeing an ad in a local flyer. They attended our home and generated a quote almost instantly after evaluating the space and taking measurements. We had some moisture issues to address before starting any work and they were helpful and supportive in suggesting how we could do that without rushing us to start work.

We had never done a home Reno and were nervous about such a large purchase. We received responsive transparent and professional service from start to finish.

Their work was well done and were just a great group of people. Caneisha was ever so helpful during the design process and really helped us through the process. Ondrej was spectacular and very knowledgeable.Ryan was also a great sounding board and convinced us to ensure the work was permitted to protect our Tarion. All the subs did great work . Really appreciated Dan our finisher going the extra mile too.

The job was finished weeks ahead of the communicated schedule. The best part of the experience was the client service and watching each stage.

We have been singing Assureds praises to friends and family and really are thankful to have such great extra living space.

Approximate cost of services:
$70,000.00
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Thank you for your review! We are so glad that your experience reflects our values of being transparent, professional, and providing top notch workmanship + customer service. It was a pleasure working with you; and we hope you're enjoying your beautiful new space :)

Private User
Private User
0 reviews Barrie, ON
10/10

Awesome basement reno.

My wife and I decided to finish our unfinished basement in our 10 year old home, we were a bit worried about finding the right Contractor and concerned about the timing of the project, we wanted it completed by Christmas and we sort of left it till the last minute to do so.
After investigating a few companies we decided to go with Assured Basements.
Wow, did we hit a home run. not only did they do an awesome job, there pricing was reasonable and they finished it a week and a half earlier than first projected, giving us more than two weeks to decorate and furnish
our amazing new basement.
Now we are ready to host our family Christmas.
Can't thank the Assured team enough for there professional work ethic the speed in which they accomplished the job and the quality of the workmanship.

Great job!

Dave and Jan, Barrie ontario.


Approximate cost of services:
$80,000.00
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Thanks for your feedback, Dave & Jan! It was a pleasure working with you, and we're so glad to have been able to deliver the basement of your dreams right in time for your family Christmas gathering. We hope you continue to enjoy your beautiful new space for many years to come :)

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More about Assured Basements

CATEGORIES
Basement Renovation
SERVICES
Basement Renovation Basement Remodelling Basement Shell Solution
SPECIALITIES
Full Service Basement Specialists
WEBSITE
https://assuredbasements.ca/
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
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