Basement finishing
Framing, insulation, egress windows, a bathroom and a bedroom or family room, built to code.
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Basements, additions and whole-home renovations, run by one project lead.
We design, permit and build the job, send you a weekly update and keep a clean site, from the first walk-through to the final punch list.
- One leadFrom quote to handover
- Fixed priceWritten, before work starts
- PermitsDrawings and inspections handled
- Weekly updatesPhotos and next steps
Services
What we do
We design, permit and build the job, send you a weekly update and keep a clean site, from the first walk-through to the final punch list.
Home additions
Rear and second-storey additions, with foundations, rooflines and siding matched to the house.
Whole-home renovations
Open the main floor, update finishes and bring old wiring and plumbing up to date in one planned project.
Load-bearing wall removal
Engineered beam and posts, temporary shoring and a permit, so the kitchen and living room become one space.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Layout changes, cabinets, tile and fixtures, coordinated with our own plumbers and electricians.
Legal secondary suites
Separate entrance, fire separation and sound insulation for a rentable basement suite.
- Licensed and insured
- 2-year workmanship warranty
- Written fixed-price quotes
- Permits and inspections handled
- One project lead per job
How it works
How it works
Site visit
Your project lead walks the house with you, measures and talks through budget and timing. No charge.
Design and drawings
We draw the layout, bring in an engineer where walls or beams change, and apply for the permit.
Fixed-price quote
A written quote with a line-by-line scope, a schedule and a payment plan tied to milestones.
Build and walk-through
Weekly photo updates during the build, then a final walk-through and a punch list we close out.
Before and after
Before and after
BeforeAfter
BeforeAfterSample images: on your site, this shows your own before and after photos.
Prices
Typical project costs
Renovations
Basement finishingOpen-plan with one bedroom and a bathroom6–10 weeks$45,000–$85,000
Bathroom renovationFull gut, new tile, tub or walk-in shower3–4 weeks$18,000–$35,000
Kitchen renovationNew cabinets, counters and layout changes6–8 weeks$40,000–$90,000
Structural and additions
Load-bearing wall removalEngineer, beam, shoring, permit and finishing1–2 weeks$8,500–$18,000
Rear additionFoundation to finished interior4–6 monthsFrom $350 per sq ft
Secondary suiteSeparate entrance and fire separation10–14 weeks$90,000–$150,000
Ranges from recent jobs. Every project gets a fixed written quote after a site visit.
Sample imageAbout us
A renovation should feel organised
Hollowpine is a renovation company of eleven people: carpenters, two project leads and an office manager who keeps the schedule. Every job has one lead you can call. You get a written scope before we start, a photo update every Friday and a site that's swept at the end of every day.
- One lead From quote to handover
- Fixed price Written, before work starts
- Permits Drawings and inspections handled
- Weekly updates Photos and next steps
Service area
Where we work
Serving your city and the towns nearby.
- Downtown
- Northside
- Riverside
- Old Town
- Maple Heights
- Nearby towns within 40 km
Reviews
What customers say
Our project lead sent photos every Friday and the basement was done a week early. The new bathroom down there is better than the one upstairs.
Daniel R. · Basement finish
They took out the wall between the kitchen and living room and you'd never know it was there. The inspector signed off first time.
Megan T. · Load-bearing wall removal
Twelve weeks for the addition, as quoted. The siding and roofline match the old house so well the neighbours asked when it was built.
Arjun P. · Rear addition
FAQ
Common questions
Do you give free quotes?
Yes. The first site visit is free. For larger projects that need drawings and an engineer, we quote the design stage separately and credit it back if you go ahead with the build.
Do you handle permits?
Yes. We prepare the drawings, apply for the building permit and book every inspection, from framing to final.
Can we live at home during the work?
For a basement or addition, usually yes. For a whole main floor, we plan stages so you keep a working kitchen or bathroom, or we'll tell you upfront if moving out for a few weeks makes more sense.
How do payments work?
A deposit to book your start date, then payments tied to milestones like framing inspection and drywall. You never pay ahead of the work.
What if you find something behind the walls?
If we open a wall and find rot, old wiring or a problem the quote didn't cover, we stop, show you photos and give you a written price before doing any extra work.
What does the warranty cover?
Our workmanship is covered for 2 years after handover. Products and appliances carry their own manufacturer warranties, which we register for you.
Visit
Hours and location
| Mon–Fri | 7:30am–5:00pm |
| Sat | Site visits by appointment |
| Sun | Closed |
Map (sample)
Book a free site visit
Call, email or send the form and we'll get back to you, usually within one business day.
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