Basement renovation

Drywall, paint, trim and flooring for finishing a basement, in the right order around the licensed trades.

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A finished basement lounge with a fireplace

Quick answerFinishing a basement is mostly an order-of-work job. Permits and licensed trades come first, then inspections, then the drywall, painting, trim and flooring that make it a room. We do the finish work and plan it around the trades.

The order matters

What happens, and in what order

A basement goes from bare concrete and studs to a finished room in a fixed order. Moisture and permits are sorted first. Framing, plumbing, electrical and gas go in next, done by licensed trades and inspected before the walls close. Insulation and drywall follow, then taping, mudding, priming, painting, trim and flooring.

We handle the finish side from drywall onwards. Because it depends on the trades, we agree the schedule with you at the start and update you if it moves.

Read: what to ask before you hire a renovation contractor

What is and is not included

Where our work starts and stops

What we do

Drywall, taping and mudding
Priming and painting
Trim, doors and finishing
Flooring and surfaces, where we have confirmed it with you

What licensed trades do

Plumbing and gas rough-ins
Electrical wiring and panel work
Structural changes and egress windows
Permit applications for their own work

How it works

From bare basement to finished room

Typical order. Your basement may add or skip a step.

Check moisture and permits
Fix any damp problem, and check what the City of Edmonton requires for your plans.
Framing and rough-ins
Framing, then plumbing, electrical and gas by licensed trades, inspected before walls close.
Insulation and drywall
Insulate, hang drywall, then tape and mud the joints.
Sand and prime
Sand smooth and prime so the paint takes evenly.
Paint and trim
Walls, ceilings, trim and doors.
Flooring and hand over
Flooring goes in last, then we walk the space with you.

Reviews

What customers say about renovations

These are general reviews of our work from our Google profile, shown as written.

63 of the 69 ratings on Google are five stars. 4 of the 6 reviews below include photos of the finished work, posted on Google by the customers themselves.

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Renovations

★★★★★

We had a great experience with pulkit homes ltd.to do renovations for our new house. They did an amazing job in painting the whole house and adding a new bed room in our basement. They were so honest,reliable ,clean and kind.

4 photos on Google

Rawaa Z. (Google review)

Renovations

★★★★★

Pulkit homes is best renovation company in Edmonton.Excellent work. Attention to all details.Finished renovation is beautiful. Would recommend company to anyone.

3 photos on Google

Elain S. (Google review)

Renovations

★★★★★

We hired Pulkit to complete a small reno providing material and labor to replace flooring, install new doors and casings, install new baseboards, replace kitchen back splash, install new vanity and plumbing in 1/2 bath and paint including ceilings. He offered good perspective when choosing our colors and styles, and supplied materials at a very resonable price. His crew are hard working, very friendly and willing to change on the go or replace something not to our liking. The painters were exceptional…..very happy with the end result and the price. Pulkit is very reponsive to phone calls, showing up to site if needed, pleasant to work with and true to his word. I would recommend him for reno’s and painting.

Robert C. (Google review)

Renovations

★★★★★

I took the services of Pulkit Homes for some renovation work for my rental property in Edmonton, the service provided is great! i am based in Toronto and all the conmunication was done on phone, final results was amazing, confirmed by my realtor

Azeem K. (Google review)

★★★★★

Pulkit homes- Paul was amazing to deal with. Very good at communicating and the job was done right on time. Highly recommend

9 photos on Google

Adam P. (Google review)

★★★★★

Pulkit homes was fantastic! From meeting Paul getting our quote to the fantastic painting results. It’s like we have a new home. Work was done on time and so professionally. Highly recommend

3 photos on Google

Brian R. (Google review)

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Questions

Basement renovation questions, answered

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Do you finish basements?

We do the finish work: framing support where needed, drywall, taping and mudding, priming, painting, trim and flooring. Plumbing, electrical and gas rough-ins are done by licensed trades before walls close up. We will tell you exactly what we are quoting.

Who does the electrical and plumbing in a basement?

Licensed trades. Their work has to be done and inspected before the walls are closed and drywall goes up, so the order of work matters.

Does a basement renovation need a permit in Edmonton?

Often, yes. Adding a bedroom, bathroom or suite generally needs permits, while painting and refinishing usually does not. The City of Edmonton decides, so check before work starts. We flag it when we quote.

What is a legal secondary suite?

A basement suite built to code with permits and inspections. It has strict rules about egress, fire separation and ceiling height. We can do the finish side, but the suite itself has to be designed and permitted properly.

My basement smells damp. Should I finish it?

Fix the moisture first. Finishing over a damp wall or floor traps the problem. Find the source, whether grading, a window well or a leak, then finish.

How long does a basement take?

It depends on size and on how many trades are involved. We give a schedule with the quote and tell you early if something changes it.

How much does it cost?

It depends on size, scope and materials, so we quote after seeing the space, with each part listed separately.

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