Old Basement Gut-Outs & Luxury Modern Rebuilds in Toronto
Stripping damp, outdated subterranean footprints down to the bare foundation and engineering elite, top-of-the-line modern living spaces across Toronto and the GTA.
Erasing Decades of Neglect to Build a Master-Crafted Lower Level
Tackling an old Toronto basement requires an entirely different level of structural mastery than basic remodeling. When you tear into a basement in a classic Toronto or Etobicoke property, you are looking directly at decades of settling, outdated framing, low ceilings, primitive utilities, and hidden moisture issues behind old drywall. You cannot simply cover these problems up.
At Procon General Contractors, we specialize in the comprehensive surgical strip-out and high-performance rebuild of older basement footprints. We take your lower level entirely down to its raw foundation walls and earth, correct the structural deficiencies, completely modernize the infrastructure, and build back a flawless, premium luxury estate environment. Because our owner Frank is physically on your job site every single morning, we eliminate scheduling gaps and guarantee absolute accountability.
What It Takes to Get the End Result
1. Surgical Strip-Out & Environmental Remediation
The Process: We systematically demolish and remove all old paneled walls, decaying subfloors, outdated lath-and-plaster, and abandoned partitions. We expose the raw masonry or poured concrete foundation to inspect for cracks, shifting, or mold.
The Technical Edge: All historical debris is safely sorted and removed via targeted site bins, leaving a completely clean, structurally visible canvas.
To transform a dark, damp, century-old cellar into a top-of-the-line modern living space, your project moves through a strict, code-compliant structural lifecycle:
2. Foundation Lowering & Structural Underpinning
The Process: Old Toronto basements are notorious for low, restrictive 6-foot ceilings. To achieve a top-of-the-line feel, we lower the floor footprint. We shore up the home's weight, excavate the earth in systematic sections, and pour engineered concrete footings directly underneath your original foundation walls.
The Technical Edge: This alters your home's vertical scale, safely giving you 8-foot to 9-foot clear ceilings that feel entirely integrated with your upper levels.
3. Subterranean Water Management & Damp-Proofing
The Process: We wrap your interior foundation walls in a heavy-duty dimpled drainage membrane (Delta-MS) to guide any moisture down to a brand-new interior weeping tile network. We lay a thick gravel base, install a commercial-grade automatic sump pump system with a battery backup, and pour a fresh, perfectly level concrete subfloor.
The Technical Edge: This permanently corrects historical dampness, ensuring your high-end finishes are protected by a bone-dry environment.
4. Advanced Rough-Ins & Energy Upgrades
The Process: Luxury lower levels run on heavy utility demands. We upgrade your plumbing stacks, trench out concrete for custom bathroom/wet bar layouts, and wire dedicated lines back to a modern 200-amp electrical panel.
The Technical Edge: We spray-foam the entire perimeter to modern Ontario Building Code (OBC) standards and install resilient channels with mineral wool acoustic insulation (Rockwool Safe'n'Sound) in the ceiling for absolute soundproofing between floors.
5. Top-of-the-Line Architectural Finishes
The Process: With a rock-solid, dry structure established, we execute premium interior finishes. We handle precision drywall taping, subfloor leveling, and flawless tile installations.
The Technical Edge: We seamlessly integrate luxury features like custom frameless glass wine cellars, automated home theatres, high-end wet bars with stone countertops, home fitness studios, and modern multi-piece spa bathrooms.
🏗️ One Project at a Time. Frank On-Site Every Morning.
Major foundation excavations and gut rebuilds fail when hands-off corporate sales reps pass your project down to rotating sub-contractors. Procon completely eliminates this risk.
We focus on exactly one major project at a time. Our owner, Frank, is physically on your job site every single morning with tools in hand. He personally supervises every concrete pour, inspects every plumbing rough-in, and enforces elite standards of craftsmanship until final municipal occupancy sign-off.
Fixed-Price Investments for Luxury Basement Rebuilds
We deliver comprehensive, itemized, fixed-price contracts so you face zero surprise budget changes mid-construction.
Project Type Target Investment Range Typical Structural Scope Included
Full Interior Gut-Out & Legal Suite Rebuild
$85,000 – $140,000+
Total demolition to studs, OBC egress window cutting, fire-rated assemblies, independent mechanical systems, luxury kitchen/bar, and premium multi-piece bathroom.
Structural Underpinning & Premium Turnkey Rebuild
$150,000 – $250,000+
Multi-stage concrete underpinning/lowering for 8ft+ ceilings, structural beam integrations to remove columns, commercial water-management system, sump pump, and top-of-the-line architectural finishes.
Fixed-Price Investments for Luxury Basement Rebuilds
We deliver comprehensive, itemized, fixed-price contracts so you face zero surprise budget changes mid-construction.
Full Interior Gut-Out & Legal Suite Rebuild. $85,000 – $140,000+
Typical Structural Work Included:
Total demolition to studs, OBC egress window cutting, fire-rated assemblies, independent mechanical systems, luxury kitchen/bar, and premium multi-piece bathroom.
Structural Underpinning & Premium Turnkey Rebuild $150,000 – $250,000+
Typical Structural Work Included:
Multi-stage concrete underpinning/lowering for 8ft+ ceilings, structural beam integrations to remove columns, commercial water-management system, sump pump, and top-of-the-line architectural finishes.
ESA Certified Electrical Work: Every wire pulled, pot light installed, and 220V appliance line run for your new kitchen layout is executed by a licensed Ontario Master Electrician and fully logged with the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA).
$2M Liability & WSIB Clearance: Your property is fully protected. We carry comprehensive 2-million-dollar commercial liability insurance and maintain perfect standing with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB).
Red Seal & Licensed Plumbers: Moving kitchen islands requires cutting into main stacks. All our plumbing re-routing is managed by licensed Ontario tradesmen who understand proper venting and slope metrics.
Licensed. Insured. Fully Compliant.
Ready to Re-Engineer Your Old Toronto Basement?
Don't risk your home's structural safety with basic drywall installers. Work with an experienced, licensed general contracting team that manages the entire engineering, excavation, and luxury building process from start to finish.
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Location: 39 Hawkedon Crescent, Etobicoke, ON M9W 3L6
"Procon General Contractors is an owner-operated renovation company operating out of Etobicoke, ON. Proudly serving Toronto, The Kingsway, High Park, The Annex, North York and the surrounding GTA since 1990."