Penguin Basements

Formerly Penguin Condos
Basement Renovation
Toronto ON M3J 2C4
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Lance Mitchell from Mississauga
Lance Mitchell from Mississauga
1 review Mississauga, ON
8/10

Finished Basement & Waterproofing

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I can speak to the product as working as advertised.
The winter season was very cold and long. I was performing a basement renovation over the winter and had the opportunity to discover all the foundation drafts, and concrete, insulation/waterproofing faults in my home. Penguin Basements' panels provided a much more warmly insulated and waterproof basement than I would have otherwise experienced with the same financial investment. Their service was helpful and accommodating to my needs. I had an excellent experience with Penguin Basements service and products.

Approximate cost of services:
$9,000.00
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George and Sameya Gewarges from Vaughan
George and Sameya Gewarges from Vaughan
1 review Vaughan, ON
10/10

Dream Basement With Home Theatre!

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We choose to go with penguin basements because of the way everything is broken up, so that everyone does what they specialize in. There was a plumber who did all the plumbing, contractors who put up drywall, electrician who worked on all the electrical work. There was even a guy who just worked on the carpet. My wife and I were really impressed with this and preferred it over some other finished basement companies that have contractors do everything and some stuff that might not be their strength.

Me and my family would recommend Penguin Basement to anyone on any budget. They are very flexible and work with you to get the basement you dreamed of. My family was very impressed by the work done in the basement washroom, the stand shower was done very well. Our home theatre also turned out great and was exactly how we imagined it would be.

Approximate cost of services:
$73,000.00
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Dennis & Constance Lue from Markham
Dennis & Constance Lue from Markham
1 review Markham, ON
10/10

cOMPLETE BASEMENT FINISH EXCLUDING A KITCHEN

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On behalf of my family and I, we would like to say "thank you" for the superb job your company did to complete our basement. After almost one full year and having now had the opportunity to show case the basement to family, friends and neighbours, the response is overwhelming and they have even expressed the desire to use your services and materials to get their basement completed.

Due to the long winter that we experienced, I can confidently say that the "magnesium" material has lived up to it's reputation in helping to reduce my hydro bill. We are looking forward to enjoying the cooler nights during the summer (thus not having to turn on our air conditioning). The basement is pleasant and a beauty to look at and we are very thankful that we used the services of Penguin Basements.

Special "thank you" to Guy and his team of men and women. I would be remiss if I did not mention you in person. George, you are a true professional, and you never cease to make everything seem easy to fulfill; Tally - you have kept everyone in line and you are a true Customer Service Respresentative - you always were on top of things and knew the right answers to give to a customer. To Harold and his men - I am very proud of you all for taking such immense pride in your work. At the end of it you are true workmen and Penguin Basements will continue to progress with workmen like you who are extremely honest and dependable and possess such great, warm personalities.

To Guy and Jim - I have the utmost respect for you both for your great communication with your clients and your willingness to go the extra mile to make us happy, and complete the work on time and within our budget. I can only see greater success for you and your company - keep up the good work.

Once again, many thanks and all the very best for the future.

Regards,

Dennis and Constance Lue

Approximate cost of services:
$45,000.00
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Jonathan R from Thornhill
Jonathan R from Thornhill
1 review Thornhill, ON
10/10

Finished Basement

Penguin basements finished our basement in November 2013. They came in right on budget and they finished one day faster than they said they would. The staff we dealt with were all very professional and approachable. We would highly recommend Penguin to anyone looking to finish their basement.

Approximate cost of services:
$40,000.00
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Mary Levitski
Mary Levitski
2 reviews Brampton, ON
10/10

Basement Reno

I was very pleased with the level of care and professionalism I experienced throughout the job. I am a very paranoid person by nature and every time I had a question or concern, the team was always very helpful. The job turned out great, and the attention to detail was very noticeable in the final product.

Approximate cost of services:
$37,000.00
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Susan from Maple
Susan from Maple
1 review Maple, ON
10/10

Basement renovation

The professionalism offered was very helpful and the basement renovation was within the timeline promised, and my basement looks stunning....They were always available for any questions concerning renovation. Thanks Penguin Basement for your beautiful work!!!

Approximate cost of services:
$50,000.00
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ID from North Vancouver
ID from North Vancouver
1 review North Vancouver, BC
10/10

Basement reno

They renovated the basement, it took about 3 weeks. It was very clean, they kept everything very neat, very professional. I felt confident in the work they were doing. I called them about a few things I was uncertain about (in terms of deliveries etc.) and they always provided me with an answer and delivered when they said they would. Overall I’m very pleased and would work with them again in the future. I have already recommended them to a number of people.

Approximate cost of services:
$0.00
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Alex from North York
Alex from North York
1 review North York, ON
10/10

basement reno

They did the entire basement; set up the walls, did the floor, bathroom, living room, bedroom, lighting and electrical. We have been very happy with the work, it was done just as promised, time wise and there were almost no unexpected problems. They did the work they said they would. They are very professional, knew what we needed, worked with our budget.

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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John from Maple
John from Maple
1 review Maple, ON
3/10

basement reno

I was not impressed with the work that was done. They renovated almost the whole basement. I’ve had a few issues with the quality of work, the walls are not straight, the doors do not work too well, and it took a long time to complete the work. They had told me it would be two weeks, some modifications needed to be made so I had expected it to take longer than that, but in the end it took over two months to be completed.

Approximate cost of services:
$35,000.00
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More about Penguin Basements

Penguin Basements is your full-service Basement Renovation Company.

Nothing beats a finished basement as a cost-effective way to add living space or rental income to your home in the Greater Toronto Region. Whether you need design, permits or a stunning build, be sure to call the Renomark certified contractor Penguin for a Free Estimate today.

You'll find hundreds of our satisfied customers all across Southern Ontario in the GTA, the Tri-Cities Area and the Greater Ottawa Area. Our experienced, trained professionals make it easy for Penguin Basements to stand behind every job we do. So, If there's a basement renovation in your future, contact Penguin Basements today, where 100% total satisfaction is guaranteed! Don't get scammed by fly-by-night operators, unrealistically low prices, too short build times or fake reviews. We invite you to visit us in person anytime.

• Basement Renovation Specialist
• Guaranteed Mold-Resistant Materials
• FREE In-Home Design & Estimate
• Easy Financing Available
• No Interest for 12 Months*
• Transferable Limited Lifetime Material Warranty
• 2-Year Comprehensive Warranty
• Exclusive Penguin Benefits

Be sure to check our one of our Basement Showcase Open House weekends where you can inspect our work up close and in person!

CATEGORIES
Basement Renovation
PRODUCTS
Fully finished basement design and build inclusive of Kitchens, Bathrooms and Custom features.
SERVICES
Basement renovations, basement waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space encapsulation.
BRANDS
Penguin Family of Companies Penguin Basements Penguin Condo & Reno
STYLES
Classic, Country, Modern, Contemporary, Retro, Unique.
SPECIALITIES
Custom basement builds within your budget.
WEBSITE
http://www.basementscanada.com
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2011
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
120
LICENSES
Fully Licensed in every municipality we serve.
MEMBERSHIPS
BILD, RENOMARK
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
BONDED
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
2-Year plus Limited Lifetime Material Warranty.
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