Stonegate-Queensway's postwar and Lakeshore bungalows along the Queensway corridor are among Etobicoke's most active renovation candidates — and the basement is where the biggest gains are made. Kopman Build has been delivering permitted, code-compliant basement renovations in this neighbourhood for over 25 years, from legal secondary suites to finished family rooms and home offices.
The bungalow stock in Stonegate-Queensway presents a specific set of basement renovation challenges that a general contractor unfamiliar with Etobicoke housing may not anticipate. Postwar bungalows along the Queensway corridor were commonly built with low basement ceiling heights — often 6'6" or less — which means underpinning is frequently a prerequisite before any meaningful finishing can begin. We assess this at the first site visit and give you a straight answer on whether it's worth doing for your goals.
The neighbourhood's active bungalow renovation market also means resale considerations matter. A properly permitted and inspected secondary suite in a Stonegate-Queensway bungalow adds measurable value to the property. Unpermitted work does the opposite — and Toronto home inspectors increasingly flag it. Every renovation we deliver is pulled with a permit, inspected at every required stage, and signed off by the City.
Dustin Kopman founded the company in 1999 after growing up working in construction through his family's firm, G&G Enterprise. That hands-on background means every Stonegate-Queensway project is managed by someone who understands the craft, not just the sales pitch.
Full secondary suite creation compliant with Toronto zoning, Ontario Building Code, and City of Toronto Second Suite requirements — built for Etobicoke bungalow floorplans.
Finished basement family rooms, home theatres, play areas, and entertainment spaces with proper insulation and sound isolation suited to postwar construction.
Dedicated basement home offices with appropriate lighting, egress compliance, and electrical for modern work-from-home setups in Stonegate-Queensway homes.
New basement washrooms and ensuites, including rough-in plumbing, tiling, and fixture installation.
Basement underpinning and bench-pinning to increase ceiling height in Stonegate-Queensway's low-basement bungalow stock — the essential first step for many projects.
Interior and exterior waterproofing, sump pits, weeping tile, and drainage solutions before finishing — critical in Etobicoke's older housing stock.
We visit your Stonegate-Queensway property, listen to your goals, and document the project in writing — scope, budget, and timeline.
A detailed line-item estimate with allowances and contingencies, so you know the number before committing.
We manage all permit applications, engineering consultants, and approvals with the City of Toronto — nothing falls through the cracks.
Full-time site supervision, weekly updates, and open-book cost tracking throughout the project.
Structured handover with all documentation, warranties, and a 12-month attendance window post-completion.
For the postwar and Lakeshore bungalows common in Stonegate-Queensway, a standard basement finish typically costs $60,000–$130,000. Many bungalows along the Queensway corridor have low ceiling heights, and underpinning to achieve liveable clearance adds $30,000–$80,000+ before finishing begins. Legal secondary suites run $80,000–$150,000+ including plumbing, fire separation, egress windows, and permit fees. We provide detailed estimates before any commitment.
Many postwar bungalows in Stonegate-Queensway were built with basement ceiling heights of 6'6" or less, which falls below the 1.95m minimum required for a legal secondary suite and below what most homeowners want for a comfortable family room or home office. Underpinning or bench-pinning to gain headroom is a common first step. Kopman Build assesses your existing clearance during the initial consultation and advises whether underpinning makes sense for your goals and budget.
Yes. Toronto's zoning allows secondary suites in most residential dwellings, including the bungalows throughout Stonegate-Queensway and the Queensway corridor. Requirements include minimum ceiling height (1.95m), egress windows in sleeping areas, fire-rated separation between units, a dedicated entrance, and separate or dedicated HVAC. Kopman Build manages all permit applications and inspections through the City of Toronto.
A standard basement finish in a Stonegate-Queensway bungalow takes 8–14 weeks from permit approval to handover. If underpinning is required to gain ceiling height, add 4–8 weeks before finishing can begin. A full legal secondary suite typically takes 12–18 weeks due to additional inspections and systems work. We provide a detailed schedule before construction starts so you know exactly what to expect.
Kopman Build delivers permitted, code-compliant basement renovations across Stonegate-Queensway, Etobicoke, and the GTA. No-obligation consultation.
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