Maple Leaf Basement transformed our unfinished basement into a beautiful family room. The team was professional, punctual, and kept us informed throughout. The finished space is warm, well-lit, and our kids use it every single day. Exactly what we envisioned.
Sarah L.
Toronto
We engaged Maple Leaf specifically for design and permit management before bringing in our own construction team, and the experience was outstanding from the very first consultation. Their drawings were complete, accurate, and fully OBC-compliant, approved on first submission with no comments or revision requests from the city building department. The permit process that we had dreaded turned out to be entirely stress-free because their team managed every communication and every inspection scheduling on our behalf. Their knowledge of Hamilton's specific permit requirements saved us weeks of back-and-forth and kept our project on schedule. We would not hesitate to recommend their design and permit service to any GTA homeowner.
Steven N.
Oshawa
Maple Leaf handled everything - design, permits, construction, and registration. Our legal basement apartment was completed on time and rent-ready at handover. We found a tenant within two weeks. The rental income already covers our monthly financing payment. Best investment we have ever made in this home.
David K.
Toronto
We needed a comfortable and private guest suite for visiting family members who stay with us regularly. Maple Leaf designed a bedroom, ensuite bathroom, and sitting area that functions beautifully as a self-contained space. The finish quality is excellent throughout - flooring, drywall, trim, and fixtures all done to a high standard. Our family loves staying there and always comments on how comfortable and well-designed it feels. Professional team, clean job site every day, and no surprises on the final invoice. Exactly as quoted.
Lisa C.
Hamilton
We wanted a proper home theatre, not just a television on a wall. Maple Leaf delivered exactly that - tiered seating, acoustic insulation, dimmable lighting, and full equipment integration. The result exceeded every expectation we had going in. Our family has not visited a movie theatre since it was completed.
Jennifer M.
Vaughan
Maple Leaf finished our basement with an open entertainment area and a custom wet bar that has become the centrepiece of every gathering we host. The cabinetry, countertop, plumbing, and lighting are all beautifully executed and clearly built to last. Every guest who visits comments on how impressive the space looks and feels. The team was skilled, organized, and communicative throughout the entire project. They delivered exactly what we discussed during the design phase without a single surprise.
Robert H.
Whitby
Maple Leaf built our below-grade separate entrance from excavation through to final finishing. The team was knowledgeable, code-compliant, and thorough at every stage. The finished entrance looks clean and blends beautifully with the home exterior. They managed every permit and inspection without any involvement from us whatsoever. A completely seamless experience from start to finish.
Michael T.
Scarborough
We were genuinely nervous about navigating the permit process for a legal basement suite. Maple Leaf handled every application, inspection, and municipal registration without us making a single call to the city ourselves. The finished unit is modern, functional, and beautifully finished throughout. Our tenant moved in the week after handover. The rental income has already made a meaningful difference to our monthly household budget and we could not be more satisfied.
Christine W.
Markham
Adding a bathroom to our basement made a significant difference in how our family uses the space every day. Maple Leaf managed the plumbing permit, rough-in, and full finish without a single issue arising. The 3-piece bathroom is beautifully tiled, well-designed, and exceeded our expectations in every way. Worth every penny and then some. We could not be happier.
Amanda R.
Kitchener