Suite & Basement Renovations

Sometimes, interior renovation alone just isn't enough, and the fact is, you just need more space!  Or maybe you have an unused basement that would make an excellent rental or in-law suite? However, you may not know what options you have, or where to begin. If this is how you're feeling, we'd love to hear from you! will listen carefully to your needs, and provide you with some options for expanding your space or creating a livable suite with best suite & basement renovations.

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Turn Ordinary Spaces Into Suites With Purpose

Do your parents/in-laws need to move in? Would some extra income as a mortgage helper be nice? Are your children still at home but it's time for them to have their own space? There are endless reasons why you may want suite & basement renovations or re-purposing of a space into it's own separate suite, and we would love to hear about it! Our experienced team of basement renovation contractors will walk you through the process of turning your ordinary space into a functional, stylish suite, to suit your specific needs and purpose. Request an estimate for your basement renovation.

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In-Law Suites

Rental Suites

Work Or Play In a Separate Space That’s All Your Own

From functional workshops and home offices to the man (or woman) cave of your dreams, if you’ve got the space on your property, detached units are often a great alternative to an addition attached to your home.
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Shops

Home Offices

Man Caves

Detached Garages

Stay Put By Building Up Or Building Out

If you've outgrown your home, but would hate to move, building home additions either out into your yard or onto an upper deck may allow you to stay where you are! Our team at Hickey Construction will assess the space and come up with some possibilities so you can decide what would best suit your needs. From there, we'll take care of everything, and give you the extra space you need to stay in the home you love.
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Dann Konkin

Homeowner, North Vancouver

Testimonials

Daniel Hickey was the contractor/builder that was responsible for the re-building of my home in North Vancouver between September 2012 and April 2013. During this time, Dan demolished and re-built my home with impeccable care and workmanship. My wife and I are absolutely thrilled at the quality of the work that Dan did for our home. I also asked Dan to build a new work shed in my back yard. He conducted the job very professionally and built a product which met my exact standards and expectations as well as being on time and on budget. I have recommended Dan to my friends and family for their building needs and I would certainly engage Dan again should I need any additional work done.

Greg Letham

Homeowner, North Vancouver

Testimonials

As our general contractor Mr. Hickey completed several projects including our master ensuite, kitchen and outside deck. Throughout our projects I have found Daniel to be highly effective, professionally responsible and a pleasure to work with. He is honest, efficient and had our well being foremost in his mind. Daniel’s extensive knowledge of construction allowed us to utilize his expertise in creating a timeless update to our home. His ideas and ability to work with our existing structure helped us to see possibilities in a different light. He took the time to meet with us and discuss all of our options to maintain our budgets. Each job was completed on time with care and attention to detail. He was extremely clean and tidy in the workplace with minimal disruption to other areas of the home. The feedback from family and friends regarding the work that was completed was overwhelming. I would highly recommend Hickey Construction and not hesitate to use him again for any projects in the future.

Murray Williamson

Homeowner, North Vancouver

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We hired Daniel Hickey and Hickey Construction to perform design, landscaping and construction related to our outside front/side deck and walkways. The large decks are an essential design feature to our Cape Cod style home and needed to be replaced with care and precision to maintain the character of the house. Daniel performed the work on time, on budget and worked carefully to preserve some of the deck undercarriage with considerable cost savings to us. Daniel also exhibited good listening skills and patience with conflicting design ideas. This was essential to accommodating and ultimately completing some of the features we wanted to ensure good curb-side appeal for our home. Daniels home builder training and experience is an added bonus to hiring Hickey Construction whom we would recommend for anyone looking for quality workmanship, a pleasant working experience and good cost control.

Roger Harrison

Homeowner, Tsawwassen

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We have had Daniel and his team do a couple of jobs for us and have been extremely pleased with the end results. The most recent project was a cedar fence and gate, constructed to enclose our back yard. For this project we gathered three quotes and Daniel’s was competitive with the other two. The materials showed up on time and the he and his crew were always on-site when they said they would be. The work was completed on time and the finished product was exactly as promised. On another note we have had other contractors working at our home and have had less than positive feedback from our somewhat high maintenance next door neighbour. Daniel and his group were not only great to work with but they were extremely patient and pleasant with our neighbour, going out of their way to make sure the neighbour was not put out. Much to our surprise even our neighbour gave us great feedback on the work and workers. We anticipate that we will have Hickey Construction back onsite in future and would not hesitate to recommend Daniel to any other homeowner.

Patricia Fournier

Homeowner, Port Coquitlam

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Thank you for the work you did for us. Both the garage door framing at the house and the laminate flooring at the office. I knew it would make a big difference to have the flooring put in but the job you did was great! My many thanks for the professional and quick work you made of this. The difference when you walk is in is amazing. And thank you very much for the help and direction in the selection of the laminate. And as to the garage door framing you did on the house – I have had other trades people comment on the pride in workmanship that they saw. They said they rarely arrive to find such a well-built frame. Pretty surprising coming as unsolicited from other tradespeople. I told them I would pass the comment along. Your name is in our rolodex for sure!

John MacPhail

Homeowner, Fort Langley

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We were first introduced to Daniel when he was sent to deal with an insurance claim. We were so impressed with his work, humour and professionalism we had him and his crew construct a 25 ft covered front veranda, a 900 sq ft raised deck and interior items for the handicapped. His eye for detail, his expectation for perfection and quality, and his ideas (far better than ours) are to be commended. After 2 countries and 6 houses this has been the best experience. On time. On budget. Thank you!

Gary Khind

Homeowner, White Rock

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Dan did our composite decking in White Rock. They turned out beautifully and on time. I would definitely use Dan again for my future jobs.

Hazel Halliday

Homeowner, Langley

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Daniel and his crew rebuilt a large deck for me. I had seen him at work on a friend's project and was impressed by his attitude and eye for detail. On my own project, I appreciated his reliability and efficiency and have been really pleased with his work. When some unexpected repairs were needed, he took them on with good humour, and his cheery New Zealand "No worries" eased my mind. Daniel always showed up as arranged, worked efficiently and had a happy crew. They were very pleasant to have around. I would not hesitate to hire his company in the future.

Anonymous

Homeowner, Surrey

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Daniel and his crew tore out an old deck and replaced it with a new Trex composite deck. They did a fantastic job, Daniel was very accommodating and took care of all our requests. Daniel was great to deal with. Job was done in a timely fashion Would not hesitate to recommend Daniel.

Ronnie Stanton

Homeowner, White Rock

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Daniel and the team did amazing work for us. Swift and on budget with a better than expected end result.

Dann Konkin

Homeowner, North Vancouver

Testimonials

Daniel Hickey was the contractor/builder that was responsible for the re-building of my home in North Vancouver between September 2012 and April 2013. During this time, Dan demolished and re-built my home with impeccable care and workmanship. My wife and I are absolutely thrilled at the quality of the work that Dan did for our home. I also asked Dan to build a new work shed in my back yard. He conducted the job very professionally and built a product which met my exact standards and expectations as well as being on time and on budget. I have recommended Dan to my friends and family for their building needs and I would certainly engage Dan again should I need any additional work done.

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Greg Letham

Homeowner, North Vancouver

Testimonials

As our general contractor Mr. Hickey completed several projects including our master suite, kitchen and outside deck. Throughout our projects I have found Daniel to be highly effective, professionally responsible and a pleasure to work with. He is honest, efficient and had our well being foremost in his mind. Daniel’s extensive knowledge of construction allowed us to utilize his expertise in creating a timeless update to our home. His ideas and ability to work with our existing structure helped us to see possibilities in a different light. He took the time to meet with us and discuss all of our options to maintain our budgets. Each job was completed on time with care and attention to detail. He was extremely clean and tidy in the workplace with minimal disruption to other areas of the home.

What Our Clients Say

Murray Williamson

Homeowner, North Vancouver

Testimonials

We hired Daniel Hickey and Hickey Construction to perform design, landscaping and construction related to our outside front/side deck and walkways. The large decks are an essential design feature to our Cape Cod style home and needed to be replaced with care and precision to maintain the character of the house. Daniel performed the work on time, on budget and worked carefully to preserve some of the deck undercarriage with considerable cost savings to us. Daniel also exhibited good listening skills and patience with conflicting design ideas. This was essential to accommodating and ultimately completing some of the features we wanted to ensure good curb-side appeal for our home.

What Our Clients Say

Roger Harrison

Homeowner, Tsawwassen

Testimonials

We have had Daniel and his team do a couple of jobs for us and have been extremely pleased with the end results. The most recent project was a cedar fence and gate, constructed to enclose our back yard. For this project we gathered three quotes and Daniel’s was competitive with the other two. The materials showed up on time and the he and his crew were always on-site when they said they would be. The work was completed on time and the finished product was exactly as promised. On another note we have had other contractors working at our home and have had less than positive feedback from our somewhat high maintenance next door neighbour. We anticipate that we will have Hickey Construction back onsite in future and would not hesitate to recommend Daniel to any other homeowner.

What Our Clients Say

Patricia Fournier

Homeowner, Port Coquitlam

Testimonials

Thank you for the work you did for us. Both the garage door framing at the house and the laminate flooring at the office. I knew it would make a big difference to have the flooring put in but the job you did was great! My many thanks for the professional and quick work you made of this. The difference when you walk is in is amazing. And thank you very much for the help and direction in the selection of the laminate. And as to the garage door framing you did on the house – I have had other trades people comment on the pride in workmanship that they saw. They said they rarely arrive to find such a well-built frame. Pretty surprising coming as unsolicited from other tradespeople. I told them I would pass the comment along. Your name is in our rolodex for sure!

What Our Clients Say

Frequently Asked Questions

The cost of basement renovations in Fraser Valley can vary widely depending on the size of the space, the scope of the project, and the materials used. On average, you can expect to spend between $20,000 to $70,000 a full basement renovation in Vancouver and nearby areas. It's best to get a detailed estimate from a contractor to understand the specific costs for your project.

Yes, renovating your basement can significantly add value to your home. According to Architectural Digest, renovating your basement and converting it into a living area has 86% return on investment. That said, when well-executed basement renovation can increase your home's living space, making it more attractive to potential buyers. It can also provide a high return on investment (ROI), often recouping a large percentage of the renovation costs when you sell your home.

The timeline for a basement renovation can vary depending on the complexity of the project. On average, a basement renovation can take anywhere from 6 to 12 weeks. Factors such as obtaining permits, the extent of the work, and unexpected challenges can influence the duration of the renovation.

Yes, in most areas, you will need a permit to renovate your basement. The specific requirements can vary depending on your location and the scope of the renovation. It's important to check with your local building department to understand the necessary permits and ensure your renovation complies with all building codes and regulations.

Planning suite and basement renovations involves several key steps:

  1. Assess Your Needs: Determine how you want to use the space (e.g., additional living area, home office, gym).
  2. Set a Budget: Establish a realistic budget that includes all aspects of the renovation, from materials to labor.
  3. Design the Layout: Work with a designer or architect to create a functional and attractive layout.
  4. Hire a Contractor: Find a reputable contractor with experience in basement renovations.
  5. Obtain Permits: Ensure all necessary permits are obtained before starting the renovation.
  6. Prepare the Space: Clear out the basement and address any moisture issues before construction begins.

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