Oshawa has the strongest rental demand in Durham and some of the most affordable housing stock in the region, which makes the return on a legal basement apartment here genuinely compelling. Ontario Tech and Durham College keep demand steady year-round.
- Region
- Durham Region
- Population
- 175,000
- Permits via
- Oshawa Building Services
Central and south Oshawa hold 1920s to 1960s homes — smaller, more affordable, and frequently in need of electrical and plumbing updates alongside the visible renovation. Taunton, Windfields and Kedron are 2005 onward with modern framing and tall basements. The two halves need completely different scopes of work.
Proximity to Ontario Tech and Durham College supports year-round rental demand, which is why second suites are the most common project we are asked about in Oshawa.
Permits & approvals — City of Oshawa Building Services
Oshawa permits additional dwelling units subject to building permit and registration. Older central Oshawa basements often need ceiling height verified and electrical service assessed before a legal suite is viable, and both are things we check on the first visit.
Neighbourhoods we work in
- Windfields
- Taunton
- Kedron
- Central Oshawa
- Donevan
- Lakeview
- Eastdale
- McLaughlin
- Samac
- Languages on site
- English · Punjabi · Hindi
- Response time
- Same day, usually within 2 hours
- Coverage
- Licensed, insured & WSIB covered
Not seeing your question? Call or text (647) 928-3544 — we answer same day, usually within 2 hours.
Yes. We work throughout Oshawa and the surrounding Durham Region, including Windfields, Taunton, Kedron, Central Oshawa, Donevan and Lakeview. Our most requested services in Oshawa are legal basement, home renovation, mud & paint. Call or text (647) 928-3544 for a free in-home estimate.
We come to you in Oshawa, measure on site, and hand back a written line-by-line quote at no cost. Same day, usually within 2 hours response.
Same day, usually within 2 hours· Serving the GTA, Hamilton, Guelph & Kitchener