--- title: "Just Basements — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/just-basements-pfvwus-pf~1166158901 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1166158901.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Just Basements" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/8d23fde3007857f7_9525-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "2853 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada" latitude: 45.4215 longitude: -75.6972 phone: "(613) 836-0306" website: http://www.justbasementsottawa.ca rating: 5 review_count: 13 best_of_houzz_awards: 17 followers: 443 last_updated: 2026-09-17 --- # Just Basements Original Houzz profile: [Just Basements](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/just-basements-pfvwus-pf~1166158901) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Ottawa, ON - **Serves:** Barrhaven, Bells Corners, Britannia, Gloucester, Hazeldean, Kanata, Manotick, Nepean, Ottawa, Stittsville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (13 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 100,000 Ideabook Saves Just Basements is Ottawa's largest basement design-build firm. We have been designing and building for over 25 years. Exciting News!! Just Basements has an upper level division ARTIUM Design Build www.artiumdesignbuild.com ### Services Provided - Bathroom Design - Basement Remodeling - Architectural Drawings - Basement Design - Custom Home Bars - Laundry Room Design - Home Gym Design & Construction - Home Theater Design - Basement Renovations - Full Service Design Build ### Areas Served - Barrhaven - Bells Corners - Britannia - Gloucester - Hazeldean - Kanata - Manotick - Nepean - Ottawa - Stittsville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Just Basements | | Address | 2853 Carp Road, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | | Phone | (613) 836-0306 | | Website | http://www.justbasementsottawa.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 443 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/justbasementsottawa/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/JustBasements - Blog — www.justbasementsottawa.ca ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Just Basements](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/just-basements-pfvwus-pf~1166158901) - **Website:** http://www.justbasementsottawa.ca - **Phone:** (613) 836-0306 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association Design Award Winner 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. GOHBA Design Awards Finalist 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. Winner of 2017 National Awards for Housing Excellence through the CHBA. - **Best of Houzz:** 17 awards (2013–2025), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 13 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-606183680, May 2021** > Can't recommend this company highly enough. They handled a big reno for us, and everyone involved was friendly and totally professional from start to finish. Every cost was agreed in advance and there were zero surprises at the end. The wonderful design team helped us to uncover a sense of our personal style that we never knew we had ;) **★★★★★ — HU-421749478, Oct. 2019** > From start to finish Just Basement was top rate. The design team took into account all of our wishes plus a few whims. During the construction phase, the team was not only very skillful but also very accommodating and courteous. In addition the production manager was on top of it all at all times. Our new space is beautiful and functional. We highly recommend Just Basements for your basement reno. **Comment from Just Basements:** > Thank you so much, it was so wonderful to work with you to design and build your stunning basement. **★★★★★ — Will Assad, May 2017** > We are very pleased with the outcome of our basement project. It was completed exactly as planned. However, the people at Just Basements are what made the project a real pleasure and their professionalism and friendliness exceed their work. **Comment from Just Basements:** > Thank you, you two were also an absolute pleasure to work with. > Sincerely the Just Basements Team **★★★★★ — Mike Kaiser, Dec. 2016** > Our experience with Just Basements was exceptional. They were extremely professional and organized, always meeting timelines and pre-arranged dates as agreed to. They exceeded our expectations for quality of service and attention to detail making sure that our vision for the living space was respected. The 3D planning tool helped us to design the basement renovation with such clarity that we were able to make informed decisions at every step of the process. It was a stress-free renovation. **★★★★★ — Richard Ding, Sept. 2016** > We hired Just Basements to design and construct our basements. They provide the top level service. First of all, they always keep the best balance of providing the information of the progress. As owner, you will feel confident about the project. Second, their designer is the best. Our designer Jenny will always have innovated and also very useful design. Last, their work's quality is very very high. After the project, we barely could find anything that we want to improve. We are lucky to have them to help us create our basement. We already fall in love with the new basement. **Comment from Just Basements:** > Thank you Richard, you were a pleasure to work with. **★★★★★ — 1995and1996, May 2016** > Norm and his team are exceptional! They were attentive and professional from start to finish. The team was concerned with every step and ensured that we were included throughout the entire process. All members of the team were punctual, dependable, respectful, and highly particular. There were no issues with the team or the process; even when adjustments or minor changes were made. Norm was highly involved and ensured that he was present and available throughout the project. We would highly recommend Just Basements - the end result is beautiful. It was amazing how Just Basements created a space that is truly a continuation of our home. **★★★★★ — augmomto3, Nov. 2014** > We could not have been happier with Norm and his team at Just Basements. From the design work to the finished product, we received what we expected. > > Sure, little issues arose - but all were handled professionally. The crew was punctual, tidy and respectful of the rest of our home. > > We have a basement that feels like another room in our home versus feeling like "the basement". I would definitely recommend Just Basements Ottawa! **★★★★★ — lovethebling88, March 2014** > I hired Just Basements to finish my basement and was very pleased with the process and the outcome. I was able to be as involved as I wanted to be during the design phase and to trust them to not only bring forward ideas but also to handle technical details and then the smooth execution of the project. When I was unexpectedly transferred to another city by my employer, Norm and the team were great at working with me to scale back the original vision and economize. The timeframe for the project was reasonable, the site tidied daily, and the quality of work excellent. Everyone was professional and friendly. I would strongly recommend them and hope to work with them again in the future. **★★★★★ — Lisa, March 2014** > We chose Just Basements over the other companies that we looked at because of their expertise in design and the great reviews that we had from other past clients. They were extremely professional and polite in the house, and cleaned up after themselves every day. They completed the basement within a reasonable time frame, and did not leave anything unfinished. They have been easy to reach for questions, even 2 years after completion - they take a lot of pride in the work they have done. **★★★★★ — Diane, Feb. 2014** > Norm and his team were excellent. The planning was very detailed and in the end proved to be vital to the success of the project. Our project started and ended on schedule. Originally we had a 1980s panelled basement which Just Basements renovated into a seamless extension of the rest of our home. Our project included opening up many small rooms and creating a family room with a gas fireplace surrounded by stonework and with shelving units/cupboards on each side, an open area for my husband's artwork and guitar instruments as well as a beautiful 3 piece spa like bathroom and guest bedroom. Two windows were enlarged to allow for proper egress. The team that worked on our space was friendly, informative, and skilled - a pleasure to work with. The trades hired by Just Basements (plumbing, electrical, gas, ventilation, stairway carpentry and dry wall) were equally professional. I would highly recommend Just Basements. **★★★★★ — Renée Dubois, July 2013** > Norm and his team are extremely professional and do top quality work. I especially liked how organized, on budget and on time the project was. What impressed me the most was the software tool Norm used to keep everyone (crew and client) on track and informed of the latest finishing selections. It was a great way to prevent delays in the project. Great team and great work! **★★★★★ — Kal Wallner, June 2013** > With the help of Just Basements Ottawa were able to take our dream and make it a reality. Our modern basement features a brewery, a bar where I serve the beer I make (8 beers on tap), a 6-seat home theater, lounge with biofuel linear fireplace, bathroom with walk in shower, urinal, and sauna. > > The basement (the scale and quality) is exactly the way we had envisioned it before the project began. We are very pleased with our project and look forward to many years of enjoying our basement. If we had to do it all over again, we would not hesitate to call up Norm again. The quality of the work is phenomenal. > > For those that are curious, we documented the entire build process from start to finish here: http://theelectricbrewery.com/basement ## Selected projects - [An Entertainers Dream!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/an-entertainers-dream-pj-vj~7436700) - Location: Carleton Place, ON - Photos: 14 - Description: This basement provides an exceptional space for entertaining! The bar and fireplace feature wall provides a focal point and division between the family room, expansive home gym and the games area which consist of a pool table and ping pong. - [Something for Everyone](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/something-for-everyone-pj-vj~7487956) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 16 - Description: “A little something for everyone” was the directive for the design of this basement renovation. The homeowner’s wanted to add a full new livable level to their two-storey home, that would allow ample opportunity for their whole immediate and extended family to enjoy for years to come. - [For Work & Play](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/for-work-and-play-pj-vj~7250140) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 13 - Description: This project was unique as it required us to create a basement that would double as an area for a home business by day and a family entertainment space by night. The business side offers a welcoming and inspiring office area, complete with multiple workstations, server room, kitchenette, and luxurious 3-piece bathroom. There was an existing separate exterior entrance off the side yard, which was incorporated into the layout for employee access, which restricts the use of the main entrance to the… - [For the Love of Books!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/for-the-love-of-books-pj-vj~6321861) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 10 - Description: This basement’s new design had to check a lot of boxes. With varying interests and requirements for this 989 square foot space the right layout and designation of space with different purposes was necessary. Custom cabinetry throughout, was a solution to many of the storage and display needs. The extensive book collection was able to find a permeant and visible home in the main part of the living space-amongst the new gas fireplace and bench seating. - [Fun & Games](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fun-and-games-pj-vj~6394284) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 10 - Description: The goal of this basement renovation was to create a new favourite room in the house for our client and their whole family! The challenge was creating a functional space out of the rather long and narrow floorplan. By creating distinct zones based off the different activities they would be used for, we were able to start developing a flow using design and architectural elements. The delineation between tv area and the games space was created using open custom millwork. The games area in the back… - [Loads of Fun! Award Winning 2019](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/loads-of-fun-award-winning-2019-pj-vj~5820953) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 10 - Description: What do you get when you mix new Grandparents with a basement renovation? Loads of fun! This basement renovation became an extension of our homeowner's main floor home by carrying their love of saturated colour into the basement. - [It's all in the details...](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/it-s-all-in-the-details-pj-vj~5820918) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: When you are located on the beautiful Ottawa River, the water is your playground - and your home is an extension of that playground. This basement renovation took into account the homeowner's active lifestyle, connection to the river and the need for a space that can support friends being active, having fun, entertaining or relaxing. The large fitness area is open and connected to the family room, billiards and bar because fitness is part of the entertainment in this space. This project was an a… - [Award Winning Basement - Epic Entertainment](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-basement-epic-entertainment-pj-vj~4279512) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 15 - Description: Ever wonder what would happen if you decided to go wild and make the basement of your dreams? That is exactly what these homeowners’ tasked us with. As their children continue to grow, the goal for this basement was to create the “it” place to be for years to come. To achieve this, we explored it all – a theatre, wet bar, wine cellar, fitness, billiards, bathroom, lounge – and then some. - [Big Design - Small Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/big-design-small-space-pj-vj~5562191) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: This fun and stylish basement entertainment space is complete with a pool table, custom bar and view to the television and family area. This project was an award finalist with the Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association Design Awards 2019. - [Award Winning Basement Project 2017](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-basement-project-2017-pj-vj~2645744) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 12 - Description: We aim for basements to be an extension of the home; not to be hidden away. This is achieved by treating spaces with the same level of finish and respect a main floor of the home would receive. In this basement, the homeowners had a classic aesthetic achieved with a tone-on-tone palette and pops of the most current neutral - navy. This creates a space that is overflowing with class and timeless elegance. We took advantage of the added bonus of a little extra ceiling height and infused the space… - [Multitasking Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/multitasking-basement-pj-vj~3972908) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 8 - [Award Winning Basement Project 2016](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-basement-project-2016-pj-vj~1727691) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: "Just a place to throw the kids." That's what many people think the highest and best use of a basement is. But they are soooo wrong. Finish your basement like this project and don't tell the kids. Now that's a far better way to use your basement. Our homeowners were looking for a comfortable space to relax, unwind and recharge their batteries. But, it needed to be an extension of their personal style, and more importantly it needed to feel like home. So keeping the space open, light and warm was… - [CHBA Award Winning Basement 2016](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chba-award-winning-basement-2016-pj-vj~2081938) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 10 - Description: We are please to share our Canadian Home Builder's Association award winning basement! The homeowner of this spectacular retreat wanted a contemporary, ultra cool place to hang out with friends. This great basement boasts a huge media room for gaming, sports and entertaining. For more fun you can move to the games room complete with a custom bar, its own huge flat screen TV, pool table and Foosball game. We incorporated strong design elements such as reclaimed vintage wood, cold rolled steel pan… - [Skate Board Park in the Basement - So Cool!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/skate-board-park-in-the-basement-so-cool-pj-vj~2310388) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: An amazing basement space for all members of the family. The large gym connects to a scooter park for the kids. When everyone is tired out, they can either go to the games room or family room to enjoy some down time. - [Uptown Basement Loft](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/uptown-basement-loft-pj-vj~1393307) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Can an old, low, dark urban basement really add valuable living space to a previously fully renovated, century town home? With a lot of vision and a lot of hard work this cellar turned out to be stellar. Our busy customers were hoping to add additional family space to their home. A place where the kids could play and Mom and Dad could hang out, all at the same time. Adding a ceiling, walls and flooring would have been the wrong thing to do when designing and building a space already this tight.… - [2014 Basement Design Award Winner](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/2014-basement-design-award-winner-pj-vj~369001) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: This stunning, modern basement project won Just Basements the 2013 Housing Design Award Winner for Basement Renovation from the Greater Ottawa Home Builder's Association (GOHBA). A sleek and stylish space with home theatre, lounge and bar creates a great getaway or a great place to entertain. The custom walnut and quartz bar boasts 8 draft taps linked directly to the customers home brewery. Talk about brew pubs; you can sit at the bar and sample great home craft beer while looking right into the… - [Family time!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/family-time-pj-vj~2093709) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: This busy, modern family of four wanted a place to unwind whether alone, with the rest of the family, or just to hang out with friends. The space needed to be comfortable, warm and inviting....an extension of their home. Removing a restrictive, existing stair foyer allowed for a great open space keeping the home theatre connected with the games table and pool table areas. An extensive duct work redesign transformed an existing horrible ceiling into a spectacular architectural feature. Stone and… - [Watch the game in style!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/watch-the-game-in-style-pj-vj~2199444) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 9 - Description: Just Basements created a cozy yet rustic space for the homeowners to watch the big game. - [Award Winning Basement](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/award-winning-basement-pj-vj~791762) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Winner of the 2015 Greater Ottawa Home Builders Association Design Awards in the Basement Category! - [Cinnabar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cinnabar-pj-vj~1205781) - Location: Ottawa, ON - Photos: 8 [See all 29 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/just-basements-pfvwus-pf~1166158901) ## Community Q&A **Q: Front bar is absolutely stunning, where can I find the materials?** *(in Photo Questions)* Very interested in the walnut and metal façade with the white quartz waterfall counter top. So any information on how to obtain these materials would be greatly appreciated. Thanks A: Hi psd35, Thank you for you question! We worked with a local cabinet company who built and installed this custom bar cabinetry. You are correct in the materials used. We would suggest reaching out to a profession cabinetry maker in your area to design and construct a similar bar. **Q: What is the wall color?** *(in Photo Questions)* The greige one A: Thank you for reaching out to us, it is Stone Habour 2111-50. **Q: what is the tile used in the bathroom steam shower walls** *(in Photo Questions)* What is the name or brand of tile used in shower on walls and ceiling? A: Hi Jami The tile we used is 4X24 Target Burano Ghisa Glazed Porcelain. Thank you for reaching out. The Just Basements Team **Q: What finish on the white cabinets** *(in Photo Questions)* and what company? Love the strong contrasts. A: Hello, thanks for your question. The cabinets were made by Deslaurier Custom Cabinetry. The finish and colour on the upper cabinets are: MDF Flat panel to match Glacier Grey Silk \#181 Hope that helps! **Q: paint colour?** *(in Photo Questions)* curious what shade of grey A: Hi, thanks for your question. The exterior stucco paint colour was chosen to match the new Hardie board siding colour which is called Iron Gray. **Q: Could you please tell me the paint colour for the walls? Thx!** *(in Photo Questions)* Looking to use it in my basement. A: Hello, the colour on the walls of this basement is Benjamin Moore, HC-165 Boothbay Gray. Hope this helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-17.*