Finished basement renovation in a Cambridge family home

Renovation Contractor in Cambridge, Ontario

Practical, well-built renovations for Cambridge families — finished basements, better kitchens, additions, storage and outdoor space that make a home work harder every day.

Licensed, insured & bonded · Serving Cambridge and the Tri-Cities
Cambridge

Cambridge homes are rarely all one type. A stone-era house in Galt, a post-war family home in Preston and a newer build on the edge of Hespeler each need a different plan, different allowances and sometimes different materials. We quote them that way rather than pricing from a template.

The requests we hear most from Cambridge homeowners are about function: the basement is dead space, the kitchen doesn't fit the family, there's nowhere to put anything, and the backyard isn't used from May to September. Those are solvable problems, and they're usually cheaper to solve than moving.

We handle the full job — basements, kitchens, additions, decks, fences, sheds and demolition — with a written quote, a schedule and a crew that cleans up daily.

Why Lugo

Straightforward work, priced honestly

No pressure, no vague numbers and no disappearing between phases. You get a written quote before anything starts, one person to call, and a finished job we're willing to warranty.

  • Licensed, insured and bonded
  • Free written, itemized quotes
  • One point of contact start to finish
  • Clear timelines and daily cleanup
  • Quality materials, no shortcuts
  • Workmanship warranty
Local coverage

Cambridge Communities We Serve

Cambridge is really several communities in one city, and renovation work varies accordingly. Galt, West Galt and East Galt include historic and heritage-influenced properties where original masonry, older framing and previous alterations shape what's practical. Preston has a strong stock of established family homes that respond well to kitchen updates, basement finishing and additions. Hespeler blends older village streets with newer subdivisions, and Blair remains a quieter, largely rural-edge pocket with larger lots suited to outbuildings and yard projects. We assess each property on site before pricing.

  • Galt
  • Preston
  • Hespeler
  • Blair
  • West Galt
  • East Galt
How it works

What working with us looks like

01
On-site visit

We look at the home, take measurements and hear what's not working.

02
Written quote

Itemized pricing with clear inclusions and a realistic start window.

03
Permits & build

Applications and inspections managed, then a sequenced build.

04
Final walkthrough

Site cleared, debris removed and the work reviewed with you.

Our work

Projects that add everyday function

Finished basement rec room in a family home
Basement rec room
Home addition expanding a family kitchen and dining area
Kitchen-and-dining addition
Custom backyard shed built on site for extra storage
Custom backyard storage shed
FAQ

Cambridge renovation questions

Basement finishing, kitchen renovations, bathrooms, home additions, decks, fences, custom sheds, demolition and general home improvements — all handled by our own crew and coordinated trades.

Yes. Older Galt and Preston homes often bring uneven floors, previous DIY alterations, original wiring and masonry considerations. We inspect for those during the estimate so the quote reflects the real scope rather than a best case.

Most finished basements land between roughly $35,000 and $85,000. The main cost drivers are square footage, ceiling height, whether a bathroom or bedroom is added, and how much moisture control the space needs. We price yours after seeing it.

Yes — rear and side additions, extensions and second-storey work where the foundation and structure support it. Additions require drawings, permits and inspections, all of which we coordinate.

We build custom decks in pressure-treated wood and composite, plus privacy fences, replacement fencing and gates. Everything sits on frost-depth footings so it stays level through Ontario winters.

Call 905-746-3900 or send your details through the quote form. On-site consultations and written quotes are free with no obligation.

Get a free Cambridge renovation quote

Tell us what you'd like to change about your Cambridge home and we'll come out and price it in writing.