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If you're looking for professional basement renovation in Old South, London Renovation Experts is the trusted local team to call. We serve homeowners throughout Old South — bringing decades of expertise in basement development, finishing, and legal suite creation to one of London's mature tree-lined streets with 1940s–1960s homes communities. Whether you're finishing an unfinished basement, converting utility space into a family rec room, building a fully permitted legal rental suite, or creating a home theatre or gym, our team delivers exceptional results with full permit management and written quotes.
Old South is a beloved mid-century neighbourhood in south London featuring mature tree-lined streets and a compact, walkable grid of homes built primarily from the 1940s through the 1960s. Located between Wharncliffe Road South and Wellington Road, Old South is anchored by Wortley Road to the north and Commissioners Road to the south. The neighbourhood features arts-and-crafts bungalows, Cape Cods, post-war four-squares, and mid-century ranches in a wide variety of styles and sizes.
Old South is consistently one of London's most desirable neighbourhoods for young families and professionals. The area offers walkability to Wortley Village BIA, Old South Community Centre, and an excellent selection of elementary schools. Home values in Old South have appreciated significantly, driven by strong demand and the inherent charm of the neighbourhood's older housing stock.
London Renovation Experts designs and builds complete basement renovations across Old South and all of London. Our basement renovation services in Old South include:
Old South homes span a wide range of construction eras from the 1940s to 1960s, meaning you'll find varying basement heights, structural systems, and utility conditions. Homes from the 1940s and 1950s often have concrete block or poured concrete foundations with lower ceiling heights of 6 to 6.5 feet. Later 1960s homes typically have better ceiling heights of 7 feet. Renovation investment in Old South is strong — kitchen and bathroom updates, basement development, and addition projects are all commonly undertaken by homeowners who plan long-term ownership.
All renovation work requiring structural changes, plumbing, electrical, or new construction in Old South requires City of London building permits obtained through the Building Division at 300 Dufferin Avenue. We handle all permit documentation and inspections.
Yes — in London, building permits are required for basement renovations that add new rooms, bathrooms, kitchens, or involve electrical and plumbing work. London Renovation Experts manages the complete permit process with the City of London Building Division at no extra charge. We prepare all drawings and manage every inspection milestone.
Yes — we specialize in fully permitted, Ontario Building Code-compliant basement suites throughout Old South and all of London. This includes separate entrance design, egress windows, soundproofing, full kitchen and bathroom, and in-suite laundry. We handle all permits, inspections, and trade coordination from start to finish.
A basic basement finishing project in Old South typically takes 4–6 weeks. A full basement suite with kitchen and bathroom takes 6–10 weeks depending on permit timelines and project scope. We provide a detailed project schedule before any work begins.
London Renovation Experts operates throughout London, St. Thomas, Strathroy, Woodstock, Ingersoll, Tillsonburg, Aylmer, St. Marys, Exeter, Mitchell, and surrounding communities across Southwestern Ontario.