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Legal Basement Contractor in Aurora

OBC Engineering and Municipal Second Unit Registration

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Planning to build an authorized secondary suite in your Aurora home?

        KCDL handles foundation alterations and secondary suite construction throughout Aurora’s established estates, planned communities, and growing northern neighbourhoods. We manage the approval process by coordinating architectural plans, structural calculations, and Ontario Building Code requirements from the outset. Whether you are adding value in Bayview Northeast, legalizing an investment suite in Aurora Highlands, or creating a private apartment near Bayview Wellington, our owner-led approach keeps the project aligned with Town regulations, efficient permitting, and quality finished results.

Turnkey lower-level conversions and structural retrofitting engineered specifically for Aurora property owners and real estate investors.

Zoning Conformity. Structural Precision.

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Legal Suite Conversions
Second Unit Legalization
Basement Apartment Retrofits
Personal Use Conversions
Separate Walkout Construction
Egress Window Installation
Fire Separation Upgrades

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Town of Aurora parking requirements for a second unit?

The Town of Aurora’s zoning regulations require residential properties with a secondary dwelling unit to provide at least one separate, off-street parking space for the occupant of that unit. This space must be provided beyond the parking required for the primary dwelling and arranged so that it does not interfere with required front-yard soft landscaping.

What headroom metrics apply to a legal basement ceiling in Aurora?

To secure municipal registration from the Town of Aurora, the lower-level suite requires an absolute finished vertical clearance of 1.95 meters (6 feet, 5 inches) in all living areas, kitchens, and bedrooms. The code allows a minor concession for mechanical components: localized bulkheads sheltering heating ducts or plumbing drains can drop to a minimum of 1.85 meters (6 feet, 1 inch). Any space falling below these continuous thresholds requires structural excavation and floor lowering to achieve legal compliance.

Is an independent electrical inspection required in Aurora?

Prior to the Town of Aurora granting final occupancy approval or registering the secondary dwelling unit, the electrical installation must undergo a separate inspection by the Electrical Safety Authority (ESA). The inspection confirms that all new wiring, circuits, and the dedicated sub-panel have been installed in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Electrical Safety Code.

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