15+ Years · 100+ Five-Star Reviews · Licensed & Insured

Your Basement Could Pay You $2,000/Month — Let's Build Your Legal Basement Suite.

A legal basement suite pays for itself within 2-3 years and adds lasting value to your home. BRIO handles everything from permits to final inspection.

  • Done in 7-9 Weeks — Guaranteed
  • Fixed-Price, Itemized Quote
  • Track Your Build Live — BRIO Keystone App
  • 15+ Suites Completed — 5.0 Google Rating
  • Free In-Home Consultation
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Kitsilano 1-bedroom suite — completed in 7 weeks

Trusted & Certified By

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Insured
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15+Suites Completed
5.0★★★★★Google Rating
15+Years Experience
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WHY HOMEOWNERS SWITCH

How BRIO Compares

We hold ourselves to a higher standard. Here's what you can expect when you work with BRIO.

Timeline

BRIO

7-9 weeks, guaranteed — guaranteed in your contract

Others

Timelines often shift due to scheduling conflicts

Pricing

BRIO

Fixed-price, itemized quote — no surprises

Others

Estimates can change as the project evolves

Communication

BRIO

Dedicated PM, same-day responses, weekly photo updates

Others

Updates can be inconsistent between projects

Warranty

BRIO

Written 1-year workmanship warranty included

Others

Warranty terms vary and aren't always in writing

Job Site

BRIO

Daily cleanup, belongings protected, proof of insurance on file

Others

Cleanup practices vary from crew to crew

Project Visibility

BRIO

Live progress, photos & messaging in our BRIO Keystone app

Others

Phone calls and emails — often left wondering where things stand

COMPLETED SUITES

Basement Suites Across Greater Vancouver

Real suites we've built for local homeowners. Every project was completed on time, on budget, and fully permitted.

Kitsilano

1-Bed Legal Suite

7 weeks

Full kitchen, bathroom, separate entrance, fire separation

Lower Lonsdale

1-Bed Legal Suite

7 weeks

Open-plan living, modern kitchen, private entrance

Mount Pleasant

2-Bed Suite with Laundry

9 weeks

2 bedrooms, in-suite laundry, full kitchen, open layout

Upper Lonsdale

2-Bed Suite with Laundry

9 weeks

2 bedrooms, private entrance, in-suite laundry, HVAC

Dunbar

Premium 1-Bed Suite

8 weeks

Full kitchen, quartz counters, private entrance, sound insulation

Lynn Valley

1-Bed Suite

8 weeks

Full kitchen, bathroom, waterproof membrane, egress windows

HOW IT WORKS

5 Steps — From Phone Call to Done

1

Call or Book Online

We schedule a free in-home visit within 48 hours. No sales pitch — just honest advice.

2

On-Site Assessment

We measure the space, check behind walls for surprises, and talk through what you actually want.

3

Fixed-Price Quote

You get an itemized line-by-line quote with a guaranteed completion date — before you commit to anything.

4

Build Phase

One dedicated crew, one project manager, weekly photo updates. We show up every day until it's done.

5

Final Walkthrough

We walk the finished project together. If something's off, we fix it before we leave.

Why Homeowners Love BRIO

On-Time Delivery

Guaranteed completion date or your final payment is on us

Fixed Pricing

The price we quote is the price you pay — no surprise bills

Daily Cleanup

Your home stays clean — job site cleaned at the end of every day

1-Year Warranty

Everything we build is backed by a written workmanship warranty

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Homeowners Love Their New Suite Income

Real reviews from our Google Business Profile

★★★★★

We recently completed a project with BRIO Construction, and it was a pleasure working with Amir. He was very clear with his requirements and communicated his vision effectively, which made the collaboration smooth and efficient.

T

TeamUP Cabinets Ltd.

Kitchen Cabinetry Project

★★★★★

Amir & BRIO Team took our 2000 sqft office and completely transformed it into a sleek, high-end workspace. The place feels brand new — modern, stylish, and super professional. The lighting, layout, and finishes make such a difference.

8

88West Realty

Commercial Office Renovation

★★★★★

BRIO Team built a stunning duplex for our investment group in 2021, and they absolutely delivered — on time and on budget, even with all the challenges of COVID. With supply chain delays and labor shortages everywhere, Amir & BRIO Team kept everything on track.

S

Soroush S.

Duplex Build, North Vancouver

AREAS WE SERVE

Proudly Serving Greater Vancouver

From the North Shore to Richmond, BRIO delivers the same quality, guarantees, and fixed pricing across all of Greater Vancouver.

Vancouver

25+ projects

Kitsilano · Mount Pleasant · Dunbar · Kerrisdale

North Vancouver

32+ projects

Lower Lonsdale · Upper Lonsdale · Lynn Valley · Edgemont

West Vancouver

13+ projects

Ambleside · Dundarave · Caulfeild · British Properties

Burnaby

9+ projects

Metrotown · Brentwood · Burnaby Heights · Deer Lake

Richmond

5+ projects

Steveston · Ironwood · Broadmoor · City Centre

Coquitlam

7+ projects

Burke Mountain · Westwood Plateau · Austin Heights

New Westminster

5+ projects

Sapperton · Queensborough · Uptown · Queens Park

Port Moody

4+ projects

Glenayre · Heritage Mountain · Inlet Centre

Our Own Technology · Included with every project

Always know exactly where your project stands — with BRIO Keystone

Most contractors leave you guessing. Every BRIO project runs on Keystone, our own project-management app — your private portal into the build, from first day to handover.

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Kitsilano Laneway House

Overall Progress68%

On track · Est. completion Aug 14

Framing
Electrical rough-in
DrywallIn progress
Finishes

Latest site photos

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Drywall starts Monday — I'll post photos as we go 👍

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Live Progress

Track your build against the schedule and watch your completion date update in real time.

Photo Updates

See the latest site photos as the work happens — no need to ask or drive by.

Message Your Team

Chat directly with your project manager in the app — with read receipts, so nothing gets lost in email.

Selections & Approvals

Choose your finishes and approve items right in the app — every decision documented in one place.

Transparent Change Orders

Any change is documented, priced, and approved in the app before we proceed — no surprise bills.

Payments, Docs & Warranty

Your payment schedule, contract, documents, and 1-year workmanship warranty — all in one portal.

Real-time visibility and communication — the difference between hoping your project is on track and knowing it is.

Get Your Free Basement Suite Estimate

Tell us about your basement and we'll assess the feasibility of a legal suite. Free consultation — no obligation, just honest advice on costs, permits, and rental income potential.

  • Free feasibility assessment
  • Permit requirements explained
  • Fixed-price, itemized quote
  • Rental income projection included
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cost depends on the size of the suite, your finish choices, and your home's existing conditions. The biggest cost drivers are plumbing (kitchen + bathroom), electrical (separate panel), HVAC, and fire separation, and older homes may need extra waterproofing and moisture mitigation. Because every basement is different, we don't publish fixed prices online — BRIO gives you a fixed-price, line-item quote before work starts.
Yes — a legal suite requires a building permit from your municipality. Requirements include minimum ceiling height (6'5"), proper egress windows, fire separation between units, separate entrance, smoke/CO detectors, and parking considerations. Zoning bylaws vary by city and neighbourhood. BRIO manages the entire permit process — drawings, applications, fees, and all inspections.
Greater Vancouver basement suites currently rent for $1,800-$2,500/month for a 1-bedroom and $2,200-$3,000+ for a 2-bedroom, depending on location and finishes. Areas near transit command premium rents. A suite typically pays for itself within a few years and adds meaningful resale value to your home — one of the highest-ROI renovations you can do.
Most BRIO basement suites take 6-10 weeks from permit approval to move-in ready. Permit processing typically takes 4-8 weeks depending on your municipality. We use that time to finalize designs and pre-order materials so construction starts immediately once approved. A standard 1-bedroom suite builds in 6-8 weeks; larger 2-bedroom suites take 8-10 weeks.
Every BRIO project includes access to BRIO Keystone, our own project-management app. You get a private portal where you can see live progress against the schedule, view the latest site photos, message your project manager directly, approve finish selections and change orders, and access your contract, payment schedule, and warranty — all in one place. You're never left wondering where things stand.

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