Discover
Start with your ideas, how you want to use the space and the budget you have in mind. We identify the questions that need an on-site answer.
It starts with a conversation.
Our process / Basement renovations
A clearer path
to a better
basement.
From the first conversation to the final walkthrough. A clear sequence for understanding your space, agreeing the details and moving the work forward.
The Oakridge process
Six steps. A better basement.
Thoughtful decisions, in the right order.
Know what happens next.
It starts with a conversation.Measure
Review dimensions, access, existing services and visible conditions. These details shape the scope rather than being treated as an afterthought.
A clear picture. A stronger plan.Design
Design is included within your construction project: a measured plan, selections, renderings and revisions. We agree the delivery stage and revision scope in your proposal.
Give your ideas a shape.Refine
Review the written inclusions, allowances and exclusions. Agree on the selected materials, responsibilities and schedule before work begins.
The details make it yours.Build
Coordinate the work and required trades against the agreed scope. Changes are discussed and documented before they are carried out.
Good plans. Careful execution.Enjoy
Review the completed work together, note any outstanding items and confirm the agreed handover information. Then make the space your own.
Same space. A bigger life.A clearer project picture
More than finishes.
The details that matter.
Deliverables and responsibilities are confirmed
in your written proposal.
Layout & scope
Define the space, the work and what is not included.
Visual direction
Bring your style, room ideas and priorities together.
Material selections
Confirm exact products, quantities and allowances.
Coordinated work
Clarify who does what and when the work happens.
Final walkthrough
Review the work and the agreed handover details.
The project sequence
From idea to move-in.
Timing follows your scope, approvals and selections.
Dates are agreed after the project review.
01Discovery & planning
02Site measurements
03Design & selections
04Scope approval
05Construction
06Final walkthrough
Frequently asked questions
You have questions.
Let’s make it clearer.
Start with the details people most often want to understand.
How do we get an accurate project price?
Start with your space, intended use and finish direction. A site review then confirms conditions, measurements and scope. The written proposal defines the actual price, allowances and exclusions; the website examples are not quotations.
Can I choose different finishes within a collection?
Yes. The studio records your preferred finish direction. Exact products, availability, quantities and any allowance adjustments are reviewed before final approval.
Are bathrooms and bars included in the package price?
Not in the illustrative base package shown here. Bathrooms, bars, enclosed rooms and specialist features are separate scope modules. The planner shows those additions separately so they are not counted twice.
Do basement renovations need permits?
Requirements depend on the location and proposed work. Confirm the applicable approvals with the local authority and appropriately qualified professionals. Any permit services and fees must be described in the project scope.
Can my basement become a separate suite?
A separate suite needs a project-specific feasibility review. Layout, access, services and applicable requirements must be assessed before it is described or priced as a compliant suite.
How long will construction take?
The schedule is established after the scope, selections, approvals and trade requirements are known. The sequence shown here explains the stages; it is not a promised completion date.