Why Orillia Homeowners Call GDS
Orillia is a city of older character homes, lakefront cottages on Lake Couchiching, and growing new neighbourhoods — and each type needs something different. GDS Landscaping and General Contracting works across all of it, from century homes near the historic downtown to new builds on the city’s edges.
The biggest thing we see in Orillia is water. Older homes — especially around the downtown core and the established streets near the waterfront — often have aging foundations, poor grading, and basements that have seen better decades. Exterior waterproofing is one of our core services for exactly this reason: we excavate, membrane, install weeping tile, and backfill properly, so the basement stays dry for good.
The second big category is updating. Orillia has a lot of solid, well-built homes with dated kitchens, bathrooms, and basements. A full renovation from a contractor who does both the interior and the exterior means one crew, one timeline, and no finger-pointing between trades.
Most-Requested Services in Orillia
- Exterior foundation waterproofing — the fix for wet basements in older Orillia homes
- Basement renovations — turning damp, dated lower levels into living space
- Kitchen and bathroom renovations — updating the rooms buyers and families actually care about
- Interlocking driveways and walkways — replacing cracked concrete and tired asphalt
- Fences and decks — for the growing subdivisions and infill lots
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Winter is the ideal time for interior work in Orillia, and our basement renovation services can turn an underused lower level into a finished basement for extra family space — or a legal second suite that adds value and rental income to your home. Thinking about a project this winter? Use our basement cost calculator to get a ballpark cost before you book a free quote.
A Local Note
If you own one of Orillia’s older homes — anywhere from the downtown streets out toward Tudhope Park — get the foundation and grading assessed before you spend a dollar on interior finishing. We’ve lost count of the basements we’ve renovated where the real problem was water coming through the wall. Fix the outside first, then make the inside beautiful.
Cottage owners on Lake Couchiching: we do seasonal project scheduling, so work gets done without eating your whole summer at the lake.
Basement Renovation Contractor in Orillia
Looking for a basement renovation contractor in Orillia you can trust with the whole job? GDS Landscaping and General Contracting finishes basements across Orillia — legal secondary suites, rec rooms, home offices, basement kitchens and full bathroom additions. With 12 years of experience, our crew handles framing, insulation, drywall, flooring and finishing under one contract, so you deal with one contractor from the first quote to the final walkthrough.
Winter is the best time to finish a basement — the work is all indoors, and your new space is ready by spring. Start with our Instant Estimate for a ballpark price in minutes, or see our full basement renovation page for what a project includes. Then book a free in-home visit in Orillia and get a written quote with a clear scope before any work begins.
For costs, permits and timelines in one place, read our full guide to basement renovation in Orillia.
How much does a basement renovation cost in Orillia?
It depends on the size of the basement and the finish you choose — a simple rec room costs less than a legal suite with a kitchen and bathroom. Try our Instant Estimate tool for a ballpark price in minutes, then book a free in-home visit for an exact written quote.
Are you a basement renovation contractor in Orillia?
Yes. GDS Landscaping and General Contracting is a basement renovation contractor serving Orillia and the rest of Simcoe County, with 12 years of experience finishing basements, legal suites, rec rooms and home offices. Call 647-767-1986 for a free quote.
Get a Free Quote in Orillia
We have 12 years in the trade and every GDS project carries a 4-year limited warranty on workmanship. Call 647-767-1986 or fill in our Get a Free Quote form — we’ll come out to your Orillia property and give you an itemized written quote. Free, no pressure.