Basement Walkouts Entrances Plans in Ottawa

Ottawa Secondary Dwellings is Ottawa's original ADU / SDU experts.

We have years of experience with drafting & building below grade entrances / basement walkouts for clients wanting secondary dwellings in their basements.

What is a Basement Walkout Entrance?

A basement walkout entry is a design feature where the basement of a house has direct access to the outdoors through a door and set of stairs. This type of entry allows individuals to enter or exit the basement without going through the main floors of the house.

Concrete stairs used by a basement entrance

Average Concrete Basement Walkout Cost

The total cost of a walkout basement staircase can vary. You can expect a general price of $25,000 to $50,000 depending on the different factors. This price covers:

Excavation

Materials and labor for this stage can run from $2,500 to $20,000 or more,

Retaining Walls & Stairs

Materials and labor for this stage can run from $5000 to $30,000 or more,

Framing the Door Opening

Framing a walkout entrance door and installing a header can range in labor costs from $400 to $3,500.

Permits

Alterations / renovations such as these require permit plans in order to proceed.

concrete basement walkout with roof in Ottawa

Independent Access

Ideal for separate living spaces like apartments, guest suites, or home offices, allowing people to enter the basement without disturbing the main house.

Natural Light and Ventilation

Walkout basements typically allow more natural light compared to traditional below-grade basements, making them feel brighter and more livable.

Improved Home Value

Homes with walkout basements often have higher resale value due to the extra square footage and potential for separate living areas.

Basement Walkout Entry Benefits

Our process

Site Visit / Consultation

Book us for a site visit to get a free quote.

We can also provide standalone consultations, building code reviews and or zoning reviews to assess your situation before doing any work.

Preliminary

Our proficient designers prepare the preliminary schematics and design till a final idea is communicated upon with you.

Construction plans are then put together.

Permit Plans

In-house engineers and BCIN professionals review and stamp the construction drawings which assures a smooth permit issuance to the city with no hiccups.

If this is for your own home, you can sign off on the permit!