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Why work with MODE BUILT?
A better renovation experience from start to finish
Years working with Edmontonians
Renovations completed
In-House Design Studio
Work with our in-house designer to choose finishes, fixtures, and materials in one organized space — no need to visit multiple suppliers.
Detailed, transparent quotes
Clear, itemized pricing so you know exactly what to expect before your project begins.
Dedicated project team
Work with a consistent coordinator and contractor from start to finish.
A clear, structured process
From consultation to final walkthrough, every step is planned and communicated clearly.
What do we do?
Home renovations built to last
We specialize in full remodels, kitchens, basements, bathrooms, and all the spaces in between that you and your family live, work, and play in.
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A multi-space renovation can turn an older home that doesn’t quite fit right into a space made just for you and the life you want. A Mode Built full-home remodel can include everything from major structural changes to minor design updates, resulting in the home of your dreams without the move.
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From a simple upgrade to a complete transformation, there is no space more impactful to renovate than the kitchen. A Mode Built kitchen renovation can make cooking and hosting more enjoyable with the latest conveniences for kitchen design and finishes that bring your style to life in the heart of your home.
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Basement developments create more room for life and add considerable value to your home as a finished space for you or as a legal suite for future tenants. A Mode Built basement development makes the most of this under-utilized area by optimizing the layout and building everything to code, made to last.
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Although the bathroom is a smaller space, upgrading it can have a big impact. A Mode Built bathroom renovation can create a more functional and beautiful space to better suit your daily life. And when the time comes to sell your home, an updated bathroom is a great selling feature.
Meet Shaun and Ryan
We care about the experience and the finished product
In 2012, two like-minded, energetic, outgoing guys working for a local builder noticed that cutting corners was an all-too-common practice. So they had an idea. “With our expertise in business, carpentry, home warranty, and customer service, we could do this better!” Shaun Moore and Ryan DeBruyne started Mode Built with a vision to do as much as possible for clients looking to remodel their home.
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Tom
Worked with Ryan and the team a couple of years ago. These guys were down to earth and easy to deal with, highly recommended!
Jay N.
When I first started contacting contractors in late 2021 to look at completing our basement project (full development with bedroom, bathroom, bar area, tv/fireplace area and storage rooms), Mode Built was one of the companies that came to look at the scope and scale of my project (just under 1000 sq. feet of undeveloped basement). I had about a half dozen companies look at my project and prices ranged by as much as $50,000! Ryan was by far the most detailed and easy to discuss my project with and provided me with much more information than any of the other contractors I had look at my project. Needless to say, from our first meeting, Mode was who I wanted to do my project with.
Their approach to starting any work was much different than the other contractors and they put in a lot of work before any money is put down. Other contractors wanted upward of a 5% non refundable deposit on their best guess of how much the project would cost without providing anything. Mode provided drawings (thanks Jas) and a breakdown of costs so that I could go out and find the materials I wanted to see if my selections were within the budget they came up with. Mode was pretty much spot on with providing me a budget for what I wanted so I knew that if I wanted to change anything, it would would be on me.
I cannot say enough about the owners Ryan & Shaun and two of their employees, Mike and Kevin, who were fantastic to work with and would listen to me and what I wanted. They were very open on what would work and what might not work with my ideas. Their attention to detail was fantastic as they would point stuff out to me and fix it when I did not even notice it. Mode’s office staff (Elizabeth and Martina) would reply to my inquiries and keep me updated on what was happening with my project.
Although Mode does not have any internal interior design consultants, they were able to put me in touch with one they have worked with on other projects. It was amazing to work with Nan as she brought our ideas to fruition by helping us decide on colours, flooring and tile work.
All the subs Mode uses were amazing and once again took the time to work with me to make sure I got what I wanted with my finished product. I would not hesitate to use any of them on other projects I have if ever needed.
As much as the project took a little longer than planned, given the circumstances of supply chain issues during 2022, Mode would keep me updated and move work around to limit these delays as much as possible.
I am looking at what else I could have done in my house just to have these guys back! I would have no hesitation in hiring them or recommending them for any renovation work I may have in the future.
If you have work to do, give Mode a call. You will not be disappointed.
Tracey Ma
Finishing a Basement Before a Baby Arrives
You have a hard deadline, a list of contractors who have quoted different numbers for what sounds like the same project, and no reliable way to compare them. That was Tracey Ma’s situation when she hired an Edmonton basement contractor before her first child arrived.
“This review is long overdue but so necessary. We had Mode Built come in and finish our basement before we were due to expect our little one. From the moment we got our initial quote with Ryan, we knew that we were getting professionalism and quality. No other company that we gathered quotes from provided a floor plan right off the bat. Ryan was so personable and understood our needs and respected our timeframe. From start to finish, everyone at MODE is so personable, responsive and incredible at what they do. Shaun took the time to answer any questions that we had or to fill us in on what was going on. We always loved whenever Shaun would pop in. We also loved that they had an app which provided a timeline of what was being done when so we knew which sub-contractors to expect. Whenever there were any issues or concerns, Mike and Martina made sure that they were addressed right away. We could not be more happy with how our basement turned out. They matched it to the rest of the home to the best of their ability and not only were they within budget, but they also completed the job ahead of schedule. There were a few things that came up after the basement was finished and after reaching out to Martina, Shaun came out and addressed it right away. From start to finish, it was an absolute pleasure working with MODE and we could not recommend them enough.” - Tracey Ma
Tracey Ma hired Mode Built to finish her basement before her baby arrived, and the project was delivered within budget and ahead of schedule. The team provided a detailed floor plan at the initial quote — something no other contractor among those she contacted offered — and used a client app to keep the family informed of which trades were coming and when. After completion, minor issues were addressed immediately.
More Info about Basement Renovation
When a renovation carries a personal deadline, every decision in the contractor selection process matters more. Homeowners researching basement development services in Edmonton will find that the quote stage — specifically what a contractor provides before any work begins — is often the clearest signal of how the project will be managed.
Is Your Basement Project the Right Fit for Mode Built?
Use the two branches below to check whether your project aligns with the profile Mode Built is set up to handle well.
Branch A — Strong fit: Your home was built after 1990. Your project budget is $40,000 or above. You want a structured process with a written scope, milestone-based payments, and documented communication throughout. You are comparing multiple quotes and want a basis for accurate comparison. Mode Built’s process — in-home consultation, detailed floor plan, fixed-price quote, app-based project tracking — is built for this profile.
Branch B — Consider carefully: Your home was built before 1990. Your project is a smaller, targeted upgrade below $40,000. You prefer a loose, informal contractor relationship without milestone documentation. You need cash-on-demand payment flexibility that credit cards provide. Mode Built’s preferred project profile does not match these situations well, and a different contractor type is likely a better fit for your scope.
Table of Contents
- How Mode Built delivered Tracey Ma’s project
- Why the floor plan changed the quote comparison
- How Mode Built managed the project day to day
- What to know before hiring Mode Built
Why the Detailed Floor Plan Changed Tracey Ma’s Decision
Comparing Quotes Without a Floor Plan Is Unreliable
When you’re comparing quotes from multiple contractors, how do you know you’re comparing the same scope of work? Most renovation quotes describe work in general terms — “finish the basement, add a bathroom, frame a bedroom.” Each contractor fills in different assumptions about materials, finishes, and structural approach. The numbers look different because the projects are different, even when the descriptions sound identical.
Mode Built’s Floor Plan as an Information Equalizer
Tracey Ma noted that no other contractor provided a floor plan at the quote stage. Ryan DeBruyne produced one at the initial consultation, before any payment and before any commitment. That floor plan made the quote specific — both parties were working from the same documented scope. Two common mistakes in contractor selection work against the homeowner here: accepting a quote with no floor plan or written scope, which leaves cost overrun risk entirely with you; and choosing a contractor who sources materials from box stores rather than established supplier partnerships, which affects warranty coverage and material quality at handoff. Mode Built uses established trade and supplier relationships — not box stores — which is a documented part of how the company structures its projects.
What Mode Built Basement Projects Typically Cost
Mode Built’s average project value in 2026 is $71,000. Projects typically start around $40,000 for a standard basement development. Payments are structured on a draw-based system — you pay as milestones are completed, not upfront. No payment is required until the project physically starts.
Switching to a new renovation company after you have already gathered quotes has real costs. Re-scheduling in-home visits, re-aligning your timeline to a new contractor’s availability, and re-evaluating a shortlist all take time. When you have a hard deadline — a due date, a family event, a scheduled move — that time cost is not abstract. It matters before you decide to restart the evaluation process.
Mode Built also serves homeowners in basement renovation services in Sherwood Park and handles basement development projects in St. Albert, so the draw-based payment structure and in-home consultation process apply across the Edmonton region, not just within the city.
How Mode Built Managed the Basement Project Day to Day
What the Mode Built Client App Actually Shows Homeowners
Tracey Ma described an app that showed the project timeline and identified which sub-contractors to expect on which days. Think of it like a flight tracker for your renovation — you know where the project is, what phase comes next, and who is arriving, without having to call anyone to find out. That kind of visibility removes a significant source of anxiety during a major home project, particularly when a young family is living in the home throughout the build.
The Six-Step Mode Built Basement Development Process
Here is how Mode Built typically structures a basement project from initial contact through post-completion follow-up.
- Initial contact and in-home consultation: Ryan DeBruyne schedules and conducts an in-home visit. He measures the space and discusses the family’s goals, timeline, and budget.
- Floor plan and detailed quote: Ryan produces a floor plan and a detailed written quote covering scope, cost, and timeline — before any payment is made.
- Comparison and decision: The homeowner reviews the quote alongside other contractors. The floor plan makes this comparison accurate rather than approximate.
- Project execution with app-based tracking: Shaun Moore leads field operations. The client app shows the project timeline and expected sub-contractors day by day.
- Milestone-based payments: The homeowner pays as milestones are completed — not in advance, and not as a lump sum.
- Completion, walkthrough, and post-completion follow-up: The project is delivered to the agreed scope. If issues arise after completion, the team returns to address them.
Draw-Based Payments Tied to Completed Milestones
The draw-based payment structure means money tracks actual progress. You pay for work that exists, not work that has been promised. This is the financial parallel to what the app provides — both systems give you visibility into where the project stands at any point.
Most renovation advice cautions against starting a major project under time pressure. Tracey Ma’s experience points in a different direction. Her hard deadline — a baby’s due date — and Mode Built’s milestone-based structure may have created the mutual accountability that contributed to the project finishing ahead of schedule. A clear external deadline gives both the contractor and the homeowner a shared target. Vague timelines often produce vague project management; a fixed date tends to sharpen it.
Named Staff and Post-Completion Follow-Up
Tracey Ma named the people she worked with — Ryan, Shaun, Mike, and Martina. That specificity matters. Large renovation projects pass through multiple hands, and knowing who is responsible for what at each stage is part of what makes communication reliable rather than reactive.
After the basement was finished, minor issues came up. Tracey Ma contacted Martina, and Shaun came out immediately to address them. The warranty was not a line in a contract — it was a person showing up. Mode Built’s legal basement suite development in Edmonton work follows the same staffing and follow-up structure for projects that include secondary suite requirements.
What to Know Before Hiring Mode Built for Your Basement
RenoMark Certification and Two-Year Warranty
What does a warranty actually mean when a contractor has already cashed your final payment and moved on? In Tracey Ma’s case, it meant Shaun Moore came back. Mode Built is RenoMark certified — a designation that requires contractors to meet a higher performance standard than non-certified companies. Every completed project carries a two-year satisfaction warranty. Mode Built — an Edmonton residential renovation company serving homeowners across basement, kitchen, and bathroom projects — backs that warranty with named staff who remain accountable after the reveal.
Financing Through Financeit
Financing is available through Financeit. Mode Built secures approval for approximately 90% of applicants who apply. This is an option for homeowners who want to structure a larger basement project into manageable payments — not a requirement, and not something the company promotes heavily.
When Mode Built Is — and Is Not — the Right Match
Mode Built is well suited to homeowners with homes built after 1990, projects at $40,000 or above, and a preference for a documented, structured process with formal milestones. It is less likely to be the right fit for homes built before 1990 — pre-1990 construction introduces unpredictable conditions like poly-B piping or asbestos that complicate fixed-price quotes and timelines. Very small or informal projects below $40,000, and homeowners who want a low-documentation contractor relationship, are also situations where Mode Built’s process may be more structure than the project requires.
Other residential renovation companies in Edmonton also offer basement development, and for smaller or simpler scopes, a specialty contractor may quote lower and still deliver adequate results. Homeowners planning a basement development in Edmonton or the surrounding area can contact Mode Built to start with an in-home consultation — no payment, no commitment until a quote is reviewed and approved. See completed renovation projects in Mode Built’s case studies for examples of finished basements, kitchens, and bathrooms across Edmonton and nearby communities.