Basement Renovation & Legal Basement Suites in Calgary
City-Approved. Permit-Handled. Priced Right.
.Legal Basement Suite From $30,000
Basement Renovation From $15,000
Up to $10,000 City Incentive Available
We handle permits, inspections & construction — start to finish.
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Client Satisfaction
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Years of Experiance
Legal Basement & Secondary Suite Services
Turn your Calgary basement into a city-approved legal basement suite that generates rental income. We handle permits, code compliance, and inspections — start to finish.
Full permit handling
Egress window installation and appropriate entrance
Reach out to us to discuss your project. We review your needs and provide an initial estimate, then schedule a meeting to go over details and options.
Step 2
On-Site Consultation & Planning
We meet with you on-site to assess your basement, refine the scope, and align on budget, timeline, and compliance with Calgary regulations.
Step 3
Design, Permits & Construction
We finalize the design, handle permits and approvals, and complete construction with skilled trades, strict quality control, and clear communication.
Step 4
Final Inspection & Ongoing Support
We complete all inspections, walk through the finished space with you, and stand behind our work with after-completion support and a limited lifetime workmanship guarantee.
Yes — legal basement suites and secondary suites are our specialty. We handle the full project from design and permits through to final city inspection. Every suite we build meets City of Calgary secondary suite requirements, including fire separation, egress windows, separate entrance, and heating and ventilation system. standards.
No— never. We don’t compromise on safety, code, or workmanship. Our value comes from efficient planning, smart material sourcing, low overhead and fair margins.
Absolutely. Most unfinished or informally finished basements can be converted into a fully legal secondary suite. We start with an on-site assessment to evaluate your ceiling height, layout, and existing mechanical systems, then outline exactly what’s needed to bring it up to code. Many Calgary homeowners are surprised by how achievable the conversion is.
Yes. We help you plan a layout that maximizes livable space, meets secondary suite requirements, and fits your budget. For legal suites, we design around Calgary’s code requirements from the start — so nothing needs to be redone later. For personal renovations, we tailor the layout to your lifestyle.
Legal secondary suites in Calgary typically start at $40,000 and can reach $80,000 depending on basement size, existing conditions, and finish level. Personal basement renovations start at $20,000. You may also qualify for up to $10,000 through the City of Calgary Secondary Suite Incentive Program, which we help you apply for.
A typical legal secondary suite project takes 6 to 12 weeks from permit approval to final inspection, depending on scope and complexity. Personal basement renovations are generally faster since they don’t require secondary suite permit approvals. We provide a clear timeline before work begins and keep you updated throughout.
The City of Calgary requires legal secondary suites to meet specific building code standards, including: a minimum ceiling height of 1.95m (6’5″), a separate entrance, fire-rated separation between the suite and the main home, egress windows in all sleeping areas, independent heating, and proper ventilation. We ensure every one of these requirements is met before final inspection.
In most cases, yes. The majority of our basement renovation and secondary suite projects allow homeowners to remain in the home throughout construction. We keep the work zone contained, maintain a clean site daily, and schedule noisier work during reasonable hours. We’ll let you know upfront if any phase of your specific project requires temporary arrangements.
