Basement Development
Already finished?
Make it legal.
We bring existing basement suites up to City of Calgary code and register them, protecting your investment and your tenants. Calgary only.
Quick Quote
Tell us about your project.
We'll do the rest.
Answer a few quick questions and we'll prepare your free consultation, complete with free layout and drawings.
- Takes under a minute
- No obligation, no pressure
- Government program eligibility included
An illegal suite risks
fines, insurance and lives
Thousands of Calgary basements are rented illegally. One complaint can mean vacancy orders, insurance that will not pay out, and real safety risk for the people sleeping downstairs.
We assess your existing basement against current code, then upgrade exactly what is needed: egress windows, fire separation, interconnected smoke alarms, ventilation, entrances and electrical, and manage inspections until your suite is registered legal.
- Honest gap assessment first
- Upgrade only what code requires
- All inspections managed
- Registered with the City of Calgary
What's Included
Everything, handled
Code Gap Assessment
A clear, honest list of what your suite needs, nothing more.
Egress Upgrades
Bedroom windows enlarged to legal escape dimensions.
Fire & Smoke Separation
Rated drywall assemblies and interconnected alarms.
Ventilation & HVAC
Separate or compliant shared systems as required.
Inspections & Registration
City inspections passed and the suite registered.
Value Protected
A legal suite is insurable, financeable and worth more.
Projects We Did
Projects we did
How It Works
A process with no surprises
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FREE CONSULTATION & VISIT
We visit your home, discuss your goals and measure the space, free of charge.
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FREE LAYOUT & DRAWINGS
Your layout and drawings prepared free, so you see the plan before you commit.
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PERMITS & APPROVALS
City of Calgary applications and approvals handled for you from day one.
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CONSTRUCTION & ROUGH-INS
Framing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC by licensed trades, with a rough-in walkthrough.
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INSPECTIONS & FINISHING
City inspections at every required stage, then drywall, paint, flooring and the details.
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WALKTHROUGH & WARRANTY
Final walkthrough together, backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.
Is my existing basement suite legal?
If it was never registered with the City of Calgary, it almost certainly is not. We assess it against current Alberta Building Code and give you an honest gap list in your free consultation.
What does legalizing a basement suite involve?
Typically egress window upgrades, fire-rated separation, interconnected smoke alarms, proper ventilation and sometimes entrance or electrical work, followed by city inspections and registration.
Do I have to tear out my finished basement?
Usually no. We open only what code work requires and restore finishes to match. Our quotes separate must-do code items from nice-to-have upgrades.
Why is this service Calgary only?
Suite registration processes differ by municipality. We focus our legalization service where we know the process inside out: the City of Calgary.
Ready to start? Get your free consultation, layout and drawings.
Quick Quote
Tell us about your project.
We'll do the rest.
Answer a few quick questions and we'll prepare your free consultation, complete with free layout and drawings.
- Takes under a minute
- No obligation, no pressure
- Government program eligibility included
