Permits & Approvals

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City Hall.

Drawings, applications, inspections and approvals, managed end to end so your project never stalls on paperwork.

587 439 5191

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

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What are you planning?
Where is your home?
Roughly how big is the space?
What shape is it in today?
What's the goal?
Pick your wishlist (as many as you like)
Interested in the $80,000 government loan program?
Where should we send your free quote?
You're all set!

Send us your details with one tap and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Paperwork should
never stop progress

Permits protect your investment: they keep insurance valid, resale clean and construction safe. But navigating City of Calgary requirements alone means delays, resubmissions and stress.

We prepare drawings, submit applications, book inspections and walk inspectors through our own work. You get a permit-clean project without touching a form.

  • Development and building permits
  • Electrical, plumbing and HVAC permits
  • Secondary suite registration
  • Inspector walkthroughs handled

Approvals We Get

Approvals we get for you

BASEMENT DEVELOPMENT

Development and building permits for basement projects and suites.

HVAC

Heating and ventilation permits for separate or shared systems.

ELECTRICAL

Electrical permits filed and inspected through licensed trades.

PLUMBING

Plumbing permits for kitchens, bathrooms and laundry.

SIDE ENTRANCE & WINDOW

Structural approvals for entrances and egress windows.

SUITE REGISTRATION

Legal secondary suite approvals and registry listing.

Projects We Did

Projects we did

All 33 projects

How It Works

A process with no surprises

  1. 01

    FREE CONSULTATION & VISIT

    We visit your home, discuss your goals and measure the space, free of charge.

  2. 02

    FREE LAYOUT & DRAWINGS

    Your layout and drawings prepared free, so you see the plan before you commit.

  3. 03

    PERMITS & APPROVALS

    City of Calgary applications and approvals handled for you from day one.

  4. 04

    CONSTRUCTION & ROUGH-INS

    Framing, electrical, plumbing and HVAC by licensed trades, with a rough-in walkthrough.

  5. 05

    INSPECTIONS & FINISHING

    City inspections at every required stage, then drywall, paint, flooring and the details.

  6. 06

    WALKTHROUGH & WARRANTY

    Final walkthrough together, backed by our 1-year workmanship warranty.

Good to Know

Frequently asked questions

Don't see yours? Call us, we're happy to help.

Which renovations need permits in Calgary?

Structural changes, new bedrooms and bathrooms, electrical, plumbing, HVAC changes and all secondary suites. If in doubt, ask us; unpermitted work surfaces at resale.

How long do City of Calgary permits take?

Simple building permits can approve in days; development permits and suites take longer. Complete, accurate submissions, our specialty, are the biggest factor.

What happens at inspections?

City inspectors verify code compliance at set stages. We book them, attend them and resolve anything on the spot; you are never required to be there.

Can you fix unpermitted past work?

Often yes. We assess, bring work up to code and legalize it through the proper channels, common when legalizing existing suites.

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

1 of 8

What are you planning?
Where is your home?
Roughly how big is the space?
What shape is it in today?
What's the goal?
Pick your wishlist (as many as you like)
Interested in the $80,000 government loan program?
Where should we send your free quote?
You're all set!

Send us your details with one tap and we'll get back to you within one business day.

Free consultation · Free 3D design · Fixed quote

Let's build your vision

WhatsApp Us

Darmaan, Project Manager · 587 439 5191 · info@grainsconstruction.ca