Projects We Did
Airbnb Legal Basement
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Legal basements built and finished for short stay hosting, across Calgary and the surrounding area.
Short stay ready,
legally built
A basement built for short term guests has to do everything a legal suite does, and then look good in photographs and survive a new set of people every few days. This unit was built against both standards.
The legal foundations are identical to any secondary suite: separate entrance, egress windows, fire separation from the main dwelling, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and compliant heating and ventilation, all permitted and inspected.
On top of that, short stay use rewards different choices. Hard wearing flooring, lighting that photographs well, generous storage so the space stays tidy between guests, and a bathroom specified for constant use. Short term rental in Calgary also sits under business licensing rules, which are worth confirming for your specific property before you list.
What's Included
What every one of these involves
Independent Guest Entrance
A separate entrance so guests come and go without entering the main home.
Full Kitchen & Bathroom
Complete self contained kitchen and bathroom, specified for heavy turnover.
Egress & Fire Safety
Code egress window in every bedroom, rated fire separation and interconnected alarms across both units.
Photo Ready Finishes
Lighting, flooring and finishes chosen to present well in listing photography and to wear evenly.
Storage & Turnover
Storage planned into the layout so linen, supplies and cleaning kit have somewhere to live.
Permits & Inspections
Full permit package with every required City inspection booked, attended and closed out.
Can I run a short term rental from my Calgary basement?
Short term rental in Calgary sits under City business licensing rules, which set out what is allowed and what has to be registered. The build itself needs to be a compliant unit either way. Confirm current licensing requirements for your specific property before you list.
Does a short term unit need to be a legal suite?
The safe answer is to build it as one. A permitted, inspected unit with proper egress, fire separation and alarms protects you on insurance and on enforcement, whoever ends up staying in it.
What finishes work best for short stay use?
Hard wearing flooring, washable paint, simple robust fixtures and good lighting. The bathroom takes the most punishment, so it is worth specifying up rather than down.
How many bedrooms can I fit in a basement?
It depends on the footprint, the window openings and ceiling height. Every bedroom needs its own compliant egress window, which is usually the deciding constraint rather than floor area.
Who handles permits for a project like this?
We prepare the drawings, submit the development and building permit applications, and manage every inspection through to final approval.
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 2D structure design.
- Takes under a minute
- No obligation, no pressure
- Permits and inspections included
