Projects We Did
Basement Renovations
projects
Completed basement renovations across Calgary, Chestermere, Airdrie, Okotoks and Cochrane.
The best square footage
in the house was
already there
Below every Calgary home sits the cheapest square footage you will ever own. The foundation, the walls and the roof are already paid for and already standing. This basement renovation turned that unused footprint into finished, heated, everyday living space without adding a single metre to the outside of the house.
The work covered the full stack. Framing to code around the existing structure, electrical and plumbing rough in by licensed trades, insulation and vapour barrier, drywall, flooring, trim, paint and final fixtures. Every stage that requires a City of Calgary inspection was booked, attended and passed before the next trade started.
Ceiling height, beam locations, furnace and hot water tank placement and existing duct runs decide what a basement can realistically become. Those constraints were measured during the free consultation and drawn into the layout before framing began. That sequence is why the finished rooms read as rooms, instead of space left over after the mechanical systems were worked around.
Side Entrance Build in Skyview Ranch, NE Calgary
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Short Stay Basement Suite in Sugarsnap, SE Calgary
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Contemporary Basement with Home Gym, Calgary
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Basement with Gym and Wet Bar, Calgary
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Games Room and Gym Basement, Calgary
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Basement with Sauna and Wine Room, Calgary
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Luxury Basement with Home Theatre, Calgary
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Basement Suite with Green Kitchen, Calgary
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Rustic Modern Basement with Stone Bar, Calgary
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Elegant Entertainment Basement, Calgary
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Family Basement with Home Gym, Calgary
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Modern Basement Living Space, Calgary
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Furnished Basement Suite in Sugarsnap, SE Calgary
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Basement Development in SE Calgary
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Home Renovation in Lakepointe, Chestermere
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Basement with Wet Bar in Shoreline, Chestermere
14 photosWhat's Included
What every one of these involves
Free 2D Structure Design
A measured layout showing walls, room sizes, lighting and finishes, prepared at no cost before any construction starts.
Permits & Inspections
City of Calgary development and building permits applied for and managed, with every required inspection booked and attended.
Framing & Structure
Walls framed to code around existing beams, posts, ducting and mechanical runs, with proper headers and bracing.
Electrical & Plumbing
Rough in and final by licensed trades. New circuits, pot lighting, switches, outlets and any added plumbing runs.
Insulation & Drywall
Insulation and vapour barrier to Alberta building code, then board, tape, texture and paint.
Flooring & Finish Carpentry
Flooring, baseboard, casing, interior doors, hardware and fixtures supplied and installed.
Do I need a permit to renovate my basement in Calgary?
Yes. Once you add bedrooms, bathrooms, walls, electrical or plumbing, the City of Calgary requires a building permit, and often a development permit as well. We prepare the drawings, submit the applications and manage every inspection through to final approval as part of the job.
How long does a basement renovation take?
Most basement projects run 6 to 12 weeks from the first day on site, depending on the size of the space and how much plumbing and electrical is involved. Permit review time sits ahead of that and varies with City workload.
Can you build around my furnace and hot water tank?
Yes, and it is planned rather than improvised. Mechanical locations, duct runs and beam positions are measured at the consultation and designed into the layout, with bulkheads and service clearances allowed for before framing starts.
Is there a minimum ceiling height for a finished basement?
Alberta building code sets minimum finished ceiling heights, and it is one of the first things measured at the consultation. If headroom is tight under ducting, the layout is planned so the low points fall in storage or circulation space rather than in the middle of a room.
Does a finished basement add value to a Calgary home?
It adds finished, heated living area, which is what buyers and appraisers look at. A permitted basement with closed inspections is also far simpler at resale than undocumented work, which frequently has to be opened up or corrected before a sale can close.
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- Permits and inspections included
