We Build Quality Basements to Suit anyones Needs.

Yes! If your basement renovation includes structural changes, new electrical/plumbing work, adding bathrooms or bedrooms, or creating a legal suite, a building permit (and possibly a development permit) is required by the City of Calgary. Permits ensure safety and compliance with code and are often handled by professionals. CLICK HERE for more

Depending on the work:

• Building and Safety Permits — all major renovations.
• Electrical Permits — for wiring or panel upgrades.
• Plumbing Permits — for new/changed plumbing fixtures.
• Development Permits — sometimes needed for legal suites.

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Yes! Bedrooms and main living areas must meet code for safe exit window sizing and minimum ceiling heights, which is especially important when adding bedrooms to your basement.

Costs are mainly influenced by basement size, how many bathrooms are included, the level of electrical and plumbing work required, the finishes you choose, and whether it will be a legal suite.

Yes, you can rent out a basement, but it must follow Calgary’s building and safety codes. That includes separate entry, fire protection measures, proper ventilation, and the right permits in place. LEARN MORE here.

Yes! A professionally developed basement often increases usable living space and resale value, though “value added” varies by market and the quality of the renovation.

Every basement is different and each homeowner has different requirements but with a quick call to us we can give you a rough idea over the phone, based on the size and features you would like. CLICK HERE to learn more.

The first step is calling and scheduling a comprehensive visit from our design team. They will create a plan that maximizes space while keeping the basement functional and attractive. CONTACT US to explore all the options.

Yes. We offer a full 5 year warranty on products, materials and workmanship CLICK HERE for more information

We are always happy to provide multiple references and testimonials at your request. Please view the testimonials that appear on our website. We are also a HomeStars verified company please visit their website to see many more testimonials CLICK HERE

Yes, we offer financing through FinanceIT you can finance up to 15 years. These are open-ended loans, which means that you can pay off the balance at any time with no penalty. CLICK HERE to apply or learn more

Basement builders is a custom builder and we strive to get your project completed in a reasonable timeline. That being said our vast amount of selections along with our custom products can take a little longer to build. Generally, a basement will take 10- 15 weeks. The more custom the project the longer the timeline. We don't want to rush perfection but we can give you our timelines in the quoting process.

Yes, we carry $2,000,000 in liability insurance. All our sub-contractors are similarly insured and also have their own WCB insurance.

We will provide you with fully approved rough-in and final inspections from each municipality we also conduct third party inspections through Mike Holmes Inspections.

Yes, our prices are fixed. The only time that cost overruns might occur is when the customer makes changes to the original plan or scope, any changes made will need the approval of the homeowner.