Transform your unfinished basement into a comfortable, functional extension of your home with a professionally managed basement development in Calgary. We plan each project around how you want to use the space, whether that means a family room, bedroom, custom bathroom, home office, gym, wet bar, fireplace, storage or a combination of spaces.
Our team manages the project from site measurement and design through permits, selections, construction, inspections and the final walkthrough. Most basement developments are completed in approximately 8–12 weeks, depending on the size, scope, selections and permitting requirements.
Project cost depends on the size of the basement, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, plumbing, electrical requirements, cabinetry and finish selections. For a real example, see our 558 sq. ft. Garrison Green basement development below, completed for approximately $48,000.
If your goal is a rental unit rather than a standard basement development, visit our Calgary Legal Basement Suite page for information on secondary-suite requirements, permits and construction.
Our payment process is tied directly to the project schedule, so clients are billed in stages as work progresses. This keeps payments clear and transparent, with no large upfront deposit.
Every client receives access to their own 24/7 project portal, where they can view the project schedule, financial information, product selections, progress updates, photos and important documents. Built-in messaging also allows clients to communicate directly with the project team in one place.
Our philosophy is simple: the more information you have, the better the experience. We believe in being open, transparent and proactive throughout the entire project. Rather than leaving clients wondering what happens next, we aim to provide the information before the question even needs to be asked.
We do basements best.
See how we transformed an unfinished 558 sq. ft. basement on Angle Street SW in Garrison Green, Calgary into a bright one-bedroom living space with a family TV area, custom archways, a dedicated home gym and a new custom bathroom.
Approximate project cost: $48,000. This real Calgary basement development shows how thoughtful planning can create several distinct, usable spaces without making a smaller basement feel crowded.
A typical professionally finished basement development is currently planned around $40,000–$60,000. Layout, bathroom scope, cabinetry, electrical, HVAC changes and finish selections can move a project above or below that range. See our Calgary basement pricing guide for more detail.
Most standard basement developments are planned around 8–12 weeks of construction once permits, design and selections are ready. Project size, inspections, special-order products and change requests can affect the schedule.
Many basement developments require City permits, particularly when adding bedrooms, bathrooms, electrical, plumbing or other regulated work. We coordinate permitting and inspections as part of the project. You can also review the City of Calgary basement guidance.
Yes, provided the design can meet applicable code requirements. Bedrooms may require compliant egress, and bathroom work must be coordinated with plumbing, ventilation and inspections. Our egress window guide explains the bedroom window requirements in more detail.
No. Our billing is structured around the agreed proposal and project schedule as work progresses. Special-order products may need to be paid for before ordering, but we do not rely on a large upfront construction deposit.
