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2026 Consumer Choice Award Winner
Mike Holmes Inspections Approved · Calgary's #1 Basement Contractor
Calgary Basement Development Since 2012

Calgary
Basement
Development Permits handled. Quality guaranteed.

Hello Calgary! We're your local #1 basement builder. Legal suites, family rooms, home theatres — we bring your big ideas to life with quality workmanship and an exceptionally clean job site.

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500+
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Development Permit
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Electrical Permit
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Plumbing Permit
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Gas Permit
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Project Complexity
HIGH — 7 Permits
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Consumer Choice Award Winner 2026
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Holmes Inspections Approved
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All permits handled in-house
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About Basement Builders

Your Ideas. Our Craft.

We are a local Calgary company specializing in basement development, full basement renovations, and legal basement suites since 2012. Calgary's #1 basement development contractor — we never consider a job complete until you're 100% satisfied.

We service Calgary and surrounding areas including Airdrie, Okotoks, Chestermere, Cochrane, and Strathmore. Big ideas, quality execution, clean job site — every time.

What We Build
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Legal Basement Suites
Full permit package, separate entrance, City compliance. Eligible for the $10K Secondary Suite Incentive.
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Basement Development
Family rooms, home theatres, playrooms, gyms, home bars. From framing through finish — all permits included.
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Basement Renovations
Updating a finished basement. New layout, new finishes, adding a bathroom or wet bar. Complete renovation.
Calgary's $10,000 Secondary Suite Incentive — Are you eligible?
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Know Your Permits Before You Start.

Most Calgary basement projects require 3–7 permits. Getting one wrong costs weeks. Getting one missing costs thousands.

Answer 6 questions and get an instant permit breakdown — what's required, what's optional, your project complexity, and a realistic timeline. Free. No email required to start.

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Permit Complexity Score
Know exactly how many permits the City of Calgary requires and whether your project is low, moderate, or high complexity.
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Realistic Timeline Estimate
City permit timelines vary by season and complexity. We give you a calibrated range based on current processing speeds.
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$10K Incentive Check
Legal suites meeting City requirements qualify for Calgary's Secondary Suite Incentive. We flag this automatically.
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Question 2 of 6 — Plumbing
Will your basement include a bathroom or kitchen?
Yes — full bathroom (toilet, sink, shower)
Yes — bathroom only (no kitchen)
Wet bar only
No plumbing at all
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Permits Required So Far — Updating Live
Recent Projects

Calgary Basements, Built Right.

Legal Suite
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Cranston Legal Suite
Full secondary suite with separate entrance, kitchen, bathroom, and laundry. City-compliant, $10K incentive eligible.
7 Permits
14 Weeks
$10K Incentive
Home Theatre
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Nolan Hill Home Theatre
Custom home theatre with dedicated electrical panel, in-ceiling speakers, projector mount, and wet bar. Fully permitted.
3 Permits
8 Weeks
Custom Build
Family Room
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Tuscany Family Basement
Open-concept family room, home office, wet bar, and three-piece bathroom. Egress window cut and installed.
5 Permits
10 Weeks
Egress Window
How It Works

No Surprises. Ever.

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Permit Check
Start with our free online tool. Know your permit requirements and complexity score before we meet. Takes 3 minutes.
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Free Estimate
On-site visit. We review your space and give you a detailed cost breakdown. No surprises mid-project.
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We Pull Permits
We handle every City permit application and inspection. You never deal with City Hall.
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We Build It
Clean job site, weekly updates, 100% satisfaction before we consider the job done.
Free Permit Readiness Tool

What Permits Does Your Project Need?

Answer 6 questions. Get an instant permit breakdown, timeline, and complexity score specific to Calgary's requirements.

Ready to Build?

Get Your Free Estimate.

We service Calgary, Airdrie, Okotoks, Chestermere, Cochrane, and Strathmore. Call or start with the permit tool above.

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