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Legal suites

Legal Suite in Calgary

Develop a code-compliant secondary suite, basement or garage, built for Calgary regulations.

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15+ Years of experience

Garage suites

A suite above or beside the garage

A garage legal suite offers rental income, a private home office, or a guest suite. We design and construct stylish, functional garage suites tailored to your goals.

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Advantages

Why homeowners add a legal suite

  1. Property value

    Increased value with a permitted secondary suite.

  2. Rental income

    A legal suite can generate monthly income.

  3. Living space

    More functional space for family or guests.

  4. Resale appeal

    Buyers look for compliant, documented suites.

Finished legal suite in Calgary

Legal suites

Permitted, registered, and livable

A legal suite is a permitted secondary unit, in the basement or above the garage, built for egress, fire separation, and City of Calgary registration. We design and construct the suite so it can be rented, used by family, or sold with the paperwork in order.

Why us

Why build with us

Expert craftsmanship

Skilled professionals delivering top-quality construction on every suite.

Premium materials

Durable materials specified for Calgary frost, moisture, and daily rental use.

Custom designs

Personalized suites for rental income, guests, or family, not a one-size plan.

Code compliance

Projects built to local building codes with a transparent permit and inspection process.

15+ Years experience
20 Mile service radius
1,000+ Satisfied customers
2-yr Workmanship warranty

Process

How a Calgary legal suite project runs

  1. 1

    Code review

    We assess egress, ceiling height, fire separation, parking, and whether a garage or basement suite is the better fit.

    Incentive program paperwork is discussed when it applies to your address.

  2. 2

    Permit set

    We prepare the drawings and file City of Calgary applications for the suite and the required trades.

    You see the inspection list before construction starts.

  3. 3

    Build to code

    Framing, fire separation, mechanical, and finishes are built to the approved set, not a guess.

    We keep you current as each inspection is booked and closed.

  4. 4

    Registration

    After final inspection we walk the suite with you and help you assemble records for registration.

    Labour is covered by our 2-year workmanship warranty.

Finished basement suite living space in Calgary

Pricing Guide

Legal suites in Calgary

Most legal suite projects depend on ceiling height, a separate entrance, and mechanical work. These ranges are a starting point before an on-site assessment and fixed-price quote.

Transparent starting prices for Calgary legal suites

  • Typical basement legal suite From $60,000
  • Complex suite with entrance work From $130,000
  • Garage legal suite Quoted after a site visit
  • Permit and registration package Included in the written quote
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Our services

Built for every space in your home

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Locations

Serving Calgary & Surrounding Communities
for more than 15 years

We provide construction and renovation services throughout Calgary and the surrounding areas, helping homeowners improve the spaces they use every day.

From kitchens and bathrooms to basements, garages, decks, fences, roofs, and surveillance, our team works across the region on projects of all sizes.

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FAQ

Questions We Get Most

What exactly makes a basement suite "legal" in Calgary?

A suite is legal once it meets City of Calgary building and safety codes, is permitted through the correct process, and is registered with the City, including egress, fire separation, ventilation, and approved electrical and plumbing.

Does Alberta Elite Construction handle the permits?

We manage the permitting process, from development and building permits through electrical, plumbing, and gas permits.

How much does a legal secondary suite typically cost in Calgary?

Most projects run between roughly $60,000 and $130,000 depending on ceiling height, separate entrance requirements, and mechanical work. We provide a fixed-price quote after an on-site assessment.

Do you help with the City of Calgary Secondary Suite Incentive Program?

Yes. We structure schedules and documentation around program requirements so clients can assemble invoices and inspection records efficiently.

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