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Basements · Calgary
Legal Basement Suite
CA$56,550 – CA$67,860
Benchmark range for your current selection · confirmed with a free site visit
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Finish tier
Flooring (preview in the rendering)
- ✓ 2-year workmanship warranty from BuildRenovate directly
- ✓ Itemized estimate within 24 hours of submitting
- ✓ No payment now — ordering starts your quote, not an invoice
- ✓ BuildRenovate is your general contractor; our subcontractors work under us
- ✓ Typical timeline: 8–14 weeks
- ✓ Registered secondary suite: development & building permits, all trade permits, final registration with the City of Calgary.
About this project
A fully legal secondary suite: kitchen, bathroom, bedroom(s), separate entrance, sound separation, interconnected smoke/CO alarms and dedicated HVAC provisions to City of Calgary secondary-suite requirements. Ask about the City's secondary-suite incentive programs — potential rebates are flagged in your spec.
Where the money goes
Calgary benchmark ranges — your signed spec shows your exact numbers on these same lines.
| Line item | Calgary range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen build | $15,000–$30,000 |
| Bathroom build | $12,000–$20,000 |
| Egress windows | $4,000–$10,000 |
| Electrical panel & wiring | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Plumbing & HVAC separation | $6,000–$14,000 |
| Framing, drywall, sound assembly | $16,000–$26,000 |
| Flooring, doors & finishing | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Permits, registration & inspections | $2,000–$4,000 |
Questions homeowners ask
What does a legal basement suite cost in Calgary?
A legal secondary suite in Calgary costs $85,000–$130,000+ in 2026 ($70–$95 per square foot). City incentive programs have offered rebates up to $10,000 — we flag current programs in your spec.
What rent can a Calgary basement suite earn?
One-bedroom legal suites in Calgary commonly rent in the $1,300–$1,700/month range depending on area and finish. Run your own numbers — our spec gives you the exact build cost side.
Want the full cost breakdown? Read the Basements cost guide for Calgary.
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