Pre-rendered concept — your spec is built on your actual room during the free site visit.
Basements · Calgary
Legal Basement Suite
CA$89,000 – CA$106,800
Benchmark range for your current selection · confirmed with a free site visit
Size
Finish tier
Flooring (preview in the rendering)
You'll have an itemized estimate within 24 hours. Nothing is charged, and you can attach photos of your space to sharpen it.
- ✓ 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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