Pre-rendered concept — your spec is built on your actual room during the free site visit.
Basements · Calgary
Open-Concept Basement Development
CA$46,500 – CA$54,870
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: 4–7 weeks
- ✓ City of Calgary development & building permit required for basement development — included and itemized.
About this project
Develop unfinished basement space into an open family/media room: framing, insulation, drywall, electrical with pot lights, LVP flooring and paint. Benchmarked at $45–$70 per square foot for lifestyle finishing in Calgary.
Where the money goes
Calgary benchmark ranges — your signed spec shows your exact numbers on these same lines.
| Line item | Calgary range |
|---|---|
| Framing & insulation | $8,000–$14,000 |
| Electrical & lighting | $5,000–$9,000 |
| Drywall & paint | $8,000–$13,000 |
| Flooring | $4,000–$8,000 |
| Trim, doors & finishing | $3,500–$7,000 |
| HVAC adjustments | $1,500–$4,000 |
| Permit & inspections | $800–$1,500 |
Questions homeowners ask
What does basement development cost in Calgary?
Basic open-concept basement development in Calgary costs $45,000–$65,000 in 2026, or $45–$70 per square foot. Adding a bedroom and bathroom moves the range to $65,000–$95,000.
Want the full cost breakdown? Read the Basements cost guide for Calgary.
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