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Basements · Calgary
Open-Concept Basement Development
CA$42,900 – CA$50,622
Benchmark range for your current selection · confirmed with a free site visit
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- ✓ 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: 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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