Tell us about the property
Share the Calgary address, basement condition, intended use, approximate budget and preferred timing.
For Calgary homeowners
Could your basement become a legal suite?
Start with a free, property-specific assessment. Tell us about your home, your basement and your plans. We’ll review the starting information and explain the next questions that need to be confirmed.
No instant approval claims and no pressure to hire. A site visit and current City requirements determine what can proceed.
How it works
Three steps from an address to a useful conversation.
This is an early assessment. It is not a permit decision, inspection or construction quote.
We review the starting information
We review the details you provide and identify what needs to be confirmed through records, measurements, permits or a site visit.
Choose the next step
Receive a short follow-up and decide whether you want to continue into a site review and project conversation.
What the assessment covers
Understand the questions before planning the build.
- Available property and permit history
- Current basement condition
- Rental, personal-use or flexible goals
- Budget and timing fit
- Questions requiring a site visit
- Likely permit and trade conversations
Construction Nerds Consulting provides preliminary property research, project qualification and construction coordination. Feasibility, scope and price must be confirmed before construction.
Start here
Request your free suite assessment.
It takes about two minutes. We’ll review the information and contact you directly.
Prefer to talk?
587-370-4894
Common questions
What Calgary homeowners ask first.
How much does a legal basement suite cost in Calgary?
Finished basement suite projects in Calgary run roughly $40,000 to $80,000. Final price depends on existing basement condition, whether a second egress and separate entrance exist, and whether the furnace and electrical need separation. Our free assessment helps place your property in that range before you start calling builders.
Does my Calgary home qualify for a legal basement suite?
Most Calgary properties zoned R-G, R-C1, R-C2 or R-CG are eligible, but ceiling height, window well size, egress and parking are the common blockers. We review the available permit history and tell you which of these need to be confirmed on a site visit.
How long does the suite development process take in Calgary?
From the first property check to a rentable suite is typically 4 to 8 months. Two to six weeks for design and permit, 10 to 16 weeks for construction, then a Safety Codes inspection and the City of Calgary secondary suite registration.
Will you share my information with a contractor?
Not without your permission. If the assessment shows the project is realistic and you want an introduction to a qualified local contractor, you tell us. Otherwise you keep the assessment and decide what to do next.
What does the free assessment actually include?
A review of available property and permit history, the questions a contractor will need to answer on a site visit, likely costs for your property type, and the probable next permit conversation with the City. It is not a permit decision, inspection or construction quote.
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