Our Bankview backyard suite project started off as a “Maisley” package with 372 square feet of living space. During the design consultation phase, our client decided on several upgrades, including:

• add 20 square feet of living space
• add 12 square feet to the garage
• expand the size of the balcony
• build a custom pet wash station on ground level
• double R10 insulated concrete slab (for R20 rating)
• add windows to allow pets to move freely in and out of structure

Bankview is an inner city community found in Calgary’s southwest quadrant. Located just a few minutes away from the Beltline, Bankview is home to many multi-family properties but also is host to several single-family dwellings as well.

Bankview also gradually slopes from the west to east, making for some very unique properties and lots in the area. This particular client of ours did not have an alleyway on the back of her house, but rather an existing single-car garage situated on the back end of the lot with front street access via a long driveway.

Whether you’re looking to make extra income with a rental unit or perhaps use the space for your own needs, Bankview’s inner city location makes it an ideal neighbourhood to build a backyard suite in.

Due to the uniqueness of nearly every lot in Bankview, some properties may or may not be able to build a garage suite on them. Luckily for this client of ours, the front-end access made it possible.

Want to know if you can build a garage suite in Bankview, Calgary? Contact us anytime and we’ll be happy to take a look at your address for you!

1. High demand location for rental properties among students and young professionals
2. Bankview is a short drive away from downtown and Mount Royal University
3. Potential for a great view from a backyard suite due to the community’s sloped nature
4. Add value to your existing Bankview inner city home and property
5. Age in place when you get older, and stay in the community you’ve grown to love