Will Calgary’s Zoning Reversal Affect My Backyard Suite Project?
With the City of Calgary’s government changing significantly this past month with the recent municipal election, one of the central promises of the new mayor is to reverse citywide rezoning. What does this promise – which seems almost guaranteed to go through at this point – mean for homeowners in [...]
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Can I Build a New Suite On Top of My Existing Garage in Calgary?
As Calgary's premier backyard suite builder, we get asked every week by potential clients about the possibility of building a new suite on top of an existing garage. It may be because these people have a new garage and feel it would be a waste to tear it down, [...]
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Top 8 Common Upgrades in Calgary Laneway Homes
If you’re looking to build a laneway home in Calgary, it’s essential to be aware of the types of features and specifications desired for the project. For those who have never built a new home before, you may not be aware of the sheer variety of options there are for [...]
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How Tall Can a Backyard Suite Be in Calgary?
Just how tall can a backyard suite in Calgary be? It’s a good question, one that we get asked often by potential clients. The answer is straightforward: Garage suites built in Calgary cannot be taller than 24.5 feet. This is a restrictive land-use bylaw in place by the municipality. As [...]
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