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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Can I Build a Garage Suite Without a Backlane in Calgary?
Very good question! As Calgary’s premier garage suite builder, we get many inquiries from homeowners across the city about building a backyard suite without a back lane, or alley, per se. The short answer to this question is no, it is very unlikely that you can. However, some exceptions do [...]
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What Permits are Required to Build a Backyard Suite in Calgary?
So, you’re thinking about building a garage suite in Calgary and aren’t too sure about how the permitting process works. Not to worry, as we’d love to share with you what that process looks like and what steps are involved each step of the way. If you’re not looking forward [...]
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How Big Can You Build a Backyard Suite in Calgary?
It’s an excellent question; one we get all the time. And, for the record, we always encourage people to build as big of a garage suite as possible on their lot to maximize the value of their dollar while reducing the cost per square foot. However, there are limitations to [...]
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