Our Ramsay backyard suite project began as a “Xavier” package with a maximum of 750 square feet of upstairs living space with an additional 100 square feet for the interior stair and entrance way.

Despite the suite reaching a maximum size of ~850 square feet without relaxation by the city, our client requested the addition of another 50 square feet to add more functional space for an office to use for their family business. Therefore, we moved the access stair to the outside to allow for more interior square footage.

Apart from the sheer size of the suite, this high-end project has a ton of luxury upgrades, including (but not limited to):

• James Hardie, Board & Batten exterior
• Heated garage
• Garage bay partition
• Matte Black fixtures
• Gold-finish drawer and cabinetry handles
• Upgraded window package
• Custom MDF shelving
• Front-end concrete parking pad
• Extended concrete walkway
• Glass insert tall garage doors
• 10-foot garage ceilings
• Spray-foam insulation throughout
• Custom metal entrance stairway
• Potential swimming pool

…and so much more!

During the permitting phase, our clients requested to add some features that weren’t approved by the city. For example, we tried putting a 20-foot by 20-foot concrete pad in front of the suite for additional parking; however, the city denied the request because of the suite’s position relative to the back lane and the shadowing it would cause in the adjacent backyards.

Currently now complete, this stunning backyard suite in Ramsay Calgary is an absolute show-stopper!. With all the bells and whistles you could ever ask for, we are extremely excited to be on our way to completing another beautiful suite for another one of our clients!

If you’re looking to build a backyard suite in Ramsay or another community in Calgary, it’s best to know what your limits are before applying for permits. That way, you won’t lose precious time when waiting on the City and Enmax to review and approve your submissions.

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Ramsay is a southeast community located on a plateau just east of the downtown core. Home to many old construction homes with large lots ranging from 30 to 50 feet wide and in many instances more than 100 feet deep, Ramsay is an ideal place for backyard suite construction.

It is also a sought-after neighbourhood for its close proximity to the business core, river parks and pathways, and so much more. A short walk north from any point in the community and you’ll reach Atlantic Avenue, also known as the Inglewood District where you’ll find hundreds of restaurants, shops and services.

Ramsay residents have convenient access to main city routes via Blackfoot, Deerfoot and Glenmore Trails. Many properties offer spectacular views of the downtown skyline and surrounding city. This also makes backyard suites ideal to use for Air BnB’s or rental properties given the benefits offered by the community’s location.

If you’re thinking of building a carriage house or garage suite in Ramsay but are unsure if your lot can host one, contact us anytime and we will be happy to take a look for you!

1. Deep and wide lots make large garage suite builds possible
2. Close to downtown and easy access to main throughways
3. Quick and convenient access to restaurants, shops and services
4. Walkability with nearby river parks and pathways
5. Excellent resale potential, with added value by the suite