Most of our work is backyard suites and renovations of older homes in the inner city. Here’s a selection, with how long each one took on site. Ask us for references from any of them.
Garden suites and carriage houses, from the zoning check to the day a tenant moves in.
How we build backyard suites
Backyard suite, 2025
One-bedroom suite above a new double garage, serviced from the lane. Rented within two weeks of occupancy.
Backyard suite, 2025
A compact two-storey suite on a 25-foot lot. Stacking the bedroom above the living space left the owners most of their yard.
Backyard suite, 2024
The upper floor of a new carriage house, finished with a tongue-and-groove ceiling and tall windows facing away from the main house.
Backyard suite, 2024
An accessible single-storey suite for the owners' parents, tucked behind a mature spruce we were careful to keep.
Older Calgary homes opened up, brought to code, and given a legal basement suite where the house allows it.
How we build renovations
Renovation, 2025
Load-bearing wall removed, kitchen moved to the back of the house, and the original brick chimney kept as a feature.
Renovation, 2025
An unfinished basement turned into a registered two-bedroom suite with its own entrance, laundry and heating.
Renovation, 2024
A new kitchen built around a bay window, flooring throughout, and a mudroom where an awkward side entry used to be.
Renovation, 2023
A whole-home renovation including new electrical, plumbing, insulation and a reworked staircase, planned room by room on paper first.
A few infills a year, built for the lot and the neighbours.
How we build custom homes
Custom home, 2024
An old bungalow lot split into two modern semi-detached homes, each with a finished basement and its own front garage.
We'll come out, look at the house or lot, and give you an honest read on scope, timing and cost. No charge for the first visit.