Calgary Home Renovation Guides & ResourcesPlan With Better Information
Practical Guides, Planning Tools & Trusted Renovation Resources
LBProjects has gathered practical resources to help Calgary homeowners plan complete home, kitchen, bathroom and basement renovations. Explore renovation checklists, permit information, contractor resources, building-code references and planning guides before construction begins.
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Calgary Home Renovation Planning Guides
Downloadable checklists to help organize your renovation before construction begins.
Complete Home Renovation Guide
A practical checklist for planning a Calgary home renovation, including scope, budgeting, contractor selection, permits, material selections, scheduling and final walkthrough.
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Basement & Secondary Suite Guide
Plan a basement development or secondary suite with a checklist covering layout, bedrooms, bathrooms, egress, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, permits and inspections.
Download Basement Guide
Kitchen & Bathroom Renovation Guide
A planning checklist for cabinetry, countertops, plumbing fixtures, tile, waterproofing, lighting, electrical, flooring and other kitchen and bathroom selections.
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Planning a Calgary Home Renovation
Official Calgary & Alberta Renovation Resources
Permit, building-code and licensing requirements can change. These government resources provide current information that Calgary homeowners can reference alongside their project-specific renovation plan.
Calgary Permits, Renovations & Secondary Suites
City of Calgary information for residential permits, home renovations, basement developments and secondary suites.
Planning, permit and application information for Calgary home renovations and basement developments.
Search the City of Calgary registry to verify registered legal secondary suites.
Hiring & Verifying a Renovation Contractor
Government of Alberta guidance on estimates, contracts, payment schedules, changes and selecting a contractor.
Information about when Alberta's prepaid contracting licensing requirements apply to contractors accepting payment before work is complete.
City of Calgary information about contractor business licensing, approvals and requirements.
Building Codes, Tax & Warranty Information
Current Alberta building codes, standards, guidelines and technical resources for residential construction.
Canada Revenue Agency information about eligible renovation expenses that improve accessibility or reduce the risk of injury for qualifying individuals.
Provincial information explaining Alberta new-home warranty requirements and when the legislation may apply to major reconstruction projects.
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