Packages
Explore our flexible, affordable packages for building custom legal basement and garage suites, designed to maximize your home’s value and functionality.
Overview
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Design consultation with customized scaled drawing.
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All required City of Calgary permits for a fully legal 1-bedroom suite including building, electrical, plumbing & gas permits.
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Legal suite includes with full-sized kitchen and eating area, expansive living space, 3-piece bathroom, and storage space.​
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All work is guaranteed to meet current Alberta Building Code and City of Calgary guidelines.
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We provide an additional 2 year warranty on labour and materials.
Details
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Separate HVAC, thermostat, & humidifier.
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Electrical rough-in: ARC fault breaker per code. Smoke & CO@ detectors / WIFI media package.
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Plumbing rough-in: kitchen, bathroom, & hook-up for in-suite laundry
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Supply and install of lumber for framing / materials for partition walls and ceiling bulkheads & drywall as per fire-rated code.
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Sound proofing, noise-cancelling acoustic insulation for ceiling & anti-vibration panels.
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4-inch MDF trim and baseboards (or match upper level).
Finishing
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Painting: one coat of primer & sealer plus 2 coats of quality latex paint / spray finish for all doors and trim.
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6 mm high-duty grade luxury vinyl plank flooring and carpeting options.
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High quality melamine kitchen wall and pantry cabinets with quartz countertops.
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Classic panel wood doors with traditional stopper.
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Level 4 smooth surface wall finish with knockdown textured ceilings.
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dimmable 5000K recessed pot lights & dome light fixtures.
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Our project manager will consult with you to formulate a plan for your legal basement suite that matches your individual needs, preferences, and budget.
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Your Deluxe legal basement suite from Sanctuary Spaces ​will have an optimized floor plan and quality construction and finishing that will enhance the functionality and comfort of your space.
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The suite build maximize the value of your home, and strengthen your renting dollar potential.
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Sanctuary Spaces offers upgrade options that will further enhance your legal suite
Add-ons
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Muli-bedroom options
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Appliance packages and hookup
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luxury flooring material options
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Designer fixtures​
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Personalized lighting packages
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Built-to-order designer bathrooms
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Tailor-made woodwork, trim, & built-ins​
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Customized art tiling & stonework
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Feature walls
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Custom Wet-bar
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​Bespoke hand-built saunas
Overview
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Design consultation with customized scaled drawing. ​​
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All required City of Calgary permits for a fully legal 1-bedroom garage suite
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Garage suite includes full-sized kitchen and eating area, expansive living space, 3-piece bathroom, and storage space.​
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Professionally stamped by Engineer
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Full utility set-up: water, sewer, gas, and electrical
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All work is guaranteed to meet current Alberta Building Code and City of Calgary guidelines.
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We provide an additional 2 year warranty on labour and materials.
Details
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Customized exterior with 2” EIFS stucco exterior, w/premium stone & aluminum details, w/triple pane clad windows.
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Modern corrugated metal, superior wood siding, brick, and fiber-cement options available for exterior or to match existing home.
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Larger window & sliding door options.
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Interior finishing to included solid Eco-Core doors, upgraded trim/casing/baseboards, upgraded built-in details throughout to include functional built-ins to optimize living space.
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Upgraded plumbing and light fixture packages including, 96% High efficient furnaces, HRV, garage heater, R60 Attic insulation, spray foam floor/rim, engineered subfloor.
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Customized decking and railing systems.
Overview
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We will outline a personalized plan to take to our architect and designer who will develop a customized floor plan/drawing for your space that maximizes the potential number of bedrooms and quality of living space in your unit.
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We will oversee the permitting process to ensure your basement suite follows all City of Calgary code and is fully legal, and safe, using the optimum building materials.
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Our project manager will oversee our highly-skilled certified professional tradespeople and ensure their work is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
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We will make certain there is clear communication throughout the construction process and that your property is cleaned and treated respectfully.
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We provide an additional 5 year warranty on labour and materials.
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Building stages
Stage 1 :
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Client Consultation
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Project Quote
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Work Contract
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Customized Drawing
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City Permits
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HVAC
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Preliminary Electrical
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Preliminary Plumbing
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Framing
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City Inspections
Stage 3 : ​
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Sound-proof Insulation
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Drywall
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Texture & Taping
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Cabinets / Millwork
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Painting
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Doors / Fixtures
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Baseboards
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Electrical / Plumbing
Stage 5: ​
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City Inspections
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Final corrections & touch-ups
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Client sign-off
$10,000 City of Calgary Incentive Program
Link to City of Calgary Incentive:​​
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https://www.calgary.ca/development/home-building/secondary-suite-incentive-program.html
Overview
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The Secondary Suite Incentive Program supports safe housing for all. The program will provide qualifying homeowners with up to $10,000  to build and register a secondary suite. 
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The incentive application must be filled out by the homeowner. The funds will be issued to the name given on the application form.
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The incentive applies to suites built within the main dwelling, not for backyard or detached suites.
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Applications are limited to one per person, and you must own the property through the entire process.
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Qualifying homeowners can apply for the program if they have an active building permit for a secondary suite. ​​​​​
Applying
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You will qualify for reimbursement for the cost of installing all required safety elements that aren't in the space when you apply. The program will not fully fund construction of a secondary suite.
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To receive your pre-approved amount, you will need to submit receipts or paid invoices for costs directly related to the construction of your suite.
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Only receipts and payments dated after your date of application to the incentive will qualify for the total amount spent.
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You must spend at least as much as you were pre-approved to receive to get the full amount.
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Marketing your legal suite
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For homeowners that are looking looking to market their home online for potential renters, Sanctuary spaces will provide a complementary professional video and free professional real-estate photos of your completed legal basement suite so you maximize return on your investment.
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We will also provide you with a simple guide of how to showcase your legal suite on websites such as rentfaster.ca so you can get the most qualified renters for your legal basement suite.
Overview
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A legal secondary suite is an additional living space to the primary residence that has its own entrance, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, electricity, water, and sleeping/living facilities.
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The suite is accessible from outside without passing through the main dwelling unit.
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Essentially, it’s like a legal apartment on your property meaning another individual can live there and turn your single-family home into a multi-family home.
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Our designer will develop a customized floor plan for your space that maximizes the potential number of bedrooms and quality of living space in your unit.
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We will ensure that the heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing and insulation of your secondary unit is augmenting your energy efficiency.
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Requirements
Permitting :
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Building permit
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Electrical permit
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Gas permit
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Customized Drawing
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Plumbing permit
Required amenities:
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Kitchen
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Bathroom with shower or bathtub
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Living Room
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Storage Space
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Separate entry access
Other requirements:​
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Proper ceiling / door heights
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Egress windows
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Doors / Fixtures
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Approved plumbing / electrical requirements
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Adherence to fire safety codes
Inspections / registry​​
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City Inspections are completed and your suite can be listed on the city registry
