Not all Contractors are the same, and to protect yourself, you MUST ensure you do your due diligence and check if your potential Contractor has a Prepaid Contracting License from Service Alberta. This will protect you from Contractors running away with your hard-earned money.

This will outline every step of making a secondary suite to save for prospective home homeowners and investors through this rewarding venture.

In Edmonton, if an illegal secondary suite exists without a valid development permit, the first offence faces a fine of $1,000, and subsequent offences can face fines of $2,500. Afterward, the suite owners will have to either decommission or bring into compliance eligible secondary suites through the permit process.

In Edmonton, Canada, a basement suite or apartment is considered a legal secondary dwelling apartment only if it complies with the Edmonton Building Code's standards for secondary dwelling apartments, the Edmonton Fire Code, and any applicable municipal zoning regulations.

The most common home remodeling and renovation project among most homeowners in Edmonton is a washroom renovation. The kitchen renovation is also standard but not as common as the washroom. One of the best ways to give your house a facelift is with a new bathroom. If you've been considering a washroom remodel, you're likely aware of the significant financial commitment it requires. However, what precisely is the total cost?

Edmonton Secondary Basement Suites for newer homes start at $85,000 + GST.

For older homes built between the 1950s and 1980s can start at $108,000 + GST.

City Permit Fees can cost up to $ 2,000.