Overview
Built around the realities of your site.
A well-designed secondary suite adds rental income, housing flexibility, and long-term property value. We design legal basement suites, above-garage suites, and garden suites that meet Alberta's building code requirements for fire separation, sound attenuation, egress, and ceiling height — so your suite gets approved and stays legal.
Edmonton has been actively encouraging secondary suites to increase gentle density in established neighbourhoods. With the right zoning, both basement suites and above-garage suites can be added to many existing lots. We help you confirm feasibility, navigate zoning requirements, and produce permit-ready drawings.
A well-designed secondary suite is not just legally compliant — it's liveable and marketable. We prioritize egress windows, adequate ceiling heights, soundproofing, and natural light strategies that make the space genuinely desirable for long-term tenants or family members.
Secondary suite projects in Edmonton are subject to both a development permit and a building permit. Alberta Building Code fire separation requirements, EPCOR servicing, and the City's suite registry all factor in. We manage all of this from first sketch to final inspection.
Who This Is For
Homeowners looking to generate rental income, house a family member, or add a mortgage helper. Also ideal for builders incorporating suites into new home designs.
What You Receive
- →Suite floor plan and layout
- →Separate entrance design
- →Fire and sound separation details
- →Egress window locations
- →Development and building permit drawings
- →Mechanical and electrical coordination notes
How It Works
Zoning & Feasibility Check
We verify your lot and zoning allow a secondary suite, confirm minimum ceiling heights and layout possibilities, and identify any constraints upfront.
Suite Design
We design the suite layout for livability and code compliance — separate entrance, bedroom(s), kitchen, bathroom, and living area, with proper egress and natural light.
Code Compliance Details
We prepare the fire separation, sound attenuation, and egress details required by Alberta Building Code for legal suite approval.
Permit Submission
We submit the development and building permit applications and manage the approval process through to issuance.
Common Questions
Ready to Get Started?
Let's talk about your project. Schedule a consultation and we'll take it from there.