BASEMENT DEVELOPMENT
Framing, insulation, bathrooms, lighting and flooring. One point of contact from permit to final walkthrough.
Framing, insulation, bathrooms, lighting and flooring, start to finish.
★ 5.0 across every Google review · Licensed · Insured · WCB · Since 2001
★ 5.0 on Google · Licensed · WCB · Since 2001
WHAT WE DO
Walls, ceilings and room layout framed to code, with the permit drawings to match.
Full bathrooms and wet bars plumbed and finished as part of the same project.
Drywall, paint, flooring and trim, finished to the same standard as the rest of your home.
Where the space allows it, we can build toward a legal rental suite. See legal basement suites →
HOW WE WORK
Bare concrete, framing and permit drawings
Drywall, electrical and plumbing rough-in
Paint, trim and flooring
Finished and ready to use
PRICING
Clear pricing, based on your project
Every basement is different. Size, layout, plumbing requirements, existing rough-ins and finish selections all affect the final cost. That's why we start with a walkthrough, review the scope with you, and provide a clear written proposal tailored to your project.
Get your free quoteBasic development
Framing, insulation, drywall, paint and flooring, no bathroom.
from $35,000
With a full bathroom
Adds plumbing rough-in and a finished bathroom.
from $55,000
Bathroom + wet bar, higher-end finish
Full rec room build with premium fixtures and finishes.
from $85,000
Starting prices based on Calgary market rates, to be confirmed by Enteco.
RECENT WORK
Legacy Manor: bare concrete to a finished suite
Legacy Woods: full lower-level build-out
Basement development: exposed framing to finished rec room
BASEMENT QUESTIONS
Do I need a permit to develop a basement in Calgary?
In most cases, yes. Basement developments may require building and trade permits depending on the scope of work. Additional requirements can apply when adding bedrooms, bathrooms, structural changes or other features. Enteco can coordinate the required permit process as part of your project.
How long does a basement development take?
A typical basement development takes approximately 6–10 weeks once construction begins, depending on the size and complexity of the project, permit and inspection requirements, trade scheduling, and selected finishes. We provide a project schedule before construction begins and keep you updated throughout the work.
Can my basement become a legal rental suite?
Potentially. A legal secondary suite must meet City of Calgary requirements for items such as fire separation, safe exiting, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, heating and ventilation, and other applicable building-code requirements. We can assess your existing basement and help determine what would be required before you commit to the project. See Legal Basement Suites →
What's included in a basement development?
Depending on your project, a complete basement development can include framing, insulation, electrical, plumbing and HVAC work, drywall, painting, flooring, doors and trim, as well as bathrooms, wet bars and other finished spaces.
Do you finish walkout basements differently from standard basements?
The core construction process is similar, but walkout basements often require additional planning around exterior doors, windows, natural light, insulation and the connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. We incorporate these elements into the overall layout and finishing plan.
Tell us what needs doing. We will look at it and give you a clear written quote.