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Yes. Alliance Renovations builds detached garages, garage suites, basement renovations, legal suites and concrete in Airdrie, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. Airdrie sits just north of Calgary on Highway 2, and the City of Airdrie issues the permits.
Airdrie is a city of 74,100 people (2021 census) in Rocky View County, on Highways 2 and 567. It started as a whistle stop for steam trains beside Nose Creek, and Nose Creek Regional Park still sits near the middle of the city.
Its homes are young: 60.6% of occupied homes were built in 2006 or later, and 65.4% are single-detached houses.
Airdrie issues its own permits. Its rules for garages, suites, basements and concrete, with the City page for each one.
"Permits are required for all new garages and sheds over 10m2 (107 sf)." Work under a permit needs a City inspection, booked through a myAIRDRIE account.
Source: City of Airdrie, Garages and shedsFrom the ground to the peak, a garage can be no taller than 5 m (16' 5"), or the height of the house, whichever is smaller.
Source: City of Airdrie, Garages and shedsNo windows, doors or vents in a wall closer than 1.2 m (4') to the line. Walls closer than 600 mm (2') need at least a 45-minute fire-resistance rating.
Source: City of Airdrie, Garages and shedsSince March 1, 2026, "All truss specifications must include a seal and signature from an Alberta Registered Engineer." The City also asks for a Real Property Report showing the garage.
Source: City of Airdrie, Garages and shedsThe City's garage design checklist says a floor area over 55 m² needs an engineered slab, or a foundation wall with footings, with drawings.
Source: City of Airdrie, Detached garage design checklistBylaw B-30/2024 made secondary suites a permitted use in many districts; with a semi-detached home they stay discretionary. A garage suite needs a site of at least 260 m², and parking is 1 stall per suite.
Source: City of Airdrie, Bylaw B-30/2024"The initial inspection needs to occur prior to insulation or drywall being hung." When the work is finished, a mandatory electrical inspection is booked.
Source: City of Airdrie, Basement developmentThe City says a permit is typically not needed for "Construction of fences or landscaping on a parcel including concrete and paving."
Source: City of Airdrie, Do I need a permit?These are the City of Airdrie's rules as of October 2026, from its permit pages. Lot setbacks and coverage come from Land Use Bylaw B-01/2016. Alliance's garage and basement packages include the drawings, permits and inspections.
What the 2021 census and Environment Canada say about Airdrie, and who runs the permits and utilities.
Occupied homes in Airdrie by when they were built, 2021 census.
The biggest share of Airdrie's homes, 23.3%, went up between 2011 and 2015.
Who issues what, and how cold it gets.
Each service has its own page with what is included, how the job runs and the rules.
“Highly recommend. Of all the companies that i contacted, Alliance was the only one that was able to construct a garage during the winter. They have done a beautiful job, on time and made the process painless. Colin, Ryan, Tim and the crew were amazing. They are super responsive and most of the time they would reply back to you within minutes. The Buildertrend app they use is also great. Don't hesitate to go ahead with them!”
“We recently worked with Alliance Renovations Ltd., and Malachy and his team were amazing from start to finish. The quality of their work was excellent, and they were always professional, reliable, and easy to deal with. They took the time to address any concerns we had throughout the project and made the entire renovation process smooth and stress-free. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction really stood out. We are extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend Alliance Renovations Ltd. to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled renovation company.”
“They did a great job with my garage despite the harsh winter weather. They reply to messages and questions within minutes. Overall, I love the outcome of my garage.”
“Really happy with how the garage turned out. The team was friendly, easy to deal with, and communication was great the whole time. They worked fast, kept things organized and clean, and whenever I had a question or brought something up, they responded and took care of it quickly. Overall it was a smooth experience and I'd definitely recommend Alliance Renovations to anyone looking to get work done.”
“Alliance Renovations was a great choice to tackle our garage project. Getting an assessment and quote was easy compared to other companies we tried. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and was built quickly and efficiently with minimal issues. Malachy handled everything very professionally and had superb communication with us the whole way through. They offer many different build options to accommodate your style. We would highly recommend them to anyone. Very impressed!”
“Alliance was a great choice in building our garage. From start to finish Malachy was very informative about the building process especially the garage was built during winter months. It was a great experience and will for sure hire them for upcoming house projects.”
“Alliance Renovations did a fantastic job with our garage! Malachy and his team were not only quick but also produced high-quality results. They were regularly communicating with us during the whole process. Their stage payment process was also very helpful. Would recommend them to anyone!”
“Alliance really did a good job, and we are very happy with their work. We compared a few builders in the very beginning and Alliance price was quite competitive. Their team members are professional and the communication is always smooth and on time. We never had any problem with them. They always try their best to meet our needs. I would highly recommend Alliance!”
“We had Alliance Renovations built our garage and we are happy with the result! I am glad we worked with Malachy, he dealt with issues promptly and was easy to work with.”
“Alliance Renovations made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They took the time to understand my needs, provided a detailed and transparent quote, and maintained clear and consistent communication throughout the project. Their use of the Buildertrend tracking system helped me stay updated every step of the way, a feature that truly sets them apart.”
“Malachy and his team did a good job with our basement! Very pleased with the result. Malachy responded very quickly in all of our concerns. He is very patient and kind. Credits also to the female painter she is really good and to the one who did our bathroom, such a pro. We recommend!”
“One of my friends recommended Alliance for basement development. They did all planning, provided professionally done plans and did all necessary demolition prior to starting renovations. The project was running online, we could see the schedule and updates of the schedule. If something was changing Ryan was contacting us right away and in general communication was fast and clear. Price was fair, we could see clear costs breakdown and total amount we payed was as agreed. We highly recommend Alliance for basement renovations.”
“Great price. Malachy is one of the best people to work with. His customer service is outstanding and he always goes above and beyond. It's always a pleasure dealing with Malachy and the Alliance Team.”
“Highly recommend. Of all the companies that i contacted, Alliance was the only one that was able to construct a garage during the winter. They have done a beautiful job, on time and made the process painless. Colin, Ryan, Tim and the crew were amazing. They are super responsive and most of the time they would reply back to you within minutes. The Buildertrend app they use is also great. Don't hesitate to go ahead with them!”
“We recently worked with Alliance Renovations Ltd., and Malachy and his team were amazing from start to finish. The quality of their work was excellent, and they were always professional, reliable, and easy to deal with. They took the time to address any concerns we had throughout the project and made the entire renovation process smooth and stress-free. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction really stood out. We are extremely happy with the results and would highly recommend Alliance Renovations Ltd. to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled renovation company.”
“They did a great job with my garage despite the harsh winter weather. They reply to messages and questions within minutes. Overall, I love the outcome of my garage.”
“Really happy with how the garage turned out. The team was friendly, easy to deal with, and communication was great the whole time. They worked fast, kept things organized and clean, and whenever I had a question or brought something up, they responded and took care of it quickly. Overall it was a smooth experience and I'd definitely recommend Alliance Renovations to anyone looking to get work done.”
“Alliance Renovations was a great choice to tackle our garage project. Getting an assessment and quote was easy compared to other companies we tried. Everything went smoothly from start to finish and was built quickly and efficiently with minimal issues. Malachy handled everything very professionally and had superb communication with us the whole way through. They offer many different build options to accommodate your style. We would highly recommend them to anyone. Very impressed!”
“Alliance was a great choice in building our garage. From start to finish Malachy was very informative about the building process especially the garage was built during winter months. It was a great experience and will for sure hire them for upcoming house projects.”
“Alliance Renovations did a fantastic job with our garage! Malachy and his team were not only quick but also produced high-quality results. They were regularly communicating with us during the whole process. Their stage payment process was also very helpful. Would recommend them to anyone!”
“Alliance really did a good job, and we are very happy with their work. We compared a few builders in the very beginning and Alliance price was quite competitive. Their team members are professional and the communication is always smooth and on time. We never had any problem with them. They always try their best to meet our needs. I would highly recommend Alliance!”
“We had Alliance Renovations built our garage and we are happy with the result! I am glad we worked with Malachy, he dealt with issues promptly and was easy to work with.”
“Alliance Renovations made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They took the time to understand my needs, provided a detailed and transparent quote, and maintained clear and consistent communication throughout the project. Their use of the Buildertrend tracking system helped me stay updated every step of the way, a feature that truly sets them apart.”
“Malachy and his team did a good job with our basement! Very pleased with the result. Malachy responded very quickly in all of our concerns. He is very patient and kind. Credits also to the female painter she is really good and to the one who did our bathroom, such a pro. We recommend!”
“One of my friends recommended Alliance for basement development. They did all planning, provided professionally done plans and did all necessary demolition prior to starting renovations. The project was running online, we could see the schedule and updates of the schedule. If something was changing Ryan was contacting us right away and in general communication was fast and clear. Price was fair, we could see clear costs breakdown and total amount we payed was as agreed. We highly recommend Alliance for basement renovations.”
“Great price. Malachy is one of the best people to work with. His customer service is outstanding and he always goes above and beyond. It's always a pleasure dealing with Malachy and the Alliance Team.”
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Yes. Alliance Renovations builds detached garages, garage suites, basements and concrete in Airdrie, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. Airdrie sits just north of Calgary on Highway 2. Quotes are free, and the City of Airdrie issues the permits.
Yes, for any new garage over 10 m² (107 sq. ft.). The City of Airdrie caps garage height at 5 m from the ground to the peak, or the height of the house if that is lower, and since March 1, 2026 truss specifications must be sealed by an Alberta engineer.
In many districts, yes. Bylaw B-30/2024, approved December 17, 2024, made secondary suites a permitted use in many residential districts, while suites with semi-detached homes stay discretionary. Each suite needs one parking stall on top of the house's two, and homeowners cannot do the electrical, gas or plumbing in a rental.
Yes. Alliance builds garages through the winter, and several Google reviewers describe winter garage builds. The nearest Environment Canada normals station, at Calgary International Airport, averages -7.1°C in January and 16.5°C in July, with a January daily low of -13.2°C.
Tell Alliance what you want to build in Airdrie, and talk to Malachy about timing.
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