Bowness to Evanston. Garages, suites, basements and concrete across northwest Calgary, by a Calgary crew working since 2008.
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Yes. Alliance Renovations builds detached garages, garage suites, basement renovations, legal suites and concrete across northwest Calgary, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. Its past northwest jobs include a garage in Silver Springs and a basement suite in Bowness.
The northwest lies roughly west of Centre Street and north of the Bow River. It runs from inner-city Hillhurst, West Hillhurst and Sunnyside through Bowness, Montgomery, Silver Springs, Varsity, Edgemont and Tuscany, out to Royal Oak and Evanston.
The homes range just as widely. In Bowness, 27% of homes were built in 1960 or before and 48% between 1961 and 1980; in Evanston, 98% were built between 2001 and 2021.
The City rules for garages, suites and basements, with the City page for each one.
A detached garage bigger than 10 m² (107 sq. ft.) needs a building permit. The City puts the review at about 7 days, and a building permit expires 180 days after it is issued.
Source: City of Calgary, Garages and shedsWhen the design needs a relaxation, or the garage is over 4.6 m (15'-1") tall, over 3 m from wall to roof truss, over 75 m² or bigger than the house, within 1 m of the house, or has a rooftop deck or balcony. That takes 10 to 12 weeks.
Source: City of Calgary, Garages and shedsAt least 0.6 m from the side and rear property lines, or 1.2 m where the line is shared with a street, and never in the front setback area. A building of 10 m² or more sits at least 1 m from the house.
Source: Calgary Land Use Bylaw, section 345On an unpaved lane, the City can set the lane grade for a new garage through an optional, paid Development Site Servicing visit.
Source: City of Calgary, Garages and shedsA building permit is needed when "The basement is being developed for the first time," and for structural changes or new or moved windows and doors. Finishes, paint and furniture need none.
Source: City of Calgary, Basements"As of Aug. 4, secondary basement suites became a permitted use, meaning applications are approved if the property meets applicable zoning, building, fire and safety requirements."
Source: LiveWire Calgary, August 12, 2026These are the City of Calgary's rules as of October 2026. The City says its pages are a guide, not a legal reading of the bylaws. Each service page has the full list. Alliance's garage and basement packages include the drawings, permits and inspections.
What the 2021 census, the City's community profiles and Environment Canada say about building in the northwest.
Occupied homes in all of Calgary by when they were built, 2021 census. Statistics Canada reports Calgary as one city, not by quadrant.
The biggest share of Calgary's homes, 26.5%, went up between 1961 and 1980.
Who issues what, how cold it gets, and what the lanes are like.
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.”
Every quadrant of Calgary, plus the towns around it.
Yes. Alliance's past northwest jobs include a garage in Silver Springs, posted in 2023, and a basement suite in Bowness. It builds detached garages, garage suites, basement renovations, legal suites and concrete across the quadrant, from its office at 6934 36 St NE, and quotes are free.
Yes, for a garage over 10 m². A development permit is needed too if the design needs a relaxation, or the garage is over 4.6 m tall, over 75 m² or bigger than the house, within 1 m of the house, or has a rooftop deck. Every new garage needs an electrical permit.
It depends on the community. City profiles show 27% of Bowness homes were built in 1960 or before and 48% between 1961 and 1980, while 98% of Evanston homes were built between 2001 and 2021. In inner-city Hillhurst, 20% of homes were built in 1960 or before.
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