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Yes. Alliance Renovations builds detached garages, garage suites, basement renovations, legal suites and concrete in Crossfield, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. Crossfield is on Highway 2A, 43 km north of Calgary. The Town issues development permits, and IJD Inspections handles building and trade permits.
Crossfield is a town of 3,599 people (2021 census) on Highways 2A and 574. It started in 1892 as a siding on the Calgary and Edmonton Railway, named after an engineer on the survey crew, and became a town in 1980.
Its housing spans the decades: 25.9% of occupied homes were built in 1980 or earlier, and 18.8% between 2016 and 2021.
Crossfield issues development permits; its accredited agency issues the rest. The rules, with the Town page for each one.
"Structures larger than 100 ft² require a Development Permit and a Building Permit." Smaller ones may not need a permit but must still follow the Land Use Bylaw.
Source: Town of Crossfield, Sheds, garages and accessory buildingsThe Town's Development Officer issues development permits. "IJD Inspections Ltd. is an Authorized Accredited Agency" for building and trade permits; you contact IJD once the development permit is approved.
Source: Town of Crossfield, Applications and permits"Garages up to 592 ft² require a 4" concrete slab or pressure treated mud sill," and larger slab foundations need stamped engineered plans. "All concrete to be air entrained and 32 MPa or better."
Source: Town of Crossfield, Accessory building specifications"Before any ground disturbance, you must request line locates through Utility Safety Partners."
Source: Town of Crossfield, Sheds, garages and accessory buildings"In the Town of Crossfield, secondary suites are not automatically permitted and are reviewed case-by-case." The Town asks you to contact it before making plans.
Source: Town of Crossfield, Secondary suitesCarriage houses are allowed only in some areas, at the Town's discretion. "A Development Permit is required for any proposed Carriage House," then a building permit before construction.
Source: Town of Crossfield, Carriage housesEvery basement development needs a building permit and trade permits. A development permit is needed too if a suite is proposed, or windows or entryways are added.
Source: Town of Crossfield, Basement developmentThe Town's driveways page says building or widening a driveway "requires development approval prior to work commencing," and right-of-way work needs Town approval. The 2018 bylaw lists private driveways as exempt, so check with the Town first.
Source: Town of Crossfield, DrivewaysThese are the Town of Crossfield's rules as of October 2026. A new Land Use Bylaw is being drafted, expected by March 2027, so the rules may change. Alliance's garage and basement packages include the drawings, permits and inspections.
What the 2021 census and Environment Canada say about Crossfield, and who runs the permits and utilities.
Occupied homes in Crossfield by when they were built, 2021 census.
The biggest shares of Crossfield's homes, 18.8% each, went up between 1961 and 1980 and between 2016 and 2021.
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 garages, basements, suites and concrete in Crossfield, a town on Highway 2A about 43 km north of Calgary. The Town of Crossfield issues development permits, and IJD Inspections handles building and trade permits and the Safety Codes inspections. Quotes are free.
Yes. In Crossfield, structures larger than 100 sq. ft. need a development permit from the Town and then a building permit through IJD Inspections. Garages up to 592 sq. ft. can sit on a 4-inch slab or a pressure-treated mud sill, and larger slab foundations need stamped engineered plans.
Case by case. Crossfield says secondary suites are not automatically permitted and are reviewed case by case, and some districts may not allow them. Under the Land Use Bylaw a suite can be up to 70 m², and the Town asks you to contact it before making plans.
The Town's driveways page says building or widening a driveway requires development approval before work starts, and work in the public right-of-way, such as the approach, curbs or sidewalks, needs Town review. The 2018 Land Use Bylaw lists private driveways as exempt, so confirm with the Town first.
Tell Alliance what you want to build in Crossfield, and talk to Malachy about timing.
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