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Yes. Alliance Renovations builds detached garages, garage suites, basement renovations, legal suites and concrete in De Winton, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. De Winton is a hamlet just south of Calgary, west of Highway 2A, and Foothills County issues the permits.
De Winton was established in 1892, after the Calgary and Edmonton Railway was built south of Calgary, and is named after Major-General Sir Francis De Winton. Its community hall stands where the 1930 high school was, and its United Church dates from 1934.
Statistics Canada does not publish figures for De Winton itself, so the housing numbers below are for all of Foothills County, where 94.3% of occupied homes are single-detached houses.
De Winton is in Foothills County, which issues the permits. Its rules, with the County page for each one.
"No construction, including foundation or excavation, shall take place unless a Permit has been issued." Starting without one can mean a building permit fee of 200%.
Source: Foothills County, Building permits and inspectionsUp to two garages, within 1,200 sq. ft. combined on a non-agricultural parcel, need no development permit, and other accessory buildings of 224 sq. ft. or less are exempt within the parcel limits.
Source: Foothills County, Accessory buildings brochureOn a parcel under 1 acre: 2 accessory buildings and 450 sq. ft. in total; from 1 to 1.99 acres: 3 and 950 sq. ft. Up to two garages are not counted in those totals. Every accessory building sits at least 2.4 m from the house.
Source: Foothills County, Accessory buildings brochureThe County's checklist lets one-storey accessory buildings under 592 sq. ft. use foundations such as wood mud sills or a 100 mm slab. Pole buildings need an engineer's seal.
Source: Foothills County, Accessory building checklist"The County allows for Secondary Suites only on most parcels where a residential use is contemplated." Every suite needs a development permit, then building and Safety Codes approvals.
Source: Foothills County, Secondary suitesA detached suite can stand alone or sit within or attached to a garage: up to 1,400 sq. ft. on parcels of 1 acre or more, and 1,000 sq. ft. on smaller parcels.
Source: Foothills County, Secondary suitesBasement plans are drawn to the National Building Code 2023 (Alberta Edition). If bedrooms are added, a certified installer or designer confirms whether the septic system needs upgrading.
Source: Foothills County, Basement development checklistA new or relocated rural approach needs a signed security deposit agreement and a refundable deposit before work starts, and the County inspects it twice.
Source: Foothills County, Rural approach applicationThese are Foothills County's rules as of October 2026. The accessory building figures come from a November 2022 County brochure, and the current Land Use Bylaw wording may differ. Alliance's garage and basement packages include the drawings, permits and inspections.
What the 2021 census and Environment Canada say about Foothills County, and who issues the permits.
Occupied homes in all of Foothills County by when they were built, 2021 census. Statistics Canada publishes no figures for De Winton itself.
The biggest share of Foothills County's homes, 22.7%, went up between 1991 and 2000.
Who issues what, how cold it gets, and how you get there.
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 De Winton and across Foothills County, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. De Winton is a hamlet just south of Calgary, west of Highway 2A, and Foothills County issues the permits.
Often not. Under the County's 2022 accessory building rules, up to two garages totalling 1,200 sq. ft. on a non-agricultural parcel need no development permit. A building permit is still required before any construction, including the foundation or excavation, and starting without one can double the fee.
Foothills County allows secondary suites on most residential parcels, including detached suites within or attached to a garage. A detached suite can be up to 1,000 sq. ft. on parcels under 1 acre and 1,400 sq. ft. on larger ones, and every suite needs a development permit and then a building permit.
Tell Alliance what you want to build in De Winton, and talk to Malachy about timing.
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