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Yes. Alliance Renovations builds detached garages, garage suites, basement renovations, legal suites and concrete in Okotoks, from its office at 6934 36 St NE in Calgary. Okotoks sits on the Sheep River, about 38 km south of downtown Calgary, and the Town of Okotoks issues the permits.
Okotoks is a town of 30,405 people (2021 census) in Foothills County, on Highways 2A, 7 and 549. Its name comes from "ohkotok", the Blackfoot word for rock, and Big Rock, the largest glacial erratic in the Foothills Erratics Train, sits about 7 km west of town.
A quarter of its occupied homes, 25.0%, were built between 2006 and 2010, and 77.7% are single-detached houses.
Okotoks issues its own permits. Its rules for garages, suites and basements, with the Town page for each one.
"A building permit is required for residential detached garages," and "These structures are not permitted to exceed the height of the principal building." An electrical permit is needed too if interior work is done.
Source: Town of Okotoks, Residential permits"If your garage does not meet the Land Use Bylaw requirements for size and setback, a development permit would be required," and the building permit cannot be approved without it.
Source: Town of Okotoks, Residential permitsNo building permit for a structure under 10 m² that is not attached to another building, has no electricity, plumbing or gas, and is not in the front yard.
Source: Town of Okotoks, Residential permits"Development Permits are NOT required when:" "Adding a secondary suite to a single-family building." The Town says a suite "may be eligible for a grant under the Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program."
Source: Town of Okotoks, Residential permitsA development permit is required when "The proposed suite is in another structure. Examples include a garage, garden, or laneway suite." Building, plumbing, electrical and gas permits follow.
Source: Town of Okotoks, Residential permitsBuilding permits are required for "Developing or renovating an existing basement," moving walls, and adding or enlarging basement windows. A new basement entrance that misses the setbacks needs a development permit.
Source: Town of Okotoks, Residential permitsThese are the Town of Okotoks' rules as of October 2026, from its residential permits page. Sizes and setbacks for your lot come from Land Use Bylaw 17-21. Alliance's garage and basement packages include the drawings, permits and inspections.
What the 2021 census and Environment Canada say about Okotoks, and who runs the permits and utilities.
Occupied homes in Okotoks by when they were built, 2021 census.
The biggest share of Okotoks's homes, 25.0%, went up between 2006 and 2010.
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 Okotoks, about 38 km south of downtown Calgary on the Sheep River. The Town of Okotoks issues the permits, and every residential detached garage needs a building permit, plus an electrical permit if interior work is done.
Usually not for a suite inside a single-family home. Okotoks says development permits are not required when adding a secondary suite to a single-family building, though building, plumbing, electrical and gas permits are. A suite in a garage, garden or laneway building does need a development permit.
The Town of Okotoks says a secondary suite may be eligible for a grant under its Secondary Suite and Accessory Dwelling Unit Grant Program. Check the Town's current terms before you plan around it. Alliance builds legal basement suites and garage suites, and quotes are free.
Environment Canada's Okotoks normals station averages -8.1°C in January and 17.0°C in July (1981 to 2010), with a January daily low of -13.8°C and a record January low of -39.0°C, set in 1997. Alliance builds garages through the winter, and several Google reviewers describe winter garage builds.
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