Airdrie is just north of Calgary, and many of its newer homes have unfinished basements and bonus rooms waiting for their next stage. We do finish carpentry, basements, bathrooms and flooring for Airdrie homeowners. Here's what to know about working with us there, and about the City of Airdrie's permit rules.
Carpentry and renovation services in Airdrie
Cowgirl Construction is a Calgary-based, owner-operated finish carpentry and renovation company, and Airdrie is part of our regular service area. We offer the same services there as in Calgary:
- Finishing carpentry and trim, baseboards and crown moulding
- Custom built-ins, media walls and mudroom benches
- Stairs and railings
- Basement and bonus room development
- Bathroom renovations and flooring
- Renovations, rebuilds and small jobs
Permits in Airdrie: what homeowners should know
These points come from the City of Airdrie's own pages. Always confirm the current rules with the City before you start.
- Basement development needs a building permit, applied for online through myAIRDRIE, with a floor plan drawn to a scale of no less than 1:100.
- Common basement rules listed by the City include bathroom doors at least 30" wide and utility (furnace) room doors at least 32", a bathroom exhaust fan of at least 50 cfm, and GFI protection for receptacles within 1 m of a sink.
- Trade permits: electrical, plumbing and gas work need their own permits. The City notes an extra $100 per trade when a homeowner takes out the trade permits.
- Contractors working in Airdrie need a City of Airdrie business licence.
- Inspections must happen before work is covered up. The City offers next-day inspection booking for requests made before 6 p.m.
- Permits taken out after the work is done are charged at double the fee.
- Secondary suites need an accessory-suite development permit first. The City lists about two to four weeks and a $300 fee for that step.
How to get a quote
Send us a few photos and a short description through the quote form, or call (403) 923-5287. Tell us you're in Airdrie, and Lauren will reply with next steps. For planning reads, see our Alberta contractor hiring checklist and basement development cost guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to finish my basement in Airdrie?
Yes. The City of Airdrie requires a building permit for basement development, applied for through myAIRDRIE, plus separate trade permits for electrical, plumbing and gas work.
Can I build a basement suite in Airdrie?
A secondary suite needs an accessory-suite development permit before the building permit. The City lists about two to four weeks and a $300 fee for that development permit.
Do you work in Airdrie?
Yes. Airdrie is part of our regular service area north of Calgary.
Sources
- City of Airdrie: Basement development
- City of Airdrie: Building permits
- City of Airdrie: Secondary suites
- City of Airdrie: Building inspections
- Government of Alberta: Hiring a contractor
Rules, programs and prices change. Always confirm details with the source before you plan or budget.
