by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
Yes — Olympic City Renovations serves Cochrane homeowners, from the newer hillside communities off Highway 1A to established homes and acreage properties on the town’s edge. Cochrane projects often blend newer-build layouts with rural water, well and septic...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
Olympic City Renovations serves Priddis and Millarville, and foothills acreage renovations here carry considerations most city homes do not — well water, septic systems, longer trade travel and rural power that all shape the scope. We plan these projects around your...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
Olympic City Renovations serves SW Calgary’s west communities, including Aspen Woods, West Springs and Springbank Hill, where many homes are executive builds from the 2000s ready to have builder-grade finishes brought up to their potential. These neighbourhoods...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
The most impactful sustainable renovation moves in Calgary target our climate directly — better insulation and air sealing, high-efficiency windows, upgraded heating and ventilation, and durable materials that last longer and get replaced less often. Sustainability is...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
A solid Calgary renovation contract spells out the full scope of work, a fixed price, a payment schedule tied to milestones, a written change-order process, permit responsibility, warranty terms and proof of insurance and WCB coverage. If any of those are vague or...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
Yes — Olympic City Renovations serves Okotoks homeowners, from established neighbourhoods near the Sheep River to the town’s newer south-end communities. Okotoks projects range from updating homes built in the town’s earlier growth years to refining...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
The biggest red flags when hiring a Calgary renovation contractor are no written contract, a demand for a large up-front deposit, cash-only pricing, a bid far below everyone else’s, and no proof of insurance or WCB coverage. A quote that will not commit to a...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
In Calgary, a bathroom renovation typically runs a few weeks, a kitchen roughly six to ten weeks, a finished basement about eight to twelve weeks, and a whole-home renovation several months, depending on scope, finishes and permitting. Timelines also hinge on how...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Renovation Planning
Before any Calgary renovation begins, you should notify your home insurer and confirm your contractor carries liability and WCB coverage — because a standard homeowner policy often limits or suspends coverage during active construction. A renovation raises your...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Basement Renovations
Basement rough-in plumbing is the drain, waste, vent, and supply lines set into or under the concrete slab before finishing, and in Calgary it requires a plumbing permit and inspection whether or not your builder pre-plumbed the space. If your slab already has a...
