by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
A garage suite (carriage suite) is a self-contained living space built above or beside a detached garage, and in Calgary it requires both a development permit and a building permit plus compliance with the Land Use Bylaw for height, setbacks, and parking. Built to...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
A home car lift in a Calgary garage needs adequate ceiling height — typically 11 to 12 feet of clearance for a two-post or four-post lift when stacking vehicles — plus a properly thick, level concrete slab and a dedicated electrical circuit. Many existing garages need...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
The most effective garage storage in Calgary layers three zones — vertical wall systems (slatwall, track or pegboard) for tools, overhead ceiling racks for seasonal and bulky items, and enclosed cabinetry to protect gear from winter grit and road salt. Getting bikes,...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
A triple car garage in Calgary typically requires both a development permit and a building permit, and needs to fit your lot’s coverage, setback and height rules — most triple detached garages start around 30 by 24 feet or larger. Site grading, foundation type...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
Installing a Level 2 EV charger in a Calgary garage requires a dedicated 240-volt circuit, available capacity in your electrical panel, and an electrical permit with inspection under Alberta code. If your panel is near full, a load calculation or panel upgrade may be...
by Jonathan Edwards | Apr 9, 2026 | Luxury Garage Builds
A properly installed epoxy or polyaspartic garage floor in Calgary holds up to road salt, freeze-thaw cycles and hot-tire pickup — but only when the concrete is diamond-ground, moisture-tested and coated in the right conditions. Polyaspartic coatings cure faster and...
