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 considerations on outlying lots, so we scope every home individually rather than assuming a template. Each renovation is a fixed-price quote with owner Jonathan Edwards involved from start to finish, giving you one point of contact and no surprises.
Cochrane Is One of Alberta’s Fastest-Growing Communities
Cochrane’s stunning mountain views, small-town feel, and growing neighbourhoods make it one of the most desirable places to live in the Calgary region. And with growth comes renovation demand.
Cochrane Housing Stock
- Strong mix of 2000s-2020s single-family homes in Riviera, Heritage Hills, Heartland, Sunset Ridge
- Acreage properties in Rocky View County (Bearspaw, Springbank area)
- Older homes in downtown Cochrane and Griffin Road area
- Many large homes (2,500-4,000+ sq ft) with big renovation potential
Permits in Cochrane
Cochrane falls under the Town of Cochrane’s planning and building department. Permits required for structural, electrical, plumbing, and gas work — same categories as Calgary. Rocky View County properties use the county’s building services.
- Town of Cochrane: cochrane.ca/building-development
- Rocky View County: rockyview.ca/building-permits
- Typical permit timeline: 1–3 weeks for town, 2–4 weeks for county
Most Popular Cochrane Renovations
Kitchen Renovations
Many Cochrane homes from the 2000s have adequate kitchens that need modernizing: new cabinets, quartz, backsplash, and open-concept conversion. Budget: $40,000–$85,000.
Master Ensuites
Cochrane homeowners love large, spa-style ensuites. Common upgrades: large curbless shower, heated floors, freestanding tub, dual vanity. Budget: $35,000–$75,000.
Luxury Garage Builds
Cochrane acreage properties are perfect for large detached garages and shop builds. Many buyers specifically want a triple-car heated garage. Budget: $100,000–$350,000.
Basement Development
Secondary suites are popular for Cochrane investors. Full basement development with suite: $80,000–$140,000.
Unique Cochrane Considerations
- Well water on acreage — water softeners often needed, affects kitchen/bath planning
- Septic systems — any bathroom addition requires septic capacity check
- Rocky Mountain weather: higher winds mean more exterior renovation demand (siding, roofing, windows)
- Drive times for trades from Calgary: factor in extra mobilization
Olympic City in Cochrane
We work throughout the Cochrane area and Rocky View County. Whether it’s a kitchen in Heritage Hills or a shop build in Springbank, we bring the same design-build process to every project west of Calgary.
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Olympic City Renovations serves Calgary, Priddis, Okotoks, and surrounding communities.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, Cochrane is well within our service area and we regularly work with homeowners there. You get the same fixed-price quote and owner-involved process we bring to every Calgary-area project.
Most structural, electrical, plumbing and layout changes require permits, issued by the Town of Cochrane or by Rocky View County for acreage properties outside town limits. We handle the permitting process so your renovation is properly inspected and documented.
It depends on the scope, your finishes and the size of your home, and rural properties can add water or septic considerations. Your fixed-price quote will vary based on your selections and square footage.
We define the full scope up front and lock the price so you know your number before work begins, with no per-square-foot guessing. Jonathan Edwards stays involved throughout, so there is always one accountable point of contact.
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