The best contractors and home builders in Calgary, AB
7 lists for Calgary, one per trade, each with up to 10 firms. Every list starts from Google Maps searches in the city, and firms are weighed on Google rating, review count, the services each firm offers and its portfolio.
Every list for Calgary
One list per trade, with the three firms ranked highest on each.
- General contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Right Choice ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 130 Google reviews
- Number 2: Southern Alberta Construction ServicesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 155 Google reviews
- Number 3: Joshua General ContractingRated 4.9 out of 5 from 381 Google reviews
- Custom home builders
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Sunview Custom HomesRated 4.9 out of 5 from 80 Google reviews
- Number 2: Reliant ContractorsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 77 Google reviews
- Number 3: Cook Custom HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 35 Google reviews
- Renovation contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Bath FXRated 5.0 out of 5 from 121 Google reviews
- Number 2: My Bath SolutionsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 112 Google reviews
- Number 3: Armstrong Home RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 71 Google reviews
- Kitchen renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Trademark RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews
- Number 2: Bees BuildRated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews
- Number 3: Urban City BuildersRated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews
- Bathroom renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Bath FXRated 5.0 out of 5 from 121 Google reviews
- Number 2: My Bath SolutionsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 112 Google reviews
- Number 3: Suite Home RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews
- Basement renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: SBS BasementRated 5.0 out of 5 from 93 Google reviews
- Number 2: Basement BuildersRated 4.9 out of 5 from 301 Google reviews
- Number 3: Joshua General ContractingRated 4.9 out of 5 from 381 Google reviews
- Home additions
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Right Choice ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 130 Google reviews
- Number 2: Exit 13 Pro RenovationsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 64 Google reviews
- Number 3: Brown Boys Building DevelopersRated 4.8 out of 5 from 85 Google reviews
Hiring a contractor in Calgary: common questions
Who issues building permits in Calgary?
Building permits for homes in Calgary come from the City of Calgary. Structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need one, while cosmetic updates usually do not. Agree in writing whether you or the firm applies.
How do I check a contractor in Calgary before hiring?
Ask for a clearance letter from WCB-Alberta, which confirms the firm is registered for workers' compensation and in good standing, and for a certificate of liability insurance covering the dates of your job. Then read its Google reviews from the last year and ask to see finished work like yours.
Is there a warranty on a new home in Alberta?
A new house in Alberta must be built by a licensed residential builder and carry warranty coverage under the New Home Buyer Protection Act: at least one year on materials and labour, two years on the delivery and distribution systems, five years on the building envelope and ten years on the structure.
Is renovation work covered by a warranty?
A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.
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