This list ranks 10 renovation contractors in Calgary, AB. It starts from Google Maps searches for renovation contractors and related building work in Calgary: 98 firms were checked, and building and renovation firms with their own website and an open Google listing went forward. Firms are weighed on their Google rating, the number of reviews behind it, how closely their services match home renovation, and their portfolio. The strongest firm overall sits at place 1, places 2 to 4 carry a badge for what each suits best, and places 5 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank
Calgary bathroom renovation company focused on custom bathroom remodels and tub-to-shower conversions.
Family-owned Calgary bath company doing one-day tub and shower replacements with a tile-less wall system, plus full bathroom renovations.
Family-run Calgary renovation contractor doing kitchens, bathrooms, basements and full-home renovations, plus design and planning and some commercial work.
Calgary basement development and renovation company working across the city and surrounding area, plus general home renovations.
Family-owned Calgary renovation contractor doing custom bathroom and kitchen renovations, tile and flooring, plumbing and heating, plus excavation work.
Family-owned Calgary design-build renovator doing full home renovations, kitchens and basement developments with in-house designers, carpenters and project managers.
| Rank | Firm | Best for | Services | Google rating | Area |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Bath FX | Tub-to-shower conversions and bathroom remodels | Bathroom renovations · Custom bathroom remodels · Tub-to-shower conversions | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 121 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 02 | My Bath Solutions | One-day tub replacements | Bathroom renovations · Tub-to-shower conversions · Bathtub replacements · Tile-less wall systems · Barrier-free showers | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 112 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 03 | Armstrong Home Renovations | Family-run full-home renovations | Full-home renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Basement renovations · Design and planning | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 71 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 04 | SBS Basement | Basement developments | Basement developments · Basement renovations · Home renovations · Framing and drywall | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 93 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 05 | Versatile Renovations | Waterproof custom showers and bathroom remodels | Bathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Tile and flooring · Plumbing and heating · Excavation | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 145 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 06 | Rusch Design Build | Large renovations run by one in-house team | Kitchen renovations · Full home renovations · Basement developments · Interior design · Design-build | Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 07 | The Basement Makers and Renovators | Legal basement suites and basement developments | Basement developments · Legal basement suites · Home renovations · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 08 | Astra Construction Management | Multifamily renovations and damage restoration | Residential renovations · Multifamily renovations · Commercial renovations · Damage restoration · Custom homes | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 44 Google reviews | Calgary |
| 09 | McKinley Masters | Estate, acreage and inner-city custom homes | Large-scale renovations · Custom homes · Inner-city homes · Estates and acreages · Infill homes | Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Google reviews | Calgary |
Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are Alberta's and Calgary's.
Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WCB-Alberta, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. WCB-Alberta advises getting one before the firm starts and again before the final payment, because the hiring party can end up owing premiums on an account that is not in good standing.
Ask for a certificate of insurance that names the firm and shows commercial general liability coverage in force for the dates of your job, and check that the subcontractors it brings in are covered too.
Building permits for homes in Calgary come from the City of Calgary, and removing walls, moving plumbing and adding circuits usually need one. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.
Get the scope of work, the payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, how changes are agreed and priced, and who handles permits and cleanup, all in one signed contract before any work starts.
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.
The 10 firms on this list fall into 4 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.
Renovation companies renovate existing homes, one room at a time or all of it at once.
General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.
Design-build firms design the project and build it under one contract, so one firm answers for the drawings and the work.
Home builders build new houses as their main work, and some take on additions and major renovations too.
The two overlap. A renovation contractor works on existing homes, while a general contractor may also take on new builds and additions. Many firms do both, so judge them on the projects they show rather than the label.
RenoMark is the renovator program of the Canadian Home Builders' Association. Members agree to a code of conduct that covers written contracts, a warranty on their work and liability insurance.
Ask each firm to price the same written scope, split into labour, materials and allowances for items you have not chosen yet. A low quote often has small allowances that grow once the work starts.
Often, when the work covers one or two rooms. Full-home renovations, work that shuts off water or power for days, and jobs that disturb older materials such as asbestos in plaster or flooring can make it hard to stay. Ask the firm how it will stage the work and keep a kitchen or bathroom usable.
Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WCB-Alberta. WCB-Alberta advises getting one before the firm starts and again before the final payment, because the hiring party can end up owing premiums on an account that is not in good standing.
Building permits for homes in Calgary come from the City of Calgary. For home renovation, removing walls, moving plumbing and adding circuits usually need one. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.
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