Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Garage Building Permit in Calgary
Understanding Garage Permits in Alberta Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a Garage Building Permit in Calgary Building a detached garage is a great way to add value, storage, and functionality to your property. But before you start construction, you’ll need to navigate Calgary’s garage permit process to make sure your project is safe, legal, and frankly, […]
Detached Garage Design Basics
Building a garage is an exciting process, whether your goal is to increase storage, create a shrine for your classic muscle car, or simply have a place to park the truck, minivan, or SUV that isn’t on the street out front. We design a LOT of garages here at garagepermits.ca, so if you’re not sure […]
Things to Consider When Planning Your Garage
Planning your new garage might seem fairly straightforward – single or double, a big door on one side and a man door on the other. But there are a few things to consider in the planning stage that will determine how your garage will serve its purpose. Ironing out these details beforehand will save you […]
Do I Need a Building Permit for My Garage?
Building a detached garage on your property can be a huge benefit for your family. Along with increasing your property value and adding additional privacy to your yard, a garage provides you with a secure space to park your vehicles and store other belongings that you want readily accessible. Camping or hiking equipment, tools and […]
Understanding the Permit Process
If you’ve never applied for a building permit before, you probably don’t have a clue how the process works. It can sometimes be a confusing process with multiple forms and bylaw requirements that are enough to make your head spin. The bottom line is that most homeowners don’t really care how the hotdogs are made…they […]
I Built My Garage Without a Permit. Now What?
You might not have known that it was necessary and constructed your garage without a permit. So, how can you get a building permit if your garage is already built? Luckily, you aren’t alone, and garagepermits.ca can help you obtain your building permit after the fact with drawings that accurately reflect what you’ve constructed. If […]