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MDRN Garage designs and builds detached garages and backyard suites in Calgary.
Our services include:
• Feasibility review of your lot
• Garage or garage suite design
• Permit drawings for the City of Calgary
• Structural engineering
• Construction management

We guide homeowners from idea → permit → construction.

Not every property qualifies.
The ability to build a backyard suite depends on:
• Zoning of the property
• Lot width and depth
• Rear lane access
• Utility connections
• City development rules

We usually review the Real Property Report (RPR) first to determine if the project is possible.

The cost depends on size, layout, and finishes.

Typical backyard suite projects in Calgary range from: $180,000 – $260,000

This includes design, permits, and construction.

A more accurate estimate can be provided after reviewing the property.

The total process usually takes 4–6 months.

Typical stages:

Design & drawings – 2 to 3 weeks
City permit approval – 4 to 6 weeks
Construction – 10 to 14 weeks

Weather and city approvals may affect the timeline.

Yes.
Most backyard garage or suite projects require:
• Development Permit (DP)
• Building Permit (BP)
• Trade permits for plumbing, electrical, and gas

MDRN Garage prepares the drawings and helps guide the permit process.

Yes.

Many homeowners build backyard suites to create legal rental units.

Depending on location and layout, suites in Calgary can generate $1,400 – $2,000 per month in rental income.

To review a property we usually need:
• Real Property Report (RPR)
• Property address
• Photos of the backyard (optional)

Once we review the lot, we can suggest the best garage or suite layout.

Yes.

We can design both standard layouts and custom garage suites depending on the property and client needs.

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