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Full Home Remodels & Additions Calgary

Full home remodels and additions Calgary

Arkadian Homes Service

Full Home Remodels & Additions in Calgary

Bringing Older Calgary Homes Up to Current Expectations

A major remodel or addition is often more complex than a custom build. Same Boutique Builder discipline, applied to the home you already love.

Honor the Bones, Update Everything Else

A great remodel is harder than a great new build. On a new build, you start with a clear lot and a blank page. On a remodel, you start with an existing home — every wall, every system, every quirk — and your job is to figure out what’s worth keeping, what has to go, and how to integrate new construction with thirty or fifty years of existing decisions. The surprises behind walls aren’t optional. The structural compromises are real. The neighbors are there. The City of Calgary’s permit process is different than for a new build.

Arkadian Homes approaches remodels and additions with the same Boutique Builder discipline as a custom home, plus the additional rigor that existing structures require. We over-invest in the assessment phase, so the surprises are mostly known before construction starts. We design new construction to feel like it was always part of the original, not bolted on. And we treat the original home with respect — keeping what made it worth keeping.

9+Years Building
200+Doors Delivered
10Communities Served

What Our Remodel Service Covers

Existing Conditions Assessment

Detailed review of structure, mechanical, electrical, foundation, roof, insulation, and finishes. Done before any design decisions, so the design is based on what’s actually there.

Design & Concept Development

New layouts, additions, and finishes designed to integrate with the existing home. We sketch options, you choose direction, then we develop.

Structural & Mechanical Review

Engineering review of any structural changes, HVAC capacity for additions, electrical service capacity, plumbing rerouting. Surprises caught at design, not at framing.

Permitting & Heritage Approvals

Development and building permits, plus any heritage or community-specific approvals needed. Managed end-to-end.

Construction Management

Single project lead through the build. Weekly updates. Trade coordination tuned for working in and around an occupied or partially-occupied home where needed.

After-Care & Warranty

One-year warranty on the remodeled scope, plus structured 3 / 6 / 12-month follow-ups. The same after-care relationship as our new builds.

Remodel and Addition Project Types

Arkadian Homes takes on a range of remodel and addition projects, from full-home transformations to focused upgrades. Below are the project types we routinely build. If yours doesn’t fit cleanly, the discovery call is where we evaluate fit.

  • Whole-home renovations
  • Major additions (second-storey, rear, side-yard)
  • Heritage-respectful updates and approvals
  • Kitchen and primary-bath remodels
  • Basement developments and conversions
  • Open-concept conversions on older floorplans
  • Energy and mechanical upgrades (HVAC, insulation, windows)
  • Smart-home integration retrofits

Serving Calgary’s Premier Communities

Arkadian Homes’ remodel work is concentrated in Calgary’s inner-city neighborhoods, where older homes meet new owners ready to update without losing character. Our active service area is below.

Lakeview
Upper Mount Royal
North Glenmore Park
West Hillhurst
Altadore
Briar Hill
Marda Loop
Springbank
Elbow Park
Bearspaw
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Remodels & Additions FAQ

How do remodel costs compare to custom builds?
Per-square-foot, remodels are often more expensive than new builds — and the gap surprises most clients. The reason: existing-condition surprises, working around what’s already there, and the higher labour intensity of integrating new with old. A whole-home renovation in a Calgary inner-city home typically runs $400 to $700 per square foot, depending on scope. We’re transparent about the cost range at the discovery call, before any design commits.
Do I need to move out during the work?
For a whole-home renovation, usually yes — at least for the demolition and rough-construction phases. For partial renovations or additions, sometimes no — we can phase construction so part of the home stays habitable. The discovery and design phases are where we map the construction sequence and figure out the right approach for your specific project and timeline.
How do you handle heritage homes?
Carefully. Calgary has several communities with heritage designations or character guidelines (Mount Royal, Hillhurst, parts of Inglewood, etc.), each with specific approval processes. We integrate heritage review into the permitting timeline from day one, design new construction to respect the existing character, and work with the City and any neighborhood committees on approvals. We’ve taken on multiple heritage-sensitive projects and know the process.
What if you find structural surprises mid-build?
Honest answer: it happens, especially on older homes. Hidden water damage, undersized framing, knob-and-tube wiring, asbestos in insulation, foundation issues. We do existing-conditions assessment before construction to catch as much as possible, but some things only reveal themselves once walls are open. When something does surface mid-build, we present the cost and schedule impact in writing, with options, before any decision gets made.
Can you do just one room — kitchen, primary bath, or basement?
Yes. Single-room remodels are some of our most common projects, especially kitchens and primary baths. Basement developments (turning an unfinished or partially-finished basement into livable space) are also frequent. Smaller scope, tighter timeline, lower cost — but the same project discipline and after-care as a full-home renovation.
How long does a major remodel take?
A whole-home renovation typically runs eight to fourteen months from permit to handover. Major additions (second-storey, large rear additions) typically run six to twelve months. Single-room renovations (kitchen, bath) run two to four months. Heritage approvals or structural complexity can extend timelines. The discovery call is where we give you a realistic range for your specific scope.
Will you respect what we love about the existing home?
Yes — and we’ll push back if we think you’re losing something worth keeping. Sometimes clients come to us wanting to gut everything, and on closer look there are details (original woodwork, a particular window orientation, a layout quirk that actually works) worth preserving. We’re not here to argue, but we’ll flag the things we think matter. The decision is always yours.
Do you handle additions and second-storey extensions?
Yes. Additions are a meaningful portion of our remodel work — both horizontal (rear or side-yard additions) and vertical (second-storey extensions). Each involves structural review of the existing home, permitting, and design that integrates with the original. Second-storey additions in particular require careful structural and foundation analysis, which we manage as part of the design phase.

Ready to talk about your remodel?

A 30-minute discovery conversation. No cost, no obligation. Bring photos of your current home, the part that’s not working, and any inspiration for what you’d want it to become. We’ll walk through what a remodel engagement would look like and what’s feasible.

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