Legal Suite Builder in Beaumont, AB

Beaumont Legal Suite is a construction company based in Beaumont, AB that specializes in building fully permitted legal secondary suites. They construct basement suites, garage suites, and garden suites, managing all permits, designs, and inspections to ensure compliance with the Alberta Building Code.

The company offers a fixed-price contract model where the quote provided is the final price with no surprises. They also provide a 2-year workmanship warranty on every suite they build and handle the entire permit process on the homeowner's behalf.

Most projects take between 10 to 14 weeks from permit approval to completion. The entire process, including the 4 to 6 week permit phase, typically takes 4 to 5 months from start to move-in.

They primarily serve Beaumont, Leduc, Nisku, Sherwood Park, Fort Saskatchewan, south Edmonton, St. Albert, and Spruce Grove. Their main office and service area is centered in Beaumont, Alberta.

They offer free on-site estimates and free consultations to determine property eligibility. Homeowners can request a free quote via their website form, which promises a response within 24 hours, or by calling (587) 417-2717.

The typical cost for a basement suite ranges from $50,000 to $80,000, with a most common price point of $60,000 to $70,000. Garage suites range from $175,000 to $250,000, and garden suites range from $200,000 to $300,000 or more.

A legal suite must have a minimum floor area of 30m² and a ceiling height of at least 1.9m in 75% of the space. It also requires a separate private entrance, full kitchen and bathroom, egress windows, and sound insulation of STC 45+.

The permit process involves a development permit and building permit from the Town of Beaumont, plus electrical and plumbing permits. Development permits typically take 4 to 6 weeks, while building permits take an additional 2 to 4 weeks.

They build three specific types of suites: basement suites for finished lower levels, garage suites for above-garage living spaces, and garden suites as fully detached backyard homes.

The company has over 10 years of experience and has built more than 200 suites. They are licensed and insured, and their website states they are 100% permit approved.

Some reviewers praise the company for handling all permits and providing fixed-price contracts that eliminate cost surprises. They are noted for delivering on-time projects within the 10-14 week completion window.

The business operates under a 2-year warranty policy for workmanship on every suite. They also emphasize that all suites are fully permitted and inspected by the Town of Beaumont.

The company explicitly states they manage the entire permit process on the homeowner's behalf, including development and building permits. They also provide free consultations to confirm property eligibility before starting.

The business operates with standard business hours from Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00. They provide a 24-hour response time for free quote requests submitted through their website.

The company is located in Beaumont, AB, with a phone number of +15874172717. They also offer a cost calculator on their website to help estimate suite costs based on suite type and size.