What will your permit cost? Find out in two minutes.

Where is the property?

In your area we currently offer new decks and new detached garages. Other projects are coming soon: send us your details and we'll contact you first.

What are you planning?

Attached garage? Choose Addition. An attached garage is an addition to the house under the building code.

Only renovating the basement? Choose Basement.

Is it new, or already built?

Already built without a permit is common, especially when a home is being sold.

Is it a one level or two level deck?

A two level deck has a second platform at a different height, connected by stairs.

Where is the deck located?

Some municipalities don't allow decks in the front yard.

Where is the addition?

Use the picture to match the side of the house.

Will the deck have a roof or a hot tub?

A roof, pergola or canopy makes the deck an addition under the building code. A hot tub on the deck needs an engineer. Skip this if neither applies.

Roughly how big is it?

Which floors are affected?

Pick every floor where walls, rooms or openings change.

Will there be new bedrooms?

Every bedroom needs a window large enough to serve as an emergency exit.

Will new or enlarged windows be added?

For example, egress windows for basement bedrooms.

Will you add a separate entrance?

For example, a new side door or stairwell into the suite.

Which sides of the house change on the outside?

New or bigger windows, doors or an addition count. Use the picture to match each side.

Will any new or enlarged opening be wider than 48 inches?

Wider openings need an engineer to design the beam or header above them.

What shape is the house?

Looking down from above.

How many storeys?

Roughly how big is the main floor?

Will you remove or change a load-bearing wall or beam?

This tells us the scope.

What is your construction budget?

Edmonton bases its permit fee on construction value.

Do you have a Real Property Report (RPR)?

Most municipalities require one. It shows your lot lines and existing buildings.