Kitchen Renovations
Questions about kitchen remodeling, cabinets, countertops, and appliances
Does anyone recommend a good kitchen designer in Edgemont who actually understands older open-concept layouts?
Finding a kitchen designer who truly understands the unique challenges of 1970s-1980s open-concept homes in Edgemont requires someone with specific ex...
What does a kitchen look like before and after adding a load-bearing beam to open up the wall to the dining room in Canmore?
Opening up a kitchen wall to the dining room with a load-bearing beam creates a dramatic transformation from a closed, compartmentalized layout to an...
Is quartz or granite better for kitchen countertops in Calgary where we get extreme temperature swings from chinooks?
Quartz is generally the better choice for Calgary kitchens due to its superior resistance to thermal shock from our extreme chinook temperature swings...
What's the timeline for a full kitchen renovation in Calgary if we order custom cabinets - 8 weeks or more like 12?
Custom cabinet orders will push your timeline to 12-16 weeks minimum for a full kitchen renovation in Calgary, not 8 weeks. The cabinet manufacturing...
Can I replace my own kitchen cabinets and countertops without a permit in Calgary, or does that trigger an inspection?
You can typically replace kitchen cabinets and countertops without a building permit in Calgary, as this falls under cosmetic renovation work that hom...
We want to add a kitchen to our Panorama Hills basement for a suite. Does that trigger commercial exhaust rules?
Adding a kitchen to a basement suite in Panorama Hills is considered residential use and follows residential exhaust requirements under the Alberta Bu...
What is a realistic timeline to completion for a kitchen gut renovation in a 1960s home in Capitol Hill?
A complete kitchen gut renovation in a 1960s Capitol Hill home typically takes 8-12 weeks from demolition to final completion, though this can extend...
Does the Builders' Lien Act in Alberta protect homeowners if a contractor abandons a kitchen renovation halfway through in Marlborough?
Alberta's Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) actually creates obligations for homeowners rather than direct protection when contractors...
I want to move a load-bearing wall in our kitchen. Does that require a structural engineer, or can the contractor handle it?
Moving a load-bearing wall absolutely requires a structural engineer in Alberta — no contractor can legally approve this without proper engineering ca...