More Space. Better Function. Same Address.
Sometimes the right move isn’t building new — it’s making what you have actually work for where you are in life. A main floor addition, a basement development, a kitchen that finally has room for the way you cook. We approach renovations and additions the same way we approach new builds: scope it properly, price it honestly, and build it right.
What’s Included
Scope varies by project, but here’s what’s typically involved in a renovation or addition with Landry Homes:
- Initial scope review and site assessment
- Architectural drawings and structural engineering where required
- Development permit and building permit applications
- Demolition of existing elements: walls, flooring, ceilings, cabinetry
- Structural modifications: load-bearing wall removal, beam installation
- Foundation work for additions (where applicable)
- Full mechanical integration: plumbing, electrical, HVAC tie-in
- Insulation upgrades, vapour barrier, and air sealing
- Interior finishing: drywall, trim, flooring, paint, fixtures
- Exterior integration: matching or complementing existing cladding
Why it matters in Edmonton
Renovating a home in Edmonton requires a different level of care than in milder climates. Opening exterior walls in the shoulder seasons means managing moisture and temperature carefully — existing homes often have older insulation or vapour barriers that need to be upgraded when walls are opened. We do this properly, not just patch around the existing condition.
Additions in Edmonton’s established neighbourhoods often trigger development permit requirements depending on lot coverage. Edmonton’s Zoning Bylaw limits how much of a lot can be covered by structures — including additions and decks — and a permit is required for most structural work. Skipping permits on a renovation creates problems at resale and can void your home insurance.
Basement developments are one of the most common renovation requests we get, and with good reason — an unfinished basement in Edmonton represents significant livable square footage that many older homes haven’t touched. A well-developed basement in this market adds real value. A poorly done one with inadequate moisture management or electrical work creates liability.
Our Process
Scope & Site Review
Design, Drawings & Permits
Construction & Integration
Frequently Asked Questions
For most structural work — additions, load-bearing wall removal, basement developments with electrical and plumbing — yes. We handle permits as part of the project. Cosmetic work like painting and flooring typically doesn’t require one.
Usually, yes — though exact matches on older products can be difficult. We source as close a match as possible, or we can discuss upgrading the whole exterior for a cleaner result.
Four to eight weeks depending on scope. A full legal suite with mechanical work takes longer than a simple rec room finish.
For most basement developments and smaller additions, no. For major main-floor renovations, it depends on the scope and what systems are being affected. We work through this in the planning phase.