SERVING LACOMBE · ALBERTA
Legal basement suites in Lacombe — built to code, ready to rent.
Secondary suites for rental income, built to Alberta Building Code from framing through final inspection. JFK Surfaces handles permits, egress, fire separation, and finishing — so your suite is legal, safe, and rentable.
JFK SURFACES IN LACOMBE
A legal suite is not a finished basement with a stove in the corner.
Legal secondary suites in Alberta have real code requirements: egress windows, fire separation between suites, interconnected smoke and CO alarms, proper ventilation, dedicated entrances, and inspection sign-off. Skip any of them and the suite is not legal — which means insurance issues, resale issues, and no protection if something goes wrong.
JFK Surfaces builds legal basement suites in Lacombe from the framing up: permit application, egress cuts, fire-rated assemblies, plumbing and electrical to code, and a proper finished suite that passes inspection and rents.
WHAT WE DO
Every part of a legal secondary suite build.
Permit application & drawings
We coordinate the development and building permit application with the City of Lacombe, including the drawings needed to demonstrate code compliance.
Egress windows
Cutting new egress openings through poured foundation, framing, window install, and window well. Every bedroom in the suite gets a code-compliant egress.
Fire separation
Fire-rated ceiling assembly between the main dwelling and the suite. Sealed penetrations, proper door assemblies, interconnected smoke and CO alarms in both units.
Separate entrance
Exterior entrance dedicated to the suite - side or rear walk-out stairwell down to grade, with door, landing, and weather protection.
Plumbing & electrical
Rough-in and finish for the suite kitchen and bathroom. Sub-panel or dedicated circuits where required. Ventilation for the range hood, bathroom fan, and dryer.
Finishing & kitchen install
Drywall, flooring, paint, trim, doors, cabinets, countertops, and appliance install. A finished suite the tenant can move into on day one.
LACOMBE SPECIFICS
What is different about building basement suites in Lacombe.
Lacombe zoning rules. Not every residential lot in Lacombe allows a secondary suite — the specific zoning district and any overlays matter. We confirm eligibility for your address with the City of Lacombe before we quote so nobody is surprised at permit stage.
Older homes near downtown. Homes in the older Lacombe neighborhoods often have low basement ceiling heights, small original windows, and existing plumbing that needs to be reworked to support a full suite. We plan for that at the site visit.
Newer subdivisions with prepared basements. Many newer builds in Lacombe subdivisions were framed anticipating a suite — egress-ready windows, plumbing rough-ins, separate entrance stubs. Those jobs go faster because the bones are already there.
Rental income potential. Lacombe rents have grown alongside the population. A legal, well-finished secondary suite can pay a meaningful portion of your mortgage — but only if it is truly legal. Insurance and future buyers care.
WHAT YOU GET
What is included in a JFK Surfaces basement suite build.
- Site visit, measurements, and zoning confirmation with the City of Lacombe
- Written scope and quote
- Development and building permit application coordination
- Egress window cuts, window wells, and waterproofing
- Framing for suite layout - bedrooms, living area, kitchen, bathroom
- Fire-rated ceiling assembly between suite and main dwelling
- Interconnected smoke and CO alarms in both units
- Dedicated exterior entrance with walk-out stairwell
- Plumbing rough-in and finish - kitchen, bathroom, laundry if in scope
- Electrical rough-in and finish - dedicated circuits, sub-panel where required
- HVAC and ventilation - range hood, bathroom fan, dryer venting
- Insulation, drywall, mud, tape, paint
- Flooring, trim, doors, hardware
- Kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliance install
- All required inspections and permit sign-off
- Warranty on workmanship plus manufacturer warranty on materials
Cost depends on scope, existing conditions, and finish level — we quote every suite in writing after a site visit.
FAQ
Common questions about basement suites in Lacombe.
Are basement suites legal in Lacombe?+
Secondary suites are permitted in Lacombe on many residential lots, but the specific zoning rules and requirements depend on the property. Every legal suite has to meet Alberta Building Code and Alberta Fire Code, and it needs a development permit from the City of Lacombe. We confirm zoning eligibility for your property before we quote.
What makes a basement suite legal in Alberta?+
A legal secondary suite in Alberta needs a proper egress window in every bedroom, fire separation between suites, interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, dedicated ventilation, minimum ceiling heights, its own entrance, and a separate cooking, sleeping, and washroom space. Everything gets inspected under the permit.
How long does a basement suite build take?+
A full legal basement suite in Lacombe typically runs 6 to 10 weeks on site, depending on the layout, whether we are cutting new egress windows, and permit inspection timing. We build the schedule around City of Lacombe inspection windows so nothing sits waiting.
Do I need a separate entrance for the suite?+
Yes - a legal secondary suite in Alberta needs its own exterior entrance separate from the main dwelling. That usually means a side or rear entrance with a walk-out stairwell down to grade. We build the entrance as part of the suite scope.
Can you cut new egress windows in an existing basement?+
Yes. Cutting new egress windows through the foundation is common on Lacombe basement suite jobs, especially in older homes. We handle the concrete cutting, window well install, framing, and waterproofing.
Do you handle suites outside Lacombe?+
Yes - Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, Innisfail, Blackfalds, Penhold, Olds, Ponoka, Red Deer County, Rocky Mountain House.
FREE QUOTES · NO PRESSURE
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