Britannia Community Profile
Britannia is an upscale inner-city Calgary community in Ward 8, established in 1905. Located near the Elbow River and featuring the landmark Britannia Plaza, the neighbourhood has approximately 900+ homes including heritage properties, character bungalows, and contemporary luxury infills.
Britannia’s walkable, urban lifestyle and proximity to 4th Street SW and 17th Avenue make it highly desirable. Based on current MLS data, homes range from $900K to $2.5M. Basement development here serves both lifestyle enhancement and property value maximization for this affluent demographic.
Why Britannia Homeowners Choose OAF
Britannia is one of Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhoods for basement development. With homes built in 2018, the typical Britannia property has an average of 900-1,600 sq ft of unfinished basement space-perfect for lifestyle renovations, legal suites, or recreational spaces.
- Matched expectations: Britannia’s mix of mixed heritage and infill (1905-present) means we’ve worked with similar home layouts and can set accurate timelines and budgets.
- Fixed-Price agreements: No surprises. We walk your space, set clear expectations, and deliver.
- Community relationships: We work with trusted trades in Britannia and surrounding areas.
Services Available in Britannia
Lifestyle Basement Development
Create the recreation space you’ve always wanted-home theatre, fitness area, wet bar, or family lounge. Typical cost: $65,000-$130,000.
Legal Secondary Suite
Earn rental income while adding value. Britannia zoning permits secondary suites. We handle everything from design to permitting.
Garage Development
Whether new construction or renovation, we build garages that last. Protect your vehicles and add value to your home.
Britannia: Neighbourhood Considerations
Britannia basements sit on clay-based, mature inner-city conditions. This soil type generally excavates cleanly and compacts well, but site-specific surveys are always recommended to identify rock, water tables, or utilities.
Common Challenges
New area; some utility expansion ongoing
Contact OAF early in your ownership or before purchasing. We can assess your property, set budgets, and coordinate with City of Calgary before permitting begins.
Basement development costs vary based on scope. Here’s what to expect in Britannia:
Contact us for a free in-home consultation in Britannia.