Carrington Community Profile
Carrington is a growing north Calgary community in Ward 2, with development beginning around 2018-2019. The community has expanded to an estimated 1,500-2,500 dwellings as part of north Calgary’s growth corridor along Stoney Trail and Deerfoot Trail.
Carrington is part of the north Calgary growth corridor with proximity to the future Green Line LRT extension. Based on current market data, detached homes range from $420K to $600K. With newer homes featuring suite-ready basements, the area shows moderate and growing demand for legal suite development.
Why Carrington Homeowners Choose OAF
Carrington is one of Calgary’s most dynamic neighbourhoods for basement development. With homes built in 2017, the typical Carrington property has an average of 1,100-1,350 sq ft of unfinished basement space-perfect for lifestyle renovations, legal suites, or recreational spaces.
- Matched expectations: Carrington’s mix of brand new to 8 years old (2015+) 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 Carrington and surrounding areas.
Services Available in Carrington
Lifestyle Basement Development
Create the recreation space you’ve always wanted-home theatre, fitness area, wet bar, or family lounge. Typical cost: $48,000-$82,000.
Legal Secondary Suite
Earn rental income while adding value. Carrington 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.
Carrington: Neighbourhood Considerations
Carrington basements sit on well-drained clay loam. 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
tight construction timelines; early movers benefit from contractor availability
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 Carrington:
Contact us for a free in-home consultation in Carrington.