Kay2 Contracting — Plan · Design · Build

01 — Plan

Luxury home renovations in Calgary, planned to the last detail.

Kay2 Contracting is Calgary's two-time Renovator of the Year. We plan, design, and build renovations, additions, and complex projects other contractors won't attempt.

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01 — Plan

Luxury home renovations in Calgary, planned to the last detail.

Kay2 Contracting is Calgary's two-time Renovator of the Year. We plan, design, and build renovations, additions, and complex projects other contractors won't attempt.

Book a consultationOur awards

02 — Design

Every finish chosen before the first wall comes down.

Our in-house designers draw it, detail it and price it with you. Then you see the real materials, in real light, at the Kay2 showroom.

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03 — Build

One team. One plan. Built exactly as drawn.

The project manager who plans your home renovation runs it to handover, with a fixed-price contract, weekly updates and a site cleaned every day.

See the work
2026 · Home Renovation Under $300,000 · BILD Alberta2024 · Best Bathroom / Ensuite Renovation · BILD Calgary Region2024 · Best Exterior Renovation / Outdoor Living Space · BILD Calgary Region2022 · Renovator of the Year · BILD Calgary Region2022 · Best Home Renovation (With Addition) · BILD Calgary Region2022 · Best Kitchen Renovation — $125,000 and over · BILD Calgary Region2019 · Best Basement Renovation in Canada · CHBA National2018 · Renovator of the Year · BILD Calgary Region2018 · Best Home Renovation with Addition · BILD Calgary Region2018 · Best Basement Renovation / Development · BILD Calgary Region
Lake-view primary suite in Kay2's award-winning Chestermere renovation
Kitchen island in a Kay2 custom home, Bridgeland
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Kay2 Contracting

Calgary's award-winning design-build renovation firm.

Kay2 Contracting plans, designs and builds luxury renovations, home additions and specialty rooms for Calgary homeowners who would rather transform the home they love than move. Designers, estimators, project managers and craftspeople work as one team, and BILD Calgary Region has twice named us Renovator of the Year.

2014
Founded in Calgary
10
Regional, provincial & national awards
16
BILD finalist entries since 2022
4.7★
Google rating
How we workOur awards

Services

From the kitchen to the indoor pool.

Core renovations for the rooms you live in every day, and specialty builds for the rooms you've always wanted.

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Projects

Two Renovator of the Year homes, and the work since.

Every project is planned, designed and built by Kay2.

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Chestermere Lake Pool & Spa Addition, Chestermere, AB★ 2022 BILD Calgary Region Renovator of the Year

Chestermere, AB

Chestermere Lake Pool & Spa Addition

A lakeside home expanded for luxury and entertaining, with a 1,000 sq ft lower-level indoor pool and spa, a second-storey primary suite with a large walk-in closet, and a folding wall of windows facing the lake.

  • Pools & spas
  • Additions
  • Whole home
  • Ensuites
Mayland Heights: Whole-Home Renovation with Basement Pool, Mayland Heights, NE Calgary★ 2018 BILD CR Renovator of the Year

Mayland Heights, NE Calgary

Mayland Heights: Whole-Home Renovation with Basement Pool

A dated 1987 house transformed into a clean, modern family home, with three additions and an in-ground pool built beneath it.

  • Whole home
  • Additions
  • Pools & spas
  • Exteriors
Bridgeland Custom Home, Bridgeland, NE Calgary

Bridgeland, NE Calgary

Bridgeland Custom Home

A five-bedroom, five-bathroom inner-city walkout with a loft, rooftop patio and downtown views from every level.

  • Custom homes
  • Kitchens
  • Ensuites

Signature rooms

The rooms most contractors won't attempt.

  1. 01Indoor Pools
  2. 02Indoor Sport Courts
  3. 03Golf Simulator Rooms
  4. 04Home Theatres
  5. 05Home Gyms
  6. 06Wine Cellars
  7. 07Outdoor Kitchens
  8. 08Garage Renovations
  9. 09Home Spas

Before & after

A 1987 house, rebuilt for the next thirty years.

Drag to compare. Kay2 added three additions to this Mayland Heights home, raised the foundation and built an in-ground pool beneath it. It became our first Renovator of the Year and a national award winner.

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After: Front exterior renovated by Kay2
Before: Front exterior
BeforeAfter

On video

See the work for yourself.

Award-winning homes, the Showroom and the people behind them.

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Client stories · 1:30

Real homeowners share their renovation stories

Calgary homeowners talk about their renovation experience with Kay2.

In our clients' words

“From the very beginning, their design team took the time to understand our vision and brought ideas to the table that elevated the entire project.”
Google review · Basement with theatre, wine cellar and wet bar
“From the initial design phase to the meticulous custom finishes, Kay 2 contracting demonstrated unparalleled professionalism and expertise.”
Google review · Whole-home renovation with steam showers
“From the initial design phase to the final build, the entire process was seamless and well organized.”
Google review · Custom ensuite and walk-in closet
“Kay 2 completed a main floor renovation for us transforming a congested and tight kitchen and living room into a bright, functional open concept living space.”
Google review · Main floor and kitchen
“From the initial consultation to the final walk through, the entire process was enjoyable.”
Google review · Kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and exterior
“Carolina had great design ideas! Trever & Jeff were great to work with as were the sub-trades.”
Google review · Fireplace, shelving and entry redesign
“We needed more space in our home, but didn’t want to move out of the neighborhood. Kay2 contracting were able to come up with a great design.”
Google review · Adding space without moving
“They took my vision and executed it perfectly.”
Google review · Rooftop patio rebuilt for a hot tub

Excerpts from Kay2's Google reviews · 4.7 stars from 81 reviews.

Lounge and display kitchen at the Kay2 Showroom and Design Centre, Calgary

Showroom & Design Centre

Choose your finishes in person.

The Kay2 Showroom and Design Centre in SE Calgary, a 2023 BILD Calgary Region finalist for Best Design Centre, is where your home takes shape. Compare cabinetry, stone, tile and hardware in real light, sit down with your designer, and see the workmanship that has twice earned Kay2 Renovator of the Year.

3336 47 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2B 2W1

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Free guide · 2026 edition

Know your number before you start.

The Calgary Renovation Cost Guide 2026: real investment ranges for kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions and whole-home renovations, plus the hidden costs to plan for.

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Questions Calgary homeowners ask us.

Can't see your question? Call 403.273.2202 or send us your project.

What does Kay2 Contracting do?

Kay2 Contracting is a Calgary design-build firm. We plan, design and build luxury renovations, home additions, whole-home transformations and specialty rooms such as indoor pools, home theatres, golf simulator rooms and wine cellars. Design, estimating, project management and construction are handled by one team.

Has Kay2 won awards?

Yes. BILD Calgary Region named Kay2 Renovator of the Year in 2018 and 2022, and Kay2 has won BILD category awards for home renovation with addition, basement, kitchen, bathroom and exterior work, most recently in 2024. The Canadian Home Builders' Association named a Kay2 project Canada's Best Basement Renovation in 2019, and Kay2 has been a BILD finalist every year from 2022 to 2025.

Where does Kay2 work?

Kay2 works across Calgary and nearby communities including Chestermere, Springbank, Airdrie, Okotoks, Cochrane, Strathmore, Canmore and Banff. The Kay2 Showroom and Design Centre is at 3336 47 Ave SE, Calgary.

What is design-build, and why does it matter?

Design-build means one company designs and builds your project under one contract. At Kay2 the designer, estimator and project manager work together from the first meeting, so the drawings are priced and buildable before construction starts, and one project manager stays accountable to handover.

How do I start a renovation with Kay2?

Book a complimentary consultation by calling 403.273.2202 or using the project planner on this site. We'll discuss your goals, then an estimator will help shape scope and budget before design begins.

Guides

Know before you renovate.

Plain-English advice on costs, permits, hiring and specialty rooms, from the team that builds them.

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Climate-controlled wine cellars in Calgary: a builder's guide

Specialty builds · 9 min read

Climate-controlled wine cellars in Calgary: a builder's guide

A wine cellar is a small, sealed refrigerated room inside a heated house. How it is insulated, vapour-sealed, cooled and humidified so a collection keeps for decades in Calgary's dry climate.

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Custom steam showers and home saunas in Calgary: a builder's guide

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Custom steam showers and home saunas in Calgary: a builder's guide

A steam shower or sauna is a sealed room full of heat and moisture, wired to a large dedicated circuit. How they are waterproofed, powered, permitted and finished so they last for decades.

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How to choose the right renovation contractor

Hiring & planning · 5 min read

How to choose the right renovation contractor

Written estimates, warning signs, licences and insurance: the checks to make before you sign with anyone, including us.

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Signing a renovation contract and paying for the work

Hiring & planning · 4 min read

Signing a renovation contract and paying for the work

What belongs in the contract, how to handle blanks and changes, and how a fair payment schedule works.

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Planning a luxury renovation: from first idea to final walkthrough

Hiring & planning · 6 min read

Planning a luxury renovation: from first idea to final walkthrough

How a design-build project runs at Kay2, and what you will decide at each step.

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Planning an indoor pool or spa at home

Specialty builds · 6 min read

Planning an indoor pool or spa at home

Structure, humidity and mechanical systems: what an award-winning indoor pool project has to get right.

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Golf simulators, theatres, courts and cellars: planning specialty rooms

Specialty builds · 5 min read

Golf simulators, theatres, courts and cellars: planning specialty rooms

The room dimensions, systems and early decisions that make specialty spaces work.

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Building a legal basement suite in Calgary: the 2026 guide

Basements · 7 min read

Building a legal basement suite in Calgary: the 2026 guide

The permits, safety requirements and deadlines that turn a basement into a legal, registered secondary suite, and how the 2026 zoning changes affect your plans.

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Calgary's rezoning repeal: what it means for your renovation or addition

Additions & custom homes · 5 min read

Calgary's rezoning repeal: what it means for your renovation or addition

Council reversed the 2024 citywide rezoning, effective August 4, 2026. Here is what changed for additions, suites and R-CG properties, and what to check before you design.

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Building a hail-resistant exterior in Calgary

Outdoor & exterior · 6 min read

Building a hail-resistant exterior in Calgary

Class 4 roofing, tougher siding and smarter details: how to rebuild an exterior that stands up to Calgary hail, and what has happened to the City's roofing rebate.

October 5, 2026 · Read →
Protecting your Calgary basement from water before you finish it

Basements · 5 min read

Protecting your Calgary basement from water before you finish it

Heavy summer rain is getting heavier. The steps that keep water out of a Calgary basement, and why they belong at the start of any basement development.

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Radon in Calgary homes: test before you finish the basement

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Radon in Calgary homes: test before you finish the basement

One in eight Calgary-area homes tested above Canada's radon guideline. How to test, what the result means, and why the time to fix it is before the basement is finished.

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Paying for energy upgrades during a Calgary renovation (2026)

Costs · 5 min read

Paying for energy upgrades during a Calgary renovation (2026)

What is open and what has closed in 2026: Calgary's property-tax financing program, the federal loan that ended, and how to fold efficiency upgrades into a larger renovation.

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Asbestos and vermiculite: renovating an older Calgary home safely

Hiring & planning · 4 min read

Asbestos and vermiculite: renovating an older Calgary home safely

If your home was built before 1990, asbestos is part of the renovation plan. Where it hides, what the City requires before a permit, and how to keep it from derailing your schedule.

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What changed for Calgary homeowners in 2026: rules, codes and incentives

Hiring & planning · 8 min read

What changed for Calgary homeowners in 2026: rules, codes and incentives

One place for the 2026 changes that affect renovations, additions, suites and new homes in Calgary and Alberta, with links to the official sources.

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Backyard suites in Calgary: the 2026 rules and the City incentive

Additions & custom homes · 6 min read

Backyard suites in Calgary: the 2026 rules and the City incentive

A garden or laneway suite can house family, add rental income or become a studio. Here is what changed in 2026, what the City will contribute, and how to plan one.

October 5, 2026 · Read →
Tax credits, rebates and financing for Calgary renovations in 2026

Costs · 6 min read

Tax credits, rebates and financing for Calgary renovations in 2026

Most renovations aren't tax-deductible, but several federal programs help with suites, accessibility and new homes. What is available in 2026, and what has ended.

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Paying a renovation contractor in Alberta: licences, contracts, holdbacks and liens

Hiring & planning · 6 min read

Paying a renovation contractor in Alberta: licences, contracts, holdbacks and liens

Alberta law protects homeowners who pay deposits and progress payments, but only if you know the rules. What to check before you pay anyone.

October 5, 2026 · Read →
Alberta's building codes in 2026: what changed for renovations and new homes

Additions & custom homes · 5 min read

Alberta's building codes in 2026: what changed for renovations and new homes

The codes behind every permit have changed in the last two years. What applies to your Calgary renovation, addition or custom home now, and what is still being debated.

October 5, 2026 · Read →
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