No. Do not use salt, ice melt, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, or any de-icing chemicals on new concrete, especially during the first winter season after it is poured. Fresh concrete is more vulnerable during its first year. De-icing products can increase freeze-thaw damage and may cause surface scaling, flaking, or peeling. This type of surface damage is considered environmental [...]
Because Calgary experiences significant temperature fluctuations, moisture changes, and clay soil movement, garage foundations must be carefully designed to prevent shifting and cracking over time. The correct foundation depends on several factors including the size of the garage, its height, soil conditions, and how the space will be used. In many cases, garages under approximately 600 square feet can [...]
Alta Home has been building garages in Calgary for more than 15 years and has earned multiple HomeStars and TrustedPros awards. Our team handles the entire process including design, permits, construction, and inspections. All work is completed in-house by our experienced team rather than outsourced to third-party companies. This allows us to maintain consistent quality, keep projects on schedule, [...]
The cost of building a detached garage in Calgary depends on the size, design, site conditions, and finishes. Most detached garage projects typically range from approximately $25,000 to $70,000 or more, depending on the garage size, site access, foundation requirements, electrical work, insulation, and architectural features. Every property is different, so the best way to determine an accurate price [...]
Yes — we apply a cure-and-seal product shortly after pouring the concrete. This is standard practice and helps the slab cure properly while adding a light layer of protection. However, this is not the same as a dedicated long-term sealer or decorative coating. Once the concrete has fully cured (usually around 28 days), you have the option to apply [...]
We provide warranties for our garage doors and openers, covering defects and installation issues. However, damages often occur due to post-installation modifications, such as detaching and reattaching garage rails, or applying epoxy or floor coatings, causing the garage door to stick to the floor. Forceful attempts to open the door may result in a snapped cable and broken mechanism, [...]
Your garage door is a very important part of your new garage, after all, it's there to keep your vehicle safe & sound. It is also one of the neediest parts as it's on the move as often as you are! It is crucial to maintain your garage door and its surroundings on a regular basis to avoid costly [...]
By taking a few easy but very important steps, you may reduce the risk of concrete damage and avoid costly repairs to your concrete pad and driveway. Remember, it takes roughly 28 days (temp. dependent) for concrete to reach its 80% strength, hence, we strongly recommend not driving over your concrete during that time. We also advise you not [...]
There are many risk factors during a construction project — from theft, fire, and vandalism to weather damage, liability, or job site injuries. Managing these risks means understanding what your policy covers and what it doesn’t. Alta Home carries $2,000,000 in liability insurance and full WCB coverage for our employees, protecting you and us from injury claims, job site [...]
That depends. We recommend calling Alberta 1 Call or use their website to order free locates to verify if the gas line runs underneath a proposed garage. Once you verified the gas line is located underneath your proposed garage you need to ensure if it's sleeved. You may do that by calling ATCO GAS. If the gas line is sleeved, you [...]
