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Hysi Framing Inc., Calgary framing contractor
Basement Framing · Calgary

Basement framing in Calgary, the way it should be done.

Legal secondary suites and family basement developments framed to maximize ceiling height, hide HVAC cleanly, and give the trades behind us a flawless canvas.

Overview

Basement Framing, done the Hysi way.

Basement framing looks simple until you start. Then come the HVAC drops, the awkward beam, the egress window that has to fit, the bulkhead nobody designed properly. Hysi Framing has framed hundreds of Calgary basements: legal suites, full developments, owner finishes. We know where the gotchas live.

We frame perimeter walls insulated and vapour-ready, drop bulkheads where they need to be (not just where it is easiest), and lay out partitions so plumbing and electrical actually fit before the rock goes up.

Scope

Basement framing scope

Legal secondary suites

Egress windows, separate entrances, fire separation, layout per City of Calgary secondary suite rules.

Family basement developments

Rec rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms, home offices, wet bars, framed clean for the finishes you want.

Egress & rough openings

Window cut-ins, structural lintels, code-compliant egress sizing.

Bulkheads & soffits

Drops for HVAC, beams, and ducting that look intentional, not added-on.

Tray & coffered ceilings

Where ceiling height allows, framed cleanly for drywall and lighting.

Insulated perimeter walls

Strapped, insulated, and vapour-ready where required.

Process

How we frame a Calgary basement

  1. 01

    On-site walk

    We visit, measure existing conditions, and check ceiling height, mechanicals, and beam locations.

  2. 02

    Layout & quote

    We lay out walls on your drawings, flag conflicts, and quote off a real scope.

  3. 03

    Frame on site

    Perimeter, partitions, bulkheads, openings. Typically 1 to 2 weeks for a standard development.

  4. 04

    Hand-off

    Clean, square, plumb. Ready for electrical and plumbing rough-in.

FAQ

Questions Calgary owners ask us.

Not finding what you need? Send us your plans or give us a call, happy to walk you through it.

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How much does basement framing cost in Calgary?
Most full basement developments in Calgary fall into a per-square-foot range for framing-only labour. Layout complexity, number of partitions, suite vs. open development, and ceiling treatments all move the number. We quote off the actual layout.
How long does basement framing take?
A typical Calgary basement frames in 1 to 2 weeks. Legal suite projects with extra partitions, fire separation, and egress work may run 2 to 3 weeks.
Can you frame a legal secondary suite in Calgary?
Yes. We frame to the City of Calgary secondary suite requirements: egress, fire separation, layout, and the structural changes that come with adding a separate entrance.
Do you handle just framing, or also drywall and finishing?
Hysi Framing is a framing contractor. We hand off to your drywaller, electrician, and plumber. If you need recommendations for the rest of the trades, we know who is good in Calgary.
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