Legal secondary suites, cozy family rooms, and dry, quiet spaces—built to BC code and City of Kelowna requirements.
Secondary Suites
Code‑compliant layouts, clean builds, and smooth inspections.
Locally Coordinated
Our team designs and builds secondary suites in Kelowna with safety and comfort in mind—egress windows, fire/sound separation, and ventilation handled correctly. We submit drawings, coordinate permits, and schedule inspections so the process moves without friction.
Whether you’re creating a family media room or a legal rental, smart insulation, lighting, and storage make the space feel finished. Thinking ahead to the main floor too? Explore our kitchen renovations in Kelowna or pair upgrades with a bathroom remodel.
Our Basement Services
Comfort, code, and careful execution—so your basement lives well year‑round.
Layered lighting, warm finishes, and wiring for media and gaming.
Resilient flooring, ventilation, and storage that keeps gear tidy.
Egress windows, proper ventilation, and moisture‑smart finishes.
Plans, permits, egress, fire/sound separation, and inspections.
Built‑ins, laundry rooms, and mudroom connections that make sense.
City of Kelowna submissions, progress inspections, and occupancy.
Legal Suites Done Right
We build suites that meet BC Building Code Part 9 and Kelowna bylaws.
Locally Coordinated
We’ll advise on suite size limits, parking, and sequencing so permits and inspections run smoothly.
Process & Timeline
Predictable steps; tidy job sites; clear updates.
Locally Coordinated
Typical timelines run 6–12 weeks depending on scope, permit timing, and inspection windows.
Optional: radon rough‑in/testing and mitigation coordination on request.
By the Numbers
Kelowna's rental market makes secondary suites a smart investment.
Locally Coordinated
200+ secondary suite permits issued annually by the City of Kelowna, reflecting growing demand for rental housing and mortgage-helper income. The City actively encourages legal suites as part of its Official Community Plan and Housing Strategy (City of Kelowna Building & Permits Department, 2024).
$1,400–$1,800/month rental income potential for a 1-bedroom legal suite in Kelowna, and $1,800–$2,500+ for a 2-bedroom suite depending on location and finish level. That's $16,800–$21,600+ annually — a significant offset to mortgage costs (CMHC Rental Market Survey, Kelowna CMA, October 2024).
Legal suite requirements under BC Building Code Part 9 and City of Kelowna Bylaw No. 12375 include: fire separation (45-minute rated assemblies between dwellings), interconnected smoke/CO alarms, a second means of egress from each bedroom (clear opening ≥ 0.35 m²), sound control (minimum STC 50 between units), one off-street parking stall, and a hard-surfaced path to the suite entrance.
6–12 week typical build timeline for a full basement suite renovation in Kelowna, including permit processing (2–4 weeks), rough-ins, insulation, drywall, finishes, and final inspections. We manage the entire process — drawings, submissions, inspections, and handover.
Local Proof
Warm, quiet, and built right — reviews from suite, basement, and renovation clients.
“Ashton came by and gave us some excellent advice. We are at the very start of our renovation process. There was no pressure, no sales tactics, just a friendly chat that allowed us to confidently start the process of taking the next step …”
Casey Evans
2 months ago
“We had a last minute request and Richard Rasmussen at Nailed It Developments came through for us! Highly professional and courteous, A+++ service. Highly recommend.”
Tammy Hobbs
4 months ago
“We recently connected with Ashton and Nailed It regarding some potential renovations in our older home. From the start, they were super responsive and able to come do a walk through within a couple days of us reaching out. They have been …”
Amanda Rivet
a year ago
“I am extremely impressed with Ashton and his team at Nailed it Developments. I have been in the plumbing industry for over 20 years, and I can tell when someone is passionate and truly cares for their clients. He is devoted to making sure …”
Amanda Baumann
a year ago
“Ashton came out to look at a possible reno at a new home for us. He was on time, knowledgeable, but most importantly, I felt like he wanted us to understand the job and what we getting into. Ultimately, we chose to not buy the house as the project was bigger than we thought -- but we are happy that Ashton helped us out.”
Dean Bergsma
a year ago
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Mrs C
Edited 2 years ago
“Richard and his team were fantastic. So knowledgeable and transparent, punctual, committed to working hard until the whole job was complete, extremely clean and respectful, took care of the unexpected like no big deal, and very easy going. Highly recommend!”
Jess and Tristan McEwan
a year ago
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Troy Loucks
2 years ago
“I’ve had the pleasure to work with these guys and super impressed! Knowledgeable and attention to detail like no other! Highly recommend! 12/10 …”
Cheryl Mckinnon
3 years ago
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Tannis Robinson
7 months ago
FAQ
Permits, egress, timelines, and more.
Yes. We prepare drawings, submit applications to the City of Kelowna, and coordinate inspections.
Bedrooms require a code‑compliant egress window with a clear opening of at least 0.35 m² and no dimension smaller than 380 mm.
Many projects run 6–12 weeks depending on scope, permits, and inspection schedules.
Yes. We address drainage, vapour barriers, ventilation, and can include radon rough‑ins or mitigation if needed.
We design for rated assemblies, smoke/CO alarms, self‑closing devices, and acoustic details so your suite passes inspection.
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