General contractors in Edmonton
A general contractor runs the whole job — permits, trades, schedule and budget — so you have one person accountable instead of six. In Edmonton they handle everything from a garage suite to a full-home rebuild, and they are the right call any time a project touches more than one trade or needs a building permit.
9 general contractors listed in Edmonton & area
Independently listed — no paid placementCall Paul Contracting
Edmonton
Edmonton general contractor handling renovations, additions and residential construction projects across the greater Edmonton region.
Do It All Contracting Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton general contracting company with 25+ years of experience handling projects from basements to bathrooms for residential clients.
MTS Renovations
Edmonton
Renovation contractor serving greater Edmonton and north-central Alberta for 25+ years with fixed-quote renovation projects.
Bespoke Contracting
Edmonton
Family-owned Edmonton contractor with 25+ years in residential construction and design-driven kitchen, bathroom and whole-home remodels.
Lambert Brothers Construction
Edmonton
Edmonton general contractor performing most work in-house with a 2-year workmanship warranty on residential builds and renovations.
Ackard Contractors Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton firm established in 1981 providing interior and exterior home renovation services.
Diamond Contracting
Edmonton
Edmonton general contractor specializing in custom homes, renovations and full home additions.
N&C Construction Renovation Ltd.
Edmonton
Edmonton renovation contractor handling flooring, painting, kitchen and bathroom renovations for residential clients.
Diamond Contracting — Beaumont
Beaumont
General contractor serving Beaumont and the south Edmonton area for custom homes, renovations and additions.
Common general contractors services in Edmonton
- Home additions and second-storey builds
- Garage and garden suites
- Whole-home renovations
- Structural changes and load-bearing walls
- Insurance and restoration work
- New residential construction
General contractors prices in Edmonton
Typical Edmonton-area ranges to help you sanity-check a quote. Every job is different — get three written quotes before committing.
| Job | Typical Edmonton range |
|---|---|
| General contractor management feeOften built into the quote rather than listed separately. | 10–20% of project cost |
| Detached garage (22×24, unfinished) | $35,000 – $60,000 |
| Garage or garden suite | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Single-storey addition | $350 – $550 / sq ft |
| Whole-home renovation | $150 – $300 / sq ft |
Ranges are market-typical estimates for the Edmonton area, compiled from published contractor pricing and homeowner-reported costs. They are a budgeting starting point, not a quote.
Permits & licensing
Most structural work, additions, suites and garages need a City of Edmonton building permit, and usually a development permit as well. Your contractor should pull these in their own name — if they ask you to pull the permit as the homeowner, you are the one carrying the liability.
Best time to book in Edmonton
Foundations and framing run best from April to October. Edmonton crews book their summer well before spring, so a project you want started in May is usually quoted in January or February. Interior work runs year-round.
What to ask an Edmonton general contractor
- 1Ask who is actually on site day to day — the owner, a site super, or subs you have never met.
- 2Get the payment schedule tied to milestones, not to dates.
- 3Confirm they carry WCB coverage and at least $2M liability insurance.
- 4Ask how change orders are priced and approved, in writing, before work starts.
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General contractors in Edmonton: common questions
How much do general contractors cost in Edmonton?
Most Edmonton general contractors either build a 10–20% management fee into the project price or quote a fixed contract price for the whole scope. On a $100,000 renovation that is roughly $10,000–$20,000 of the total for coordination, scheduling, permits and warranty. Cost-plus contracts are common on larger custom work.
Do I need a general contractor or can I hire trades directly?
If the job involves one trade and no permit — replacing a fence, painting a house — hire directly. Once you are sequencing multiple trades, pulling permits, or touching structure, a general contractor is usually cheaper than the delays and rework of self-managing.
Are general contractors licensed in Alberta?
Any contractor taking payment before work is complete on a residential job in Alberta needs a prepaid contractor licence from Service Alberta. Ask for the number and verify it before you pay a deposit. Note that the prepaid contractor licence is a consumer-protection registration, not a trade qualification — separately confirm the trades doing electrical, plumbing and gas work hold the required certificates.
How long does a whole-home renovation take in Edmonton?
Plan on 3–6 months for a substantial whole-home renovation once permits are in hand, and add 6–10 weeks up front for design and City of Edmonton permit review. Additions and suites typically run 6–10 months door to door.
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