Budgeting
What an Infill Home Really Costs in Edmonton
Most people budget for the house and get surprised by everything around it. Here is how the money actually splits on a typical Edmonton infill project.
Land is the first and largest variable
A mature lot in Glenora, Westmount, or Ritchie carries a different price than one on the outer edge of the mature-neighbourhood ring. Lot width matters more than lot area, because width decides whether a single-family home, a half-duplex, or a four-unit build is realistic.
Before you make an offer, get a read on what the zoning allows. A lot that supports two homes instead of one changes the entire arithmetic.
Demolition, disconnects, and servicing
Removing the existing house is only part of the job. Utility disconnects, asbestos assessment on anything built before 1990, and any needed upgrade to the water or sewer service all sit in this line.
On older blocks the existing service is often undersized for a modern home. Finding that out during excavation is expensive; finding it out during due diligence is not.
Permits and the City timeline
Development and building permits move on the City's schedule, not yours. Tree protection plans, lot grading, and any variance request all add weeks.
We build permit time into the schedule up front rather than treating it as a delay, which is why our start dates tend to hold.
The build itself
Construction cost per square foot varies mostly with finish level and structural complexity. A straightforward two-storey on a flat lot costs noticeably less per foot than a home with a walkout, a suite, or a complex roof.
The honest answer is that a range is only useful once we have seen your lot. That first site visit is free and it costs you nothing but an hour.
Thinking about an infill build in Edmonton?
Send us the lot and we will tell you honestly what it can support.
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