Homes and renovations
More light, more room, planned for Alberta seasons.
A sunroom adds living space and daylight. How comfortable it is in January and July depends on decisions made before it is built: the foundation, the glazing and whether it is heated. We plan those with you first.
- Suits you if
- You want a brighter room that connects the house to the yard, and a plan for how and when you will use it.
- To scope it, we need
- Your address and municipality
- Which rooms or areas are in scope
- The season or date you would like to be finished by
What usually prompts the call
Common concerns
- You want more daylight and a room that opens to the yard.
- You are unsure whether you need a three-season or a four-season room.
- You have seen sunrooms that are too hot in summer and unusable in winter.
- You do not know whether your lot or deck can take an addition.
What NorthPeak does about it
- A first conversation about how and when you will use the room.
- A site check of the wall it attaches to, the ground or deck beneath it, and drainage.
- A written scope that names the foundation, framing, glazing and heating.
- One contract covering the structure, the tie-in to the house and the finishes.
What is in the scope
In a typical scope
- Site visit and measurements
- Foundation or structural support suited to the design
- Framing, roofing and tie-in to the existing house
- Windows, doors and glazing
- Coordination of electrical and heating trades where the scope includes them
- Interior and exterior finishing
Options to discuss
- Three-season room
- Four-season room, insulated and heated
- Conversion of an existing deck or covered patio
- Glazing type and how much of it opens
- Flooring and ceiling finishes
Your own scope is written for your house and may differ from this list.
What shapes the plan and the price
Cost drivers
- Size of the room
- Three-season or four-season construction
- Foundation type and ground conditions
- Amount and type of glazing
- Heating, cooling and electrical work
- How the roof ties into the existing house
Permits and inspections
A sunroom is an addition to the house and normally needs a building permit, with electrical or gas permits depending on the work. Your municipality also sets how close an addition can be to the property line. We confirm the requirements for your address, and your scope states who applies for each permit.
We do not publish price ranges, because a range wide enough to be true is too wide to be useful. You receive a written estimate after a site visit, as a fixed price or a cost-plus contract.
How the work runs
Step 1 · First
Consultation and site visit
We listen to what you want, look at the house and take measurements and photos. You learn what is feasible before you spend anything on design.
Step 2 · After the site visit
Design decisions
We settle the size, the season rating, the glazing and the foundation with you, because these decide both comfort and cost.
Step 3 · After the site visit
Written scope and estimate
You receive a written scope that lists the work, the materials and the allowances. The estimate follows the scope line by line, so you can see what each part costs.
Step 4 · Before any work starts
Contract and schedule
The contract sets the price structure, the payment schedule, how changes are approved and who is responsible for each permit. A written schedule comes with it.
Step 5 · Before construction
Permits and ordering
Permit applications go in and windows and doors are ordered, since glazing often has the longest lead time.
Step 6 · In suitable weather
Construction
Foundation, framing, roof tie-in, glazing and finishing follow in sequence, with inspections booked at the stages your permit requires.
Step 7 · At completion
Walkthrough and closeout
We walk the finished work with you, list anything outstanding and complete it. You receive the inspection records and warranty documents that apply to your project.
Sunrooms: common questions
What is the difference between a three-season and a four-season sunroom?
A three-season room is not built to be heated through an Alberta winter. A four-season room is insulated, glazed and heated as part of the house. The second costs more and has to meet more requirements.
Can you build a sunroom on my existing deck?
Sometimes. It depends on whether the deck structure and its footings can carry the load. We check that on the site visit and tell you plainly.
Do I need a permit for a sunroom?
In most cases, yes, because it is an addition. Your municipality decides, and we confirm it for your address before the contract is signed.
What happens if you find something unexpected?
Work stops on that item. We show you what we found, explain the options and give you a written price for each. Nothing extra is built or billed until you approve it in writing.
Can you give me a price over the phone?
Not an honest one. Cost depends on the size and condition of the house, the finishes you choose and what the permits require. After a site visit you receive a written estimate tied to a written scope.
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