Services
Legal Suites, Investor Renovations & Ongoing Asset Care — Built for Real Returns.
One Edmonton contractor, three services, the same standard on every job: a written scope before a deposit, permits pulled before construction starts, and documentation you can hand to an appraiser, lender or buyer.
Licensed Alberta General Contractor · Permits filed before we start · We respond within 1 business day
Flagship · Revenue Generation · Appraised Value
Investor-Grade Legal Suites
Built for ARV and Refinance Pull-Out — Not Just a Mortgage Helper.
Most legal-suite builders in Edmonton are built for homeowners adding a mortgage-helper suite. Keystone builds suites for investors — where the suite is one lever in a larger ARV and refinance strategy, not a standalone project. That distinction changes almost every decision on the job.
Keystone builds legal suites from permit application to final inspection — with every design decision evaluated for rental income potential and appraised value contribution. We know what Edmonton appraisers look for in a suite, what CMHC-approved lenders require, and what features Edmonton renters actually pay for.
We scope every suite around your numbers: your target rent, your projected ARV contribution, and your refinance math. If a suite doesn't make sense for a property, we'll tell you that too.
What's Included
- —Full permit application and management
- —Code-compliant egress windows and fire separation
- —Separate entrance (interior or exterior)
- —Full kitchen and bathroom installation
- —Flooring, insulation, and finishing
- —Separate mechanical (HVAC, plumbing) where required
- —Final inspection and occupancy documentation
Pricing
Starting from $40,000 · Quote-based on scope
ARV Optimization · Refinance-Scoped
Investor Renovations
Scope Driven by Your Refinance Target.
Most investors go into a renovation with a budget. Keystone starts with your target refinance number and works backward to a scope. It's a different way of thinking about renovation — and it produces fundamentally different results.
We analyze your property's current condition, the neighbourhood's comparable sales, what Edmonton appraisers are crediting for specific improvements, and where the gap is between what you paid and what you need to reach your target ARV. Then we build a renovation scope that closes that gap efficiently — spending where it counts, skipping where it doesn't.
We know this from firsthand experience developing and managing residential assets in Edmonton — we know where the appraisal dollars are, and we know what looks expensive but moves the needle very little. Keystone isn't here to sell you a premium renovation — we're here to help you execute the right renovation.
What's Included
- —ARV-targeted renovation scoping
- —Permit management for structural and mechanical work
- —Kitchen and bathroom renovation
- —Flooring, paint, and finishing
- —Electrical and plumbing upgrades as needed
- —Exterior improvements with ROI justification
- —Documentation package for appraiser and lender
Pricing
Quote-based · Scope determines budget
Flagship · Asset Health & Capital Planning
Portfolio Care
The Reserve Study Your Rental House Never Had.
Condo boards get a reserve study: a documented, ongoing capital plan for their building's systems. Individual investors get nothing equivalent — until now. Portfolio Care brings that same discipline to a single-family rental: scheduled inspections, condition scoring, and a rolling capital plan, so you're budgeting for what's coming instead of reacting to what already broke.
This isn't property management. We never touch rent, tenants, or leases — Portfolio Care is a residential asset engineering and coordination service. We inspect, document, and coordinate trades on your behalf; tenant relations and lease administration stay with you or a licensed property manager.
Every inspection produces a written report: condition scores across roof, envelope, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and structure, with photos and a ranked list of what needs attention and by when. You always know exactly what your asset needs and what it's going to cost.
What's Included
- —Scheduled on-site inspections (quarterly standard, monthly premium)
- —Written Asset Health Report after every visit
- —A rolling 12/24/60-month capital plan
- —Vendor coordination for flagged work
- —Single point of contact, 1-business-day response
- —Legal-suite compliance monitoring (optional)
Pricing
Quarterly or monthly · Contact us for a quote
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Keystone service is right for me?
It depends on your goal. Want a separate revenue-generating unit? That's Legal Suites. Have a property that needs work before it hits its refinance target? That's Investor Renovations. Already own something and want ongoing inspection and capital planning? That's Portfolio Care. Not sure — call us and we'll tell you.
What's included in a legal suite build?
Full permit application and management, code-compliant egress windows and fire separation, a separate entrance (interior or exterior), full kitchen and bathroom installation, flooring, insulation and finishing, separate mechanical where required, and final inspection and occupancy documentation.
How is Investor Renovations different from a typical renovation?
Most contractors start with your budget and spend up to it. Keystone starts with your target refinance number and works backward to a scope — spending where it moves appraised value, skipping where it doesn't.
Is Portfolio Care the same as property management?
No. Portfolio Care is a residential asset engineering and coordination service — we inspect, document, and coordinate trades. We never touch rent, tenants, or leases. That stays with you or a RECA-licensed property manager.
What does a Keystone quote include?
A written scope before a deposit changes hands, permits pulled before construction starts, and documentation you can hand to an appraiser, lender, or buyer — on every job, regardless of which service.
How much do Keystone's services cost?
Legal suites start from $40,000 and are quoted based on scope. Investor renovations are quote-based since scope determines budget. Portfolio Care is billed quarterly or monthly — contact us for a quote based on your property.
Can I combine a renovation and a legal suite in one project?
Yes — a full-property renovation and a legal suite build are frequently scoped and quoted together, since the mechanical, electrical, and structural work often overlaps. One combined scope also means one refinance-target number the whole project is built around, instead of two separate quotes pulling in different directions.
Does Keystone work with properties outside Edmonton proper?
Yes — Edmonton, St. Albert, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, and Leduc.