Questions builders ask us.
Straight answers about DSSP compliance, infill landscaping, permits, and how we work.
DSSP stands for Development Site Servicing Plan. It's a City of Calgary requirement for managing stormwater on development sites. Every infill project needs an approved DSSP before the landscaping can pass final inspection. We handle the entire DSSP process — calculations, submission, City liaison, and compliance verification — so it never becomes a bottleneck on your timeline.
Yes. The City of Calgary requires landscaping that meets specific standards before issuing an occupancy permit on infill developments. This includes proper grading, drainage, stormwater management (DSSP), and landscape installation that matches the approved development permit conditions. We design and install everything to pass City inspection on the first attempt.
The City of Calgary offers stormwater rebates for developments that implement approved on-site stormwater management systems. When your DSSP includes qualifying retention or detention features, you may be eligible for a reduction in stormwater fees. We handle the rebate documentation and filing as part of our DSSP compliance service.
Our infill landscaping packages cover everything from rough grading to final possession-ready landscape. This typically includes: precision grading, drainage installation, DSSP-compliant stormwater features, sod installation, hardscape (patios, walkways, retaining walls), planting beds, tree installation, and fencing coordination. We scope each project individually based on your development permit conditions.
Most single-unit infill landscaping projects take 5 to 10 working days from start to completion, depending on scope and weather. Multi-unit projects are scoped individually. We schedule backwards from your possession date and coordinate with your other trades to minimize any impact on your build timeline.
Yes. We coordinate all landscaping-related City inspections including grading verification, DSSP compliance, and final landscape inspection. Our work is designed to pass on the first inspection — we don't leave you waiting for re-inspection or rework.
We serve all Calgary communities with a focus on inner-city infill developments. This includes established neighbourhoods like Bridgeland, Inglewood, Killarney, Capitol Hill, Altadore, Marda Loop, and all other communities where infill development is active. We also work in newer suburban developments when builder relationships call for it.
Call us at 403-910-9483 or fill out our contact form. Tell us about your project — location, number of units, and your target possession date. We'll review your development plans, provide a fixed-price quote, and build a timeline that works with your build schedule. Most quotes are turned around within 48 hours.
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