Versatile Usage
Use your suite for a home office, leisure space, guest house or rental property.
Expand Your Living Space or Generate Income
Laneway houses and garden suites are self-contained, smaller dwellings located on the same lot as your home. They offer an innovative way to expand your living space, deliver a home office, provide multi-generational living or generate rental income. The result is a well crafted space that adds value to your property, broadens your living options, and blends in with the neighbourhood charm.
What’s the difference between the backyard units?
LANEWAY HOUSES
Convert your garage into an multi-generational living situation, or positive cash flow by building a Laneway Suite. Laneway Suites are homes that are adjacent to an alley and must conform to Toronto Laneway House Bylaw requirements.
GARDEN SUITES
Did you know that if you don’t have an adajcent lane to your property that you might be able to build a Garden Suite? Garden suites are similar to laneway houses but for properties that are not adjacent to alleys. The secondary unit must conform to Toronto Garden Suites Bylaw requirements.
Benefits of Laneway Houses and Garden Suites
Sustainable Living
Promote a greener lifestyle with compact, energy-efficient housing.
Boost Property Value
Increase your property value with a high-quality, well-designed addition.
Extra Income
Generate income by renting out your laneway house or garden suite.
Cost of Laneway Housing and Garden Suites
Cost varies for laneway houses and garden suites depending on factors such as size, access, and design complexity. Typically, the cost of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) can range from $350,000 – $750,000 or higher depending on the complexity of the design.
How Long Does it Take?
The timeline of creating a laneway house or garden suite is influenced by the scope of the project, permitting and any potential complications. On average, a project can take about eight months but may extend up to a year in the case of complex designs. Engaging with a professional team helps ensure a streamlined process, mitigating any potential delays.
Challenges When Building Laneway Houses and Garden Suites
Permitting and zoning restrictions
To ensure a successful completion, your secondary unit build must comply with the Ontario Building Code and Toronto’s Laneway House or Garden Suites bylaws is mandatory for successful completion.
Site access
Limited access points to build the secondary unit may impact the scope of the design and increase the complexity of the build, but a well-planned pre-construction plan can help manage expectations.
Design coordination
To align the design and scope of work with your investment level, engage in a robust pre-construction process that helps achieve your envisioned outcome before you start.
Infrastructure
Ensure that utilities and services like sewage, water, and electricity can be adequately extended to the new structure.
Looking for extra space for less?
Find alternatives to laneway houses or garden suites to save time and money but still gain extra living space.
CONVERTED GARAGES
Unlock the potential of your existing garage with a conversion, providing room for relaxation, entertainment, or creative pursuits.
SUPER SHED
Turn a simple storage shed into a ‘super shed,’ a functional space suitable for a sauna, shop, or small office. Read About Adding a Sauna.
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Pre-construction Process
Are you planning a renovation project but concerned about uncertainties and escalating costs? A pre-construction process can help you minimize those risks and ensure the success of your project.
With a detailed plan and thorough assessment of your needs before construction begins, you can eliminate costly assumptions, surprises and budget creep.
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