Build Your Dream Garden Suite with Deomax in Toronto!
Enhance your Toronto property with a stunning, self-contained garden suite! These standalone units feature a kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bathroom, offering flexible and functional living spaces. If you’re ready to bring your vision to life, contact us today and let’s make it happen!
OUR Garden SUITE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
At Deomax, we specialize in designing and constructing custom garden suites across Toronto and the GTA. Our focus is on providing modern, stylish, and cost-effective solutions that fit your budget and timeline, turning your backyard into a functional and beautiful living space.
Custom Garden Suite Plans for Your Property
Building a garden suite on your Toronto property is an excellent way to add a detached additional residential unit. These self-contained units typically feature a kitchen, living area, bedroom, and bathroom, offering flexible living space for family, guests, or rental income.
Toronto has established specific regulations for the construction of garden suites. Our team specializes in designing custom garden suites that comply with these city requirements while respecting your property’s unique features. We also prepare tailored site and grading plans to ensure that your garden suite integrates seamlessly with your lot and meets all necessary zoning and building standards.
By working with experienced professionals, you save time and effort while ensuring your garden suite complies with all applicable regulations. Partner with a licensed garden suite builder to bring your vision to life efficiently and cost-effectively.
Specific Provisions for Garden Suites
Location: Garden suites must be located in the rear yard of the property and cannot be adjacent to a public laneway.
Maximum Size: The maximum footprint of a garden suite is the lesser of 40% of the rear yard area or 60 square meters.
Setbacks:
- Rear Yard: Minimum of 1.2 meters from the rear lot line.
- Side Yard: Minimum of 0.6 meters from the side lot line.
- Distance from Principal Dwelling: Minimum of 1.2 meters.
Height: The maximum height of a garden suite is 4.0 meters.
Access: A minimum 1.0-meter-wide pedestrian path is required to provide access to the main entrance of the garden suite.
Other Restrictions: Balconies and rooftop patios are not permitted on garden suites.
These regulations are designed to ensure safety, proper spacing between properties, and harmonious integration of garden suites into the community. For more detailed information on Toronto’s garden suite regulations, refer to the City of Toronto’s Garden Suites page.
Personalize Your Garden Suite Design
Customize your garden suite with a variety of personalized finishes, including siding materials, windows, doors, and flooring. While the overall size and layout—such as walls, doors, and room locations—must adhere to Toronto’s regulations, you still have plenty of flexibility to add unique touches that make the space truly yours.
Cost of Building a Garden Suite
The cost of constructing a garden suite varies depending on the design, size, and selected features.
On average, the cost to build a garden suite is approximately $300 per square foot.
Customize Your Own Garden Suite
Building Your Garden Suite
Once your plans and design are finalized, it’s time to turn your vision into reality! We’ve helped many homeowners in Toronto construct garden suites that meet all city regulations, transforming their backyards into practical, beautiful living spaces.
Our Garden Suite Construction Projects
Move-In Ready Garden Suites
Looking to build a fully finished, move-in ready garden suite in your Toronto backyard? You’ve come to the right place! Our team of skilled garden suite contractors has the experience to bring your vision to life, ensuring a smooth, seamless, and stress-free construction process.
Find New Tenants – Your Backyard Suite is Move-In READY!
Ready to rent out your garden suite or move in yourself? We’re here to help you customize it to perfection! Our experienced team specializes in a variety of renovation and finishing services to transform your garden suite into your dream home, including:
- Wall removal
- Mouldings and trims
- Electrical
- Flooring
- Insulation
- Baseboards
- Plaster repair
- Kitchens
- Basements
- Doors
- Drywall
- Painting
- Plumbing
- Baseboards
- Interior waterproofing
- Staircases
- Bathrooms
- And so much more!
Why Choose Us for Your Garden Suite Construction
Here’s why homeowners in Toronto love choosing us for their garden suite projects:
Garbage/Waste Disposal Included
Our people take care of all of the reno waste so you don’t have to worry about it.
Professional Cleaning
We provide expert pre-move-in cleaning services and ensure your new suite is spotless and welcoming.
Competitive Pricing
We believe you can get your dream home without breaking the bank.
Projects Completed On Time
We commit to finishing projects according to the original timeline established with the client.
Over 10 Years Of Experience
With over 10 years in the renovation business, we have the experience you can count on.
Insurance Protection
We provide insurance protection on your project of up to $5,000,000.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Suites
Yes, garden suites are legal in Ontario, provided they meet zoning and building code requirements. Each municipality, including Toronto, has its own specific regulations. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, consult the City of Toronto’s Garden Suites page.
The cost of constructing a garden suite depends on its design, size, and features. On average, the cost to build a garden suite is approximately $300 per square foot.
Building a garden suite in Toronto requires compliance with the city’s zoning bylaws, building codes, and the acquisition of permits. Key requirements include size limits, setbacks, and utility connections. Full details are available on the City of Toronto’s Garden Suites page.
Yes, garden suites in Toronto can be rented out for long-term or short-term use, provided they comply with Toronto’s rental and property regulations.
The time required to build a garden suite in Toronto varies based on the project’s scope and complexity. On average, the process—from initial design to completion—takes between 6 months to a year.