Garden Suites Projects in Toronto and the GTA
What are Garden Suites?
With the City now accepting Garden Suite applications, we are now permitted to build a separate house for you in your backyard without the need for a laneway if you have sufficient space.
These houses will be like Laneway Suites, so there should not be any confusion here except that the access to the new house will be thru the main street, rather than the back lane. The purpose of Garden Suites is to provide additional housing for families or individuals, which could be used as rental properties and provide additional income or be used to accommodate family members. At the same time, The City ensures more people can use city infrastructures without the need of expanding the city boundaries and wasting much-involved costs.
It is important to understand that Garden Suites are non-severable, which means they cannot be turned into the separate property from the main house. So there will remain one deed and utility services (water, sewer, gas, and electricity) will be connected to the main house. A deep enough trench to run all utilities from the main house to the garden suite is all you need.
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The Benefits of Garden Suites
The Toronto City Council has put forward a policy to diversify and increase the availability of housing across the city. Thanks to new zoning changes, much more residential zones can now accommodate garden suites, which serves as a flexible and accessible solution to a homeowner’s housing needs.
A garden suite is a wholly extended living unit detached and constructed in the backyard of an already existing home. Garden suites make an affordable and much less troublesome alternative for homeowners wanting to enlarge their living space without modifying their primary residence when compared with most house additions.
Detached accessory residential units, otherwise referred to as coach houses, backyard homes, or laneway suites, are ideal units for myriad purposes and financial gain. Garden suites, once built to a good standard, enable complete independence from the main home with its own kitchen, bathroom, and utilities, making it an ideal option for:
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Multi-generational living: Keep your loved ones close while maintaining privacy. Whether it’s elderly parents, adult children, or extended family members, a garden suite provides a comfortable living space without sacrificing independence.
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Rental income: Turn your backyard into a passive income source by renting out the unit for long-term tenants or short-term stays. With Toronto’s increasing demand for housing, garden suites can be a lucrative investment.
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Aging in place: Homeowners looking to downsize can move into a garden suite and rent out the primary home, reducing maintenance and maximizing financial stability.
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Flexible living arrangements: Use it as a guest house, home office, creative studio, or wellness retreat—the possibilities are endless!
At Quasar Trend, we simplify the process by handling everything from design and permitting to construction and financing. With flexible payment options available, your garden suite can pay for itself over time through rental income.
The Cost Of The Garden Suite Project
How Long Does a Garden Suite Project Take?
The construction of your garden suite normally proceeds in a time frame of anywhere from 3 to 5 months after the obtaining of all permits from the City. However, the exact timeline is influenced by several factors, which include:
- Project Size & Design Complexity: Larger suites or custom designs that require high-end finishes may take longer to build.
- Backyard Accessibility: Limited access to the site can affect the speed of materials deliveries and construction progress.
- Construction Particulars: Extra features like basements, solar panels, or complicated details of architecture may add days to construction.
- Seasonal Conditions: We operate all year, however, inclement conditions might affect some phases of construction.
Efficiency in project management and execution is our key priority. Team members are committed to maximizing efficiency by minimizing delays – no days wasted from poor planning or scheduling. Weather permitting, the smooth running of the project is carried from the onset to its finish.
Let’s start the Garden Suite or Laneway house project
Depending on the size of the lot, the total area and floors can be determined, and accordingly, an estimate of the cost can be provided to you within a few days of your request.
If you are thinking of building one, we will be with you from A to Z. We will provide you with the initial consultation, put together the perfect architectural design, apply for the necessary City permits, and construct within the shortest time possible! Do not forget that financing options can be available as well!
