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Garden suites with room to grow.

Self-contained backyard homes for family, guests or long-term flexibility — planned around your property and built by one accountable team.

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Detached garden suite in a residential backyard, seen from the main house

OVERVIEW

A garden suite adds a complete, independent home on your property — close to family, with privacy for everyone.

Whether it's for aging parents, adult children, visiting guests or future flexibility, a well-built garden suite should feel like a real home — comfortable, private and made to last.

We plan each garden suite around your lot, local requirements and how the space will be used, then manage the build from foundation to finish.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Garden suite or house extension?

Both add living space. The right choice depends on your property, your plans and how much independence the space needs.

WHAT IT ISGARDEN SUITEA separate, self-contained dwelling built in the backyard.HOUSE EXTENSIONAdditional space attached to, and part of, your existing home.
PRIVACYGARDEN SUITEIts own entrance, kitchen and bathroom — independent living.HOUSE EXTENSIONShared with the main house; flows into existing rooms.
SERVICESGARDEN SUITETypically needs its own connections for water, sewer and electrical.HOUSE EXTENSIONUsually extends the home's existing systems.
BEST FORGARDEN SUITEMulti-generational living, guests or long-term flexibility.HOUSE EXTENSIONMore room for the household that already lives there.
Garden suite framing and foundation construction detail
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WHAT WE HANDLE

What goes into a well-built garden suite.

  1. 01

    Feasibility & zoning

    We review your lot, access and local zoning to confirm what can be built and where.
  2. 02

    Design & permits

    Layout, size and design planned around how the suite will be used, with approvals prepared before work begins.
  3. 03

    Site preparation & foundation

    Excavation, grading and a foundation engineered for a permanent dwelling.
  4. 04

    Structure & building envelope

    Framing, roofing, windows and insulation for year-round comfort and efficiency.
  5. 05

    Utilities & services

    Water, sewer, electrical and heating connections coordinated with the main property.
  6. 06

    Interior finishing

    Kitchen, bathroom, flooring and finishes built to the same standard as your home.

HOW IT WORKS

From backyard to a home of its own.

  1. STEP 01

    Consultation

    Tell us about your property, who the suite is for and your goals.

  2. STEP 02

    Planning

    We confirm feasibility, design, permits and a clear construction approach.

  3. STEP 03

    Build

    Our team moves the project from plan to reality, keeping you informed.

  4. STEP 04

    Completion

    We hand over a finished, move-in-ready garden suite with attention to detail.

GARDEN SUITE PROJECTS

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QUESTIONS

Common garden suite questions

Have one we haven't answered? Ask us directly.

It depends on your municipality's zoning rules and your lot — including size, setbacks and access. We assess feasibility with you before any design work begins.

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Garden suite in a backyard at dusk

Ready to plan your garden suite?

Tell us about your home and how you'd like to use the space. We'll help you plan the right garden suite.

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CONTACT

Let's discuss your project.

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