Laneway & Garden Suites

Laneway & Garden Suites

Maximize your property’s potential with laneway and garden suites—perfect for additional family space or rental income opportunities. The Addspace.ca team handles everything from design to permits, ensuring a successful and stress free experience.

Key Features & Benefits

Keep your independence while creating a seperate rental income, guest suite, inlaw suite

Leverages underused laneways to unlock property value

In many cases, no extra parking required

Our design process

01.

Consultation & Discovery

02.

Site Assessment & Feasibility

03.

Concept Design

04.

Permits & Approvals

05.

Detailed Design & Planning

06.

Final Walkthrough & Handover

Why choose us?

At AddSpace, we believe homeowners deserve transparency, quality, and results. We’ve helped clients add accessory units that increase property value, generate steady income, and preserve neighbourhood looks. Our team includes architects, project managers, and property managers with years of experience working with Toronto’s zoning, permitting, and construction systems.

Specialized Expertise

End-to-End Service

Custom Designs

Sustainable Solutions

Transparent Process

Quality Craftsmanship

Maximized Value

Community Impact

01.
Do I qualify for a laneway or garden suite on my property?

We’ll do a free zoning & feasibility review based on your address. Key factors: whether your lot abuts a public lane (for laneway suites), lot dimensions, existing zoning, existing structures, and setbacks.

02.
What is the difference between a laneway suite and a garden suite?

Laneway suites are secondary homes built adjacent to a public lane. Garden suites are detached secondary units in the backyard, often for lots without a lane. Both are permitted under Toronto’s updated zoning, but the rules differ (setbacks, access, etc.).

03.
How long does the process take, from design to move-in?

Typically between 6 to 12 months, depending on complexity: site constraints, permit timeline, construction scope. Simpler garden suite or pre-approved plan projects can be faster.

04.
How much will it cost?

Costs depend on size, finishes, whether custom design vs pre-approved plan, site conditions. After the design phase, we provide detailed cost estimates. Rental income estimates are provided early to understand ROI.

05.
What are the financing options?

Many clients use construction loans, home equity lines of credit, or mortgage refinancing. We also help with cost projections and connect you with lenders familiar with secondary units.

06.
Do I need approvals from neighbours / heritage conservation?

If your property is in a heritage overlay or conservation district, or there are neighbouring concerns for setbacks or height, additional approvals may be required. We guide you through each.

07.
What about fire safety and emergency access?

Every project must meet Ontario Building Code requirements, including emergency access, smoke alarms, fire department paths, lighting, etc. We design for safety first.

08.
Can you manage the rental process for me?

Yes, we offer full property management — finding tenants, leases, maintenance, handling repairs, so you’re hands-off.

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How do I get started?

Two easy steps:
• Submit your address for a free property review → we reply with what’s possible.
• If you like, schedule a consultation to go deeper into design, cost, timeline.

Get in touch with our property experts today.

For sales enquiries call

+1 (416) 877-1459