How much does garden and laneway suites cost in Burlington?

With Zigma Group, garden and laneway suites starts from $320 per sq ft, and most projects fall between $280,000 and $500,000. Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026, and are confirmed after a site visit. The main factors are size of the suite and number of storeys; distance for water, sewer and power connections; and site access for construction.

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

A laneway suite sits on a lot that backs onto a public lane and faces it. A garden suite is a detached unit in the rear yard of a lot without lane access.

How do I find out if my property qualifies?

We review the lot dimensions, the distance and path for emergency access, existing trees, and the zoning rules for your municipality, then tell you whether a suite is feasible and roughly how large it can be.

Do you do garden and laneway suites projects in Burlington?

Yes. We work throughout Burlington, including Aldershot, Roseland, Tyandaga, Millcroft and Downtown Burlington. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Burlington?

Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Burlington's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.

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Garden and Laneway Suites in Burlington

A garden or laneway suite is a small detached home in your backyard, for family or rental. Whether your lot qualifies comes down to access, size and local rules. In Burlington, south Burlington has mid-century homes on mature lots, and the north has subdivisions from the 1980s onward.

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Rear view of a modern brick house with large windows facing a garden — From our Damavand project

Scope

What is included.

Lot feasibility: access, setbacks and servicing
Design and permit drawings
Building permit application
Foundation, structure and envelope
Water, sewer, gas and electrical connections
Interior fit-out and landscaping

Cost

What it costs.

From $320per sq ft

Most projects in Burlington: $280,000 to $500,000

What moves the price

Size of the suite and number of storeys
Distance for water, sewer and power connections
Site access for construction

Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026. Every project is confirmed with a written quote after a site visit.

Local knowledge

Garden and Laneway Suites in Burlington.

Homes like these
Wide post-war lots leave room for rear additions and suit a second storey on a bungalow.
Housing
In Burlington, south Burlington has mid-century homes on mature lots, and the north has subdivisions from the 1980s onward.
Permits
Building permits in Burlington are issued by the City of Burlington's building department. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Burlington, including Aldershot, Roseland, Tyandaga, Millcroft and Downtown Burlington.
Mature neighbourhoods
Areas such as Roseland have zoning aimed at keeping new additions and rebuilds in scale with the street.
Escarpment lands
North Burlington reaches into the Niagara Escarpment plan area, where development is tightly controlled.

Before you start

What to know.

Where they are allowed
Toronto permits laneway suites and garden suites on most residential lots that meet its rules. Ontario also allows additional residential units province-wide, but each municipality sets its own standards, so we check yours.
Emergency access
Firefighters must be able to reach the suite from the street within a set distance and along a clear path. This is the requirement that most often decides whether a lot works.
Servicing
The suite normally takes its water, sewer and power from the main house, which can mean trenching across the yard.

How we work

One team for every stage.

AssessWe survey the house as it stands.
Design and permitsDrawings and approvals before work starts.
Strip-outWhat is worn out comes off.
RebuildStructure, wiring, plumbing and walls.
FinishesCabinetry, tile, floors and paint.
HandoverWalkthrough and documents.

Questions

Garden and Laneway Suites in Burlington: the short answers.

How much does garden and laneway suites cost in Burlington?: With Zigma Group, garden and laneway suites starts from $320 per sq ft, and most projects fall between $280,000 and $500,000. Prices are in Canadian dollars before HST, as of October 2026, and are confirmed after a site visit. The main factors are size of the suite and number of storeys; distance for water, sewer and power connections; and site access for construction.
What is the difference between a laneway suite and a garden suite?: A laneway suite sits on a lot that backs onto a public lane and faces it. A garden suite is a detached unit in the rear yard of a lot without lane access.
How do I find out if my property qualifies?: We review the lot dimensions, the distance and path for emergency access, existing trees, and the zoning rules for your municipality, then tell you whether a suite is feasible and roughly how large it can be.
Do you do garden and laneway suites projects in Burlington?: Yes. We work throughout Burlington, including Aldershot, Roseland, Tyandaga, Millcroft and Downtown Burlington. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Burlington?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Burlington's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.