Backyard Suites
Increase property value, create rental income, or design your dream guest house.
Why Add a Backyard Suite to Your Property?
A custom backyard suite offers more than just extra space—it adds flexibility, value, and opportunity to your home. Whether you need a rental unit, space for family, or a home office, a backyard suite is a smart solution tailored to your needs.
Common Uses:
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Long-Term Rental: A self-contained unit for tenants
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Family Living: Multigenerational housing that keeps loved ones close
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Guest Retreat: A private spot for visitors with full amenities
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Work From Home: Quiet, separate office or studio space
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Smart Storage: Secure space for seasonal items, hobbies, or tools
Check out our designs below or contact us for more information!
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Secondary and Backyard Suite Incentive Program
Homeowners in Nova Scotia may be eligible for financial assistance through the provincial Backyard Suite Grant Program.
What you need to know:
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Grants available up to $40,000 for eligible construction costs
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Intended for homeowners creating rental units or multigenerational housing
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Applications must meet local zoning and building requirements
Ready to Explore a Backyard Suite for Your Property? Let’s talk about how we can bring your vision to life.
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2x6 Exterior Wall Construction, 2x4 Interior Walls
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Engineered, Insulated Concrete Slab
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Gutters and Downspouts
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R24 Insulation
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Kohltech Windows and Doors (some exceptions for studios)
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Weiser Locks and Hardware
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Connections to existing sewer and water within 40’
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Vinyl or Wood Siding (when specified) – Standard Colours
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Certainteed Landmark 35 Year Shingles Moire Black
Archer Backyard Studio Starting at $99,900 + HST & Site Work
Avery Backyard Suite Starting at $169,900 + HST & Site Work
Blaire Backyard Suite Starting at $259,900 + HST & Site Work
Utilize your property to its full potential!
Whether you are accommodating a family member, working from a home-based office, or creating a rental opportunity.
In terms of pricing and building detail, backyard suites can be very different from accessory buildings “garages” in that they have a different set of standards, Municipal fee and code requirements/inspections, and need to adhere to a specific set of land use by-law rules.
When considering a living space on your property additional to your home, we must allow for connections to sewer and water supplies, overhead electrical service and proximity to adjacent land and buildings. The timeline to construct a backyard suite is also more extensive than accessory buildings.
Base pricing for these types of projects, turnkey, start in the $99,900 - $299,900 + Site Work.
While we are happy to incorporate any upgrade that you can dream up, staying within our standard finishes package will keep the project on budget.
