How much does garden and laneway suites cost in Vaughan?

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 Vaughan?

Yes. We work throughout Vaughan, including Concord, Woodbridge, Maple, Thornhill and Kleinburg. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.

Who issues the permit for this work in Vaughan?

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

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Garden and Laneway Suites in Vaughan

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 Vaughan, most homes date from the 1980s onward: large detached houses in planned subdivisions, with estate properties around Kleinburg.

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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 Vaughan: $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 Vaughan.

Homes like these
Subdivision lots have set building envelopes, so the usual options are a rear addition or building over the garage.
Housing
In Vaughan, most homes date from the 1980s onward: large detached houses in planned subdivisions, with estate properties around Kleinburg.
Permits
Building permits in Vaughan are issued by the City of Vaughan's building department. We prepare the drawings, submit the application and book the inspections.
Areas we cover
We work throughout Vaughan, including Concord, Woodbridge, Maple, Thornhill and Kleinburg.
Our home base
Zigma Group's office is at 237 Romina Drive in Concord, so Vaughan projects are the closest to us.
Heritage areas
Kleinburg-Nashville and old Thornhill are heritage conservation districts, where exterior changes need heritage approval.

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 Vaughan: the short answers.

How much does garden and laneway suites cost in Vaughan?: 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 Vaughan?: Yes. We work throughout Vaughan, including Concord, Woodbridge, Maple, Thornhill and Kleinburg. Call +1 (647) 718-3913 to arrange a visit.
Who issues the permit for this work in Vaughan?: Where a permit is needed, it is issued by the City of Vaughan's building department. We prepare the drawings and handle the application and inspections.