Garden Suite North York

Professional Garden Suite in North York

Last updated: March 12, 2026

North York homeowners can build garden suites under Toronto's Zoning By-law 569-2013, with a maximum footprint of 60 square metres and no car parking requirement. Konstruction Group delivers the framing, insulation, and drywall for garden suite construction across Willowdale, Don Mills, Bayview Village, and Newtonbrook — handling the structural trades from framing through paint-ready walls.

North York Garden Suite Regulations

North York follows Toronto's city-wide garden suite provisions under Zoning By-law 569-2013, legalized in February 2022 as part of the Official Plan update. The maximum allowable footprint is 60 square metres (approximately 645 square feet). Height is determined by the distance from the rear lot line — 4 metres when the suite is within 7.5 metres of the rear lot line, and up to 6 metres for a one-storey structure set further back. A building permit is required through the City of Toronto and all construction must meet Ontario Building Code standards. North York has many neighborhoods with mature lots — particularly in Willowdale and Don Mills — where generous rear yards make garden suites feasible within required setbacks.

Our North York Garden Suite Services

• Complete Wood Framing – Floor joists, wall studs, and roof rafters framed within Toronto's 60 sq m cap, taking advantage of the 6-metre height allowance that North York's 120-foot-deep lots frequently qualify for
• Steel Beam & Column Installation – Engineered steel placed per your structural drawings, creating open-plan living spaces that make the most of every square metre inside a North York garden suite
• Spray Foam Insulation – Closed-cell or open-cell spray foam for walls and rim joists, forming a continuous air and thermal barrier that keeps heating costs low in a compact North York backyard dwelling
• Batt & Blown-In Insulation – Fiberglass batt for interior partition walls and blown-in insulation for ceiling cavities — installed where your North York drawings specify conventional insulation over spray foam
• Drywall Installation & Finishing – Full boarding, taping, and Level 4 finishing on all walls and ceilings, including the fire-rated separations Toronto's building code requires for detached garden suites in North York

Why North York Is Well-Suited for Garden Suites

North York combines urban convenience with the lot sizes needed for garden suites. Established neighborhoods like Willowdale, York Mills, and Lawrence Park North feature deep lots that were subdivided decades ago when generous rear yards were standard. These properties often have 30- to 50-foot-wide lots with depths exceeding 120 feet, leaving ample room behind the primary dwelling. North York is also a transit-rich area — proximity to the Yonge subway line and multiple bus routes makes garden suites attractive to renters who work across the city. Don Mills, Lansing, and Bathurst Manor offer similar lot conditions at relatively lower property values, making the return on investment especially compelling for homeowners in those areas.

Rental Income Potential in North York

A one-bedroom garden suite in North York rents for approximately $2,100 to $2,500 per month based on 2025 CMHC and rentals.ca data for the City of Toronto. That translates to $25,200-$30,000 in annual gross rental income. Against construction costs of $250,000-$450,000, a North York garden suite delivers a gross rental yield of roughly 7-8% at midpoint costs. Properties near the Yonge subway line in Willowdale and Bayview Village command the higher end of the rent range, while Don Mills and Lansing offer lower construction entry points with solid rental demand.

Why Choose Konstruction Group

• GTA-Wide Garden Suite Experience – Our teams have completed garden suites throughout Toronto proper, including North York properties where narrow Willowdale driveways and deep Don Mills lots each present distinct access challenges
• Three Trades, One Contract – Framing, insulation, and drywall under one agreement lets your North York build progress continuously rather than stalling between independent trade schedules
• $10M Liability Insurance – Full commercial liability coverage protects North York homeowners and their neighbours throughout every phase of garden suite construction on the property
• WSIB Compliant – Active WSIB registration for all crew members working on your North York site, so homeowners carry no exposure to workplace injury claims
• 1-Year Warranty – Every framing joint, insulation application, and drywall finish in your North York garden suite is backed by our twelve-month written guarantee