Garden Suite Scarborough

Professional Garden Suite in Scarborough

Looking to build a garden suite in Scarborough? Konstruction Group provides the framing, insulation, and drywall that make up the structural envelope of your backyard dwelling. Scarborough homeowners in Highland Creek, Guildwood, Agincourt, and Birch Cliff are capitalizing on Toronto's garden suite rules to add detached units to their properties. We deliver the trade work that transforms your approved plans into solid, paint-ready walls.

Scarborough Garden Suite Regulations

Scarborough follows Toronto's city-wide garden suite regulations, which were legalized in February 2022. Under these rules, the maximum garden suite footprint is 60 square metres (approximately 645 square feet). The permitted height depends on the distance from the rear lot line — units closer to the lot line have a lower maximum height. Garden suites must include a separate entrance and meet all Ontario Building Code requirements for a self-contained dwelling. A building permit is required through the City of Toronto's permitting process. Scarborough has many large lots — especially in Highland Creek, Guildwood, and Agincourt — that are well-suited for garden suites given the setback and coverage requirements.

Our Scarborough Garden Suite Services

• Complete Wood Framing – Floor systems, wall framing, and roof structures built to your approved drawings
• Steel Beam & Column Installation – Structural steel for open layouts and where engineered load paths require it
• Spray Foam Insulation – Closed-cell or open-cell foam for optimal energy performance and air barrier
• Batt & Blown-In Insulation – Cost-effective insulation for assemblies where spray foam is not specified
• Drywall Installation & Finishing – Complete boarding, taping, and Level 4 finish ready for primer and paint

Why Scarborough Has Strong Garden Suite Potential

Scarborough stands out among Toronto's former boroughs for garden suite potential because of its lot sizes. Unlike the narrow lots common in downtown Toronto, many Scarborough properties — particularly in Highland Creek, Guildwood, West Hill, and Rouge — sit on wide, deep lots that comfortably accommodate a 60-square-metre garden suite within the required setbacks. Scarborough's diverse and growing population creates consistent rental demand, and the area's transit connections including the Scarborough RT replacement (Line 2 extension) and multiple GO Transit routes make garden suites attractive to commuters. For homeowners, a garden suite in Scarborough offers rental income while increasing overall property value.

Navigating Toronto's Height-to-Setback Rules in Scarborough

Toronto's garden suite by-law uses a sliding scale for height based on how far the unit is from the rear lot line. If your garden suite is placed closer to the rear property boundary, the maximum height is reduced. This means lot depth directly affects your design options — and Scarborough's typically deeper lots give homeowners more flexibility. A unit placed further from the rear lot line can be taller, potentially allowing a loft or steeper roof pitch. We work with your architect to ensure the framing plan maximizes usable interior space within the height envelope permitted by your specific lot layout.

Why Choose Konstruction Group

• GTA-Wide Garden Suite Experience – Dozens of garden suites completed across Toronto and surrounding municipalities
• Three Trades, One Contract – Framing, insulation, and drywall from one contractor keeps your project on schedule
• $10M Liability Insurance – Full coverage protects you, your property, and the project
• WSIB Compliant – All workers covered — required for residential job sites in Ontario
• 1-Year Warranty – We stand behind our workmanship on every project