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Ontario’s ADU Experts

Build Your Backyard Dream Home Across Ontario

From garden suites in Toronto to laneway houses in Ottawa, ADU Ontario helps homeowners design, permit, and build accessory dwelling units that add income, space, and long-term value to their property.

Permit-Ready Plans

Plans engineered to municipal ADU by-laws

Ontario-Wide Coverage

GTA, Ottawa, Hamilton & beyond

Fast Turnaround

Design to permit in 6–10 weeks

Custom + Modular

Site-built and prefab ADU options

Transparent Pricing

Fixed quotes — no hidden costs

Every Type of Accessory Dwelling Unit in Ontario

Ontario’s As-of-Right ADU rules now allow up to three residential units on most lots. Here’s how homeowners are making it work — and which option fits your property best.

Accessory Dwelling Units

The complete guide to ADUs in Ontario — what they are, how they add value, and how the province’s As-of-Right rules apply to your property.

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Additional Dwelling Units

Ontario now permits up to three residential units on most lots as-of-right. Here’s how Additional Dwelling Units work and which option fits your home.

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Garage Conversions

Turn an attached or detached garage into a fully-permitted living space. Lower site prep costs mean a faster path to move-in ready.

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Basement Apartment Requirements

Ceiling heights, egress windows, fire separation, parking — the full checklist for turning your basement into a legal secondary suite in Ontario.

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In-Law Suites

Self-contained living space for aging parents or adult children on your property. Learn what qualifies as an in-law suite under Ontario rules.

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What Are ADUs?

New to the concept? Start here for a plain-English introduction to accessory dwelling units and why Ontario homeowners are adding them to their properties.

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Ontario’s Most Complete ADU Resource

We handle every step from feasibility study to final inspection — or give you the tools to navigate it yourself.

By-Law Experts

We track zoning and ADU by-laws across every Ontario municipality, so your project stays compliant from day one.

End-to-End Service

Design, engineering, permits, and construction under one roof. No hand-offs, no finger-pointing when issues arise.

Free Feasibility Review

Send us your address and we’ll tell you exactly what you can build before you spend a dollar on design or surveys.

Financing Guidance

From CMHC’s Secondary Suite Loan to HELOCs and construction mortgages, we’ll walk you through what actually works in Ontario.

ADU Planning & Construction Across Ontario

We work with homeowners in every major Ontario city, and our guides cover by-laws for dozens more.

Toronto Ottawa Hamilton Mississauga Brampton London Kitchener-Waterloo Windsor Oakville Burlington Markham Vaughan

Learn Before You Build

Our in-depth guides cover Ontario ADU rules, costs, and design decisions — written for homeowners, not contractors.

Mar 29, 2026 8 min read

What Makes a Basement Apartment Legal in Ontario?

Ceiling heights, fire separation, egress, permits — the key rules that turn a finished basement into a legal, rentable secondary suite anywhere in Ontario.

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Mar 29, 2026 7 min read

Are In-Law Suites Legal in Ontario?

Short answer: yes, but the details matter. Here’s how in-law suites fit into Ontario’s secondary unit framework and what you need to get permitted.

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Mar 29, 2026 6 min read

What Are Accessory Dwelling Units?

A plain-English introduction to ADUs — the different types, how they add value, and why Ontario homeowners are building them across the province.

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Ready to See What You Can Build?

Send us your property address for a free, no-obligation feasibility review. We’ll confirm your ADU options, estimated costs, and timeline within two business days.