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Laneway Suite
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Ideas for adding a unit to your backyard

Add a Laneway Suite

The laneway suite case study involves adding a distinct living unit in the rear yard, completely separate from the existing structure of the house. This case study adds a two-storey accessory dwelling. Access to this unit exists via the laneway at the back of the site. Major considerations include allowable building area, construction implications, and connections to the main house and beyond (plumbing, electrical, communications, etc.).

Design Specifications

# of Units: 2

Unit 1 – Existing House
3 Bed / 2 Bath
141.5 sqm

# of Units: 2

Unit 1 – Existing House
3 Bed / 2 Bath
141.5 sqm

Unit 2 – Laneway Suite
1 Bed / 1 Bath
50.9 sqm

Cost Considerations

*This sample design might cost somewhere in the range of $460,000 - $770,000

Whenever you are deciding what type of unit to add, it is important to understand what the major cost considerations are. For a laneway suite, these are:

  • Unit Access
  • New Construction
  • Site Work
  • Connections to main home (plumbing / electrical / communitcations)