Garden suites, commonly called laneway houses, guest houses, or secondary dwellings, are great ways to increase your home’s capacity without requiring additional people within your primary residence.
Outside of providing a space for loved ones, garden suites are a fantastic opportunity to generate income through acquiring a tenant or exploring short-term rental opportunities, all without sacrificing the privacy and comfort of your own home.
Multigenerational Homes Doesn’t Mean a Lack of Privacy
Making your garden suite into a fully functional home space, with a kitchen, bedroom, closet space, and walk-in shower optimized for smaller spaces, can also provide family members with a long-term living situation. As the current housing market becomes increasingly unattainable for younger generations, providing a space for your children to live independently after completing their studies can allow them to enter the housing market on their own much faster.
We are used to each generation having their own homes and living apart from one another, visiting occasionally whenever hectic schedules allow for a brief visit. Instead of having a guest room in the house awkwardly prepared for your family members during a visit, a garden suit offers the chance to have your family close by but with enough privacy and comfort to enjoy short-term visits, as well.
Building a Garden Suite
Here are a few key considerations you should know once you build a garden suite on your property. Once you have decided on the features and general layout of your new unit, it’s time to look closely at design possibilities while finalizing approval on your construction permits.
If you partner with RMF Construction, we’ll work with you directly on the permitting process to ensure you are looped in every step of the way and save time on the construction process. Our experts create 2D plans and 3D renderings of your project that will be backed by construction considerations based on the permit obligations and all your design wishes.
Once the project is approved, we will map out where all the utilities run, like electrical, plumbing, and septic. Then, we’ll create your garden suite’s foundation, lay in the columns, and start pouring in the cement. After the base is built, the fun part begins with our team bringing your vision to life – creating your garden suite aligned with our building plans and your overall design preferences.
When choosing a construction company to build your additional dwelling unit, remember to research the quality and experience of the contractors. You will want to check out their portfolio and years of experience. You can explore RMF’s portfolio here.
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