Garage suite
Garage Apartment, Suite & Carriage House Construction
All these benefits come with some added hurdles to jump over from the building department. Fortunately, you’ve found Ottawa Garage Builders, the most experienced garage suite, apartment and carriage house construction specialists in the region.
Adding a garage suite could be a life changing investment, and we’re the professional team to guide you through the process. Contact us now to learn everything about our garage apartment construction services!
Ottawa Needs More Housing
Everyone knows the supply of homes around the Nation’s Capital is too low and the demand is too high. This reality makes it an optimum time to add living space to your property, instead of building a single-function garage.
Whether you need a house for aging relatives, adult children, or want to be part of the solution to the housing crisis, a garage apartment is an excellent choice that will pay off for decades. It’s time for residents to get creative with their properties and build more affordable housing for everyone.
Ottawa Garage Builders specializes in helping folks add more housing in new ways, maximizing the space you have. Contact us today to become part of the solution to the housing affordability problem!
The Garage Apartment Construction Process
Constructing a garage apartment is more complex than building a traditional garage. The Ottawa Garage Builders team ensures transparency throughout the process to eliminate stress while bringing your vision to life. Your garage apartment project involves two main phases: planning and construction.
Design Phase
In your initial discussion with the Ottawa Garage Builders team, we’ll identify your needs and preferences, and determine how to fit them within your lot dimensions, allowable development space, and legal requirements.
We collaborate closely with homeowners to gather the necessary details for a rough estimate and to apply for the required development permit with the city. This stage may involve several revisions between the city and the homeowner before finalizing the design plans.
Estimating Phase
Once the design is finalized and approved, Ottawa Garage Builders will provide a more precise cost estimate. The formal quote is based on the city-approved design. Until then, estimates are informed by our expertise, leaving space for revisions.
Permits
Multiple permits are required for constructing a garage apartment, and our team will guide you through the entire process.
- Development Permit: This permit is sought during planning and is issued after studying the intended build site, reviewing development plans, and reaching an agreement between the city and the homeowner on the proposed build.
- Building Permit: This permit is required before construction can begin. It is applied for once the development permit is approved. We can’t start construction until your building permit passes the assessment.
- Occupancy Permit: Once the project is complete, we need to receive this permit before anyone can live in the garage apartment. It certifies that the suite is safe and legal for occupancy.
Pre-Build & Rough-In
- Site Preparation: We establish rules and schedules, ensuring you and tradespeople are aligned.
- Safety Barrier Installation: Our crews construct fences or other barriers to separate the construction zone from the surrounding community.
- Home Preparations: We ensure your home is safe from damage during construction.
- Material Delivery: Our logistics personnel have framing supplies and other building materials delivered to the site.
Construction
- Site Prep and Foundation: The site is prepared, including excavation, cribbing, and pouring the concrete foundation.
- Framing: Our carpenters erect the structural skeleton of your garage apartment.
- Electrical & Plumbing: Licensed and trusted tradespeople install the wires and tubes that will make your garage into a modern home.
- Insulation & Drywall: Insulation goes into the walls and ceiling, then gets covered by drywall.
- Finishing the Walls: Walls and ceilings are taped, mudded, and sanded, creating smooth surfaces ready for paint.
Finishing Touches
- Electrical Fixtures: A licensed electrician installs switches, and outlets.
- Final Paint: You choose the paint colour, we apply it with skill and precision.
- Final Inspection: The building department inspects our work to ensure everything is up to code.
- Touch-Ups & Cleaning: Any necessary touch-ups are made, and the garage and suite are professionally cleaned.
- Final Client Walk-Through: A final walk-through with you completes the project and allows you to apply for your occupancy permit.
By breaking down the process into these stages, we provide clarity and reduce any anxiety you may have about your garage apartment construction. If you have further questions, call us now!
Why Choose Ottawa Garage Builders for Your Garage Apartment Construction?
- Premium Materials — We only use materials that we trust to endure the test of time. Every component of your garage apartment will be the highest quality available.
- Lifetime Service — Our company is here to stay, always just a call away if you need assistance or encounter any issues.
- Outstanding Warranties — Our garage apartments come with exceptional guarantees because we are confident in their long-lasting durability.
- Competitive Prices — With inflation affecting everyone, we strive to keep our garage suite building prices accessible to all Canadians.
- Commitment to Safety — We prioritize impeccable safety on our work sites, ensuring that our structures remain safe for their entire lifespan.
- Exceeding Satisfaction — You’ll be thrilled with your new garage apartment, and we take great joy in seeing our customers’ satisfaction when the job is complete.