Home additions and garden suites
in Toronto & the GTA
An addition is the biggest project most homeowners take on. It touches the foundation, the structure, and the city approvals, and it has to tie into a house that is already standing. A second storey, a rear addition, or a garden suite is real construction, not a finishing job, and it needs a builder who handles the whole chain.
We take it from design and drawings through committee of adjustment, permits, foundations, framing, and finishing under one contract. You get an itemized fixed-price quote, one project manager from the first walk-through to the last, and in-house crews who work across Toronto and the GTA.
What the job includes
- Second-storey additions
- Rear and side additions
- Garden suites and laneway homes
- Foundations and structural work
- Design and drawings
- Permits and committee of adjustment
Licensed and WSIB-registered, with one accountable point of contact and a schedule you can hold us to. The same crews that earned ELG a 5.0 rating across 40+ Google reviews.
Recent exterior and structural work.
Work completed across Toronto and the GTA. Tap any photo to open the gallery.
From first call
to finished addition.
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Feasibility
We check what your lot actually allows for size, height, setbacks and fire access before you commit to anything. Finding the limit first is cheaper than designing into it.
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Drawings and approvals
Additions and garden suites often need a committee of adjustment hearing for a minor variance plus a building permit. We prepare the drawings, file the application, and manage the process.
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Structure
Foundation, framing and the engineering to tie new structure into a house that is already standing. This is real construction, not a finishing job.
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Match and finish
Brick, siding, roofline and window style matched so the addition reads as part of the original house rather than something bolted on. We source materials to match and detail the transition.
One call.
One team.
One quote.
Tell us what you are adding. We will visit the property, document a fixed-price quote, and begin on the date specified in the contract.
- Phone
- 416 · 875 · 0870
- Info@elgservices.ca
- Service area
- Toronto, North York, East York, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, Aurora, Stouffville
- Hours
- 24/7
Home addition questions.
Do you handle permits and committee of adjustment?
Yes. Additions and garden suites often need a committee of adjustment hearing for a minor variance, plus a building permit. We prepare the drawings, file the application, and manage the process so you are not learning city procedure on your own.
How long does a home addition take?
An addition is a longer job than an interior renovation. Design, drawings, and approvals usually take a few months before a shovel is in the ground, then several more months to build, depending on size and structure. We give you a real timeline for both stages with the quote.
Can you match the addition to the existing house?
Yes. Matching brick, siding, roofline, and window style so the addition reads as part of the original house is part of the job. We source materials to match and detail the transition so it does not look bolted on.
Do you do the drawings and design?
Yes. We handle design and the permit drawings, and bring in the engineering for the structural work. You deal with one team from the first sketch through the final build, not a separate designer, engineer, and builder who each point at each other.
What are the rules for a garden suite or laneway home?
Garden suites and laneway homes have rules for size, height, setbacks, and access for fire crews, and they vary by lot. We check what your lot allows before you commit, then design the suite to fit those limits and pull the permits.
Start with a walk-through
Tell us what you have in mind for the addition or garden suite. You get a clear quote, a real start date, and one person to call the whole way through.
Where we work
ELG builds home additions and garden suites across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area. Choose your city for local details, or call 416 · 875 · 0870 for a free on-site quote.