20+ years of experience:
Hundreds of completed garden suite and laneway home projects across GTA.
Permit-Ready Designs:
Seamless permitting to fast-track your construction.
Award-Winning Designs:
Recognized for innovative and high-quality garden suites.
Expertise in Zoning & Bylaws:
In-depth knowledge of Toronto’s garden suite and laneway home regulations.
Complete Project Management:
We handle everything with transparent communication and regular updates.
"My lot is too small"
Garden suites can be built on lots as small as 25 feet wide
"The permit process is a nightmare"
Our team has permit-ready designs to fast track construction
"I've been told it's not possible"
Recent bylaw changes have made garden suites possible for 80% of Toronto properties. Even if you've been told "no" before, the rules have likely changed
"I don't have time to manage a big project"
Our full-service approach means we handle everything—you make
the key decisions, we do all the work.
Need answers fast? You can start the process with just a few clicks and get results in 30 seconds.
We analyze zoning, setbacks, and create your custom plan.
We design custom layouts that maximize your space and ensure a smooth approval process.
We order materials, set schedules, and prepare everything needed for construction to begin.
We manage the entire build process, from foundation to finish, with minimal disruption to your home.
We handle landscaping, inspections, and deliver your turnkey garden suite, ready to enjoy.
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We believe in complete transparency. Your garden suite investment includes:
approvals
East York and Scarborough
Etobicoke
Corktown and Downtown
Midtown and North York
Don Valley
Queen West
York
We know this city inside and out and can build your ideal secondary suite in your neighborhood.
Every garden suite and laneway project is unique, with timelines varying based on property specifics, design complexity, and current city approval processing times. While we customize timelines for each client, most projects follow a general sequence: design development (typically several weeks), permit approval process (varies based on city processing times), and construction (which depends on the size and complexity of your garden suite). During your initial consultation, we'll provide a more accurate timeline estimate based on your specific project requirements and current conditions.
Yes! Norseman Construction is a fully licensed and insured home builder serving North York, Toronto, and the surrounding GTA. We maintain all required certifications and strictly adhere to local building codes and regulations for garden suite construction.
We take great care to minimize disruption to your home and lifestyle. All construction is contained to your backyard with dedicated access points where possible. Most clients report minimal impact on their daily lives during the construction phase.
Most of our clients see complete ROI within 8-10 years through rental income alone. When factoring in property value increases (typically 20-30%), the investment often pays for itself even faster. We'll provide you with a detailed ROI projection specific to your property.
We have permit-ready designs and our team includes zoning specialists who handle 100% of the permitting process. We have a 98% first-time approval rate with the City of Toronto and maintain excellent relationships with all relevant departments. You'll never have to deal with city bureaucracy.