KAWARTHA LAKES

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · KAWARTHA LAKES, ON

Garage Builder in Kawartha Lakes, ON

Henley Contracting is a garage builder in Kawartha Lakes for country properties, town lots and cottages around Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls. We build large detached garages, workshops, drive sheds and garage suites with steel or shingle roofs, planned around the lot, the well and septic, and the City of Kawartha Lakes permit.

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SERVICE: Garages & Accessory Buildings
AREA: Kawartha Lakes, ON
TOWNS: 6 towns
CALL: (905) 576-9714

Detached garage and workshop with a green steel roof, wood siding and three overhead doors on a country property in Kawartha Lakes, Ontario (illustration) – Garage Builder in Kawartha Lakes, ON

01 / OVERVIEWGARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · KAWARTHA LAKES

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · KAWARTHA LAKES

Country garages and workshops in Kawartha Lakes

Outside the towns, Kawartha Lakes properties tend to be large, and so are the garages people want: three bays, a tall door for a trailer or a camper, and a heated workshop at one end. Steel roofs and wood or board-and-batten siding suit the rural setting and stand up to snow.

At the cottage, the need is different. A garage there often stores boats, kayaks, docks and the lawn tractor over winter, with a bunk room above for summer guests.

01 / BIG BAYS
Tall doors for trailers, campers and equipment.
02 / STEEL ROOFS
Long-lasting and quick to shed snow.
03 / HEATED SHOPS
Insulation and heat for year-round work.
04 / CITY PERMITS
Applications to the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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Building a garage in Kawartha Lakes

Under the Ontario Building Code, an accessory building larger than 10 square metres needs a building permit. The City of Kawartha Lakes issues the permit and sets size and setback limits for accessory buildings. On rural lots, the garage must stay clear of the well and the septic bed. A suite with a bathroom adds septic load, and near the lakes or rivers, Kawartha Conservation may need to review the location.

Workshop inside a detached garage with a long wooden workbench under a row of windows and exposed trusses, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario (illustration) – Garage Builder in Kawartha Lakes, ON

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What we build in Kawartha Lakes

Country garages

Three or four bays with a workshop end.

Drive sheds

Steel buildings for farm and property equipment.

Cottage garages

Winter storage for boats and docks.

Garage suites

Guest or family space above the bays.

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Planning from a distance

Many owners here live elsewhere during the week. We meet on site when you are up, agree decisions ahead of time and post updates in our client portal, so the garage goes up while you are away.

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Garages for campers and trailers

Kawartha Lakes owners often have a travel trailer, a fishing boat and an ATV. A garage with one extra-tall bay, at least 12 feet high and deep enough for a camper, keeps them out of the sun and snow. We place that bay where the turn from the road or lane is easiest when backing in.

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Kawartha Lakes towns

See our garage pages for Lindsay, Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls, and on Balsam Lake, Cameron Lake and Sturgeon Lake. On the water? See our boathouses.

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CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS

Henley Contracting Ltd.

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Josh ONeil

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My project started before the pandemic. Work was about 30% complete and going well. The pandemic hit me a bit financially which stressed me out about the project. The Henley team helped reverse engineer and descope some of the project to suit my new affordability. They handled this with class and professionalism which im sure created extra work for them. Communication was excellent and finished product is fantastic. I will never work with or recommend another contractor again
shannnon russell

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Having worked with Henley on Custom homes I can say their level of craftsmanship, attention to detail and overall experience as a trade on their sites is Great! They are very accommodating and a pleasure to work with. It's evident they care about their clients and the outcome of each and every project!
Abraham Omogeroh

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Great person to work with
I will always recommend.

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QUESTIONSKAWARTHA LAKES, ON

Frequently asked questions

Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.

How big a garage can I build on a rural lot in Kawartha Lakes?

It depends on the zone and the lot size. The City sets maximum floor area and height for accessory buildings, and we confirm them for your property.

Can the garage have a bathroom?

Often, yes, but it adds load to the septic system. We check the existing system and plan any upgrade.

Who issues garage permits in Kawartha Lakes?

The City of Kawartha Lakes.

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