KAWARTHA LAKES

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · LINDSAY, ON

Garage Builder in Lindsay, ON

Henley Contracting is a garage builder in Lindsay for Victorian brick homes near the downtown and the Scugog River, and for family and rural homes around town. We build one-and-a-half-storey garages with dormers, brick or siding to match the house, and a finished room above for a studio, office or guest space.

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SERVICE: Garages & Accessory Buildings
AREA: Lindsay, ON
REGION: Kawartha Lakes
CALL: (905) 576-9714

One-and-a-half-storey brick garage with gable dormers matching a red brick Victorian home in Lindsay, Ontario (illustration) – Garage Builder in Lindsay, ON

01 / OVERVIEWGARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · LINDSAY

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · LINDSAY

Garages for Lindsay's older homes

Lindsay's older streets have red brick Victorians on narrow lots, often with a lane or a shared driveway. A new garage there should look like it has always been part of the property: matching brick, a steep roof and gable dormers that echo the house.

A one-and-a-half-storey design adds a finished room above the bay. With good light from the dormers, it makes an art studio, an office or a guest room.

01 / MATCHING BRICK
Built to suit Victorian homes.
02 / DORMERS
Light and headroom above.
03 / STUDIOS AND OFFICES
Finished rooms over the bay.
04 / CITY PERMITS
Applications to the City of Kawartha Lakes.

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Rules for garages in Lindsay

Under the Ontario Building Code, an accessory building larger than 10 square metres needs a building permit. The City of Kawartha Lakes sets the height and setback limits for accessory buildings in Lindsay. On narrow lots, side-yard distances and drainage toward the neighbour need care. Properties near the river may need a Kawartha Conservation permit.

Art studio on the upper floor of a brick garage with dormer windows, an easel and a long work table, Lindsay, Ontario (illustration) – Garage Builder in Lindsay, ON

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What we build in Lindsay

Brick garages

Styled to older homes.

Garage studios

Light-filled rooms above.

Detached garages

Single or double for town lots.

Rural garages

Larger bays outside town.

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Working on a tight lot

On narrow town lots, getting materials in can be the hardest part. We plan deliveries, protect the neighbour's side and keep the lane clear while we build.

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Using the lane

Many older Lindsay homes back onto a rear lane. Placing the garage doors on the lane keeps the front of the house as it was and frees up the side yard. We check the lane width and access before setting the doors.

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Heat and power for the room above

A studio or office above a Lindsay garage needs its own heat and plenty of outlets. A small ductless heat pump handles heating and cooling, and a sub-panel in the garage feeds lights, outlets and the heat pump without overloading the house's electrical service.

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Near Lindsay

We also build garages in Fenelon Falls, Bobcaygeon and across Kawartha Lakes. Adding to the house? See home additions in Lindsay.

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Henley Contracting Ltd.

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Abraham Omogeroh

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Great person to work with
I will always recommend.
Marilyn Caccamo

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The quality of work is exceptional, and the owners are friendly, approachable, and have a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
Vsevolod M

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Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
Highly recommend.

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QUESTIONSLINDSAY, ON

Frequently asked questions

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Can a new garage match my brick Victorian?

Yes. We match the brick as closely as possible and take the roof pitch and details from the house.

Can the room above the garage be heated?

Yes, with insulation, a heat source and a proper stair, all included in the permit.

Who issues garage permits in Lindsay?

The City of Kawartha Lakes.

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