DURHAM REGION

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · SUNDERLAND, ON

Garage Builder in Sunderland, ON

Henley Contracting is a garage builder in Sunderland and Brock Township. We build single-storey garden suites with step-free entries for parents who want to stay close to family, along with detached garages and workshops for village and rural homes, with the Township of Brock permit, servicing and septic planned before construction starts.

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SERVICE: Garages & Accessory Buildings
AREA: Sunderland, ON
REGION: Durham Region
CALL: (905) 576-9714

Single-storey garden suite with a step-free covered entry and a walkway from the main house in Sunderland, Ontario (illustration) – Garage Builder in Sunderland, ON

01 / OVERVIEWGARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · SUNDERLAND

GARAGES & ACCESSORY BUILDINGS · SUNDERLAND

Accessible garden suites in Sunderland

In a village like Sunderland, many families want a parent nearby without everyone sharing one house. A single-storey garden suite in the backyard can be that home: a bedroom, an accessible bathroom, a kitchen and a sitting room, all on one level.

Accessibility is built in from the start: a level entry with no steps, wide doors, a curbless shower, lever handles and a kitchen with a lowered counter section.

01 / ONE LEVEL
Everything on the main floor.
02 / STEP-FREE ENTRY
Level porch and walkway.
03 / ACCESSIBLE KITCHEN
Lowered counter and easy-reach appliances.
04 / TOWNSHIP PERMITS
Applications to the Township of Brock.

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Rules for garden suites in Sunderland

Under the Ontario Building Code, an accessory building larger than 10 square metres needs a building permit. A garden suite is a residential unit, so the Township of Brock's rules for additional units apply, including size and setbacks. On a private septic system, the extra bathroom may need an upgrade. Lots near the Beaver River can fall under Lake Simcoe Region Conservation.

Accessible kitchen in a garden suite with a lowered counter, side-opening wall oven and lever faucet, Sunderland, Ontario (illustration) – Garage Builder in Sunderland, ON

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What we build in Sunderland

Garden suites

Accessible homes in the backyard.

Detached garages

Parking and storage for village homes.

Workshops

Heated space for projects.

Rural garages

Large bays for country properties.

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Planning for later

Even if no one needs a walker today, small choices make the suite easier to live in later: blocking in the walls for grab bars, wider halls and a turning circle in the bathroom. They cost little to add now.

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Heating a small suite

A small garden suite does not need a big furnace. A heat pump or efficient baseboard system with good insulation and air sealing keeps it warm through north Durham winters, with low running costs and controls that are easy for anyone to use.

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Near Sunderland

We also build garages in Uxbridge, Blackstock and Scugog. Adding a suite to the house instead? See home additions in Sunderland.

Planning a garden suite in Sunderland? Tell us about your project.

CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS

Henley Contracting Ltd.

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Vsevolod M

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

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After receiving a few quotes from different contractors to do a full renovation of our kitchen and dining room, we chose Henley because of how comfortable Nick and his team made us feel right from the first conversation.

From start to finish it took just over three weeks for the team to demolish our ugly, dated, and dark kitchen, and fully rebuild a stunning bright and light new space, designed with style and functionality in mind.

The Henley team was very responsive (shout out to Tom and Michelle), and kept us fully informed throughout the project with the Buildertrend app. They uploaded photos and notes to the app daily, so we always knew where the project was at and how things were progressing. We loved the transparency of this, especially not being at home through the reno.

Thank you Henley Contracting for completely transforming our space.
We are so happy with the final results!
J Oxley

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These guys put another level on our house and did a great job. Everyone was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and communicative. I highly recommend them.

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QUESTIONSSUNDERLAND, ON

Frequently asked questions

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Can I build a garden suite for a parent in Sunderland?

Often, yes. It must meet the Township of Brock's rules for additional units, and the septic must be able to handle it.

What makes a garden suite accessible?

A level entry, wide doors, a curbless shower, grab bars and a kitchen with a lowered counter.

Who issues permits in Sunderland?

The Township of Brock.

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