GARDEN SUITES & ARUS · BALSAM LAKE, ON
Garden Suite Builder in Balsam Lake, ON
Henley Contracting is a garden suite builder on Balsam Lake for families sharing a cottage between generations. When the original owners and their grown children both want time at the lake, a separate garden suite gives each household a place of its own on the same shoreline property, with privacy built in from the start.
- SERVICE
- Garden Suites & ARUs
- AREA
- Balsam Lake, ON
- REGION
- Kawartha Lakes
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
GARDEN SUITES & ARUS · BALSAM LAKE
Garden suites on Balsam Lake
A family cottage that once held one household often has to hold three. Parents, their children and grandchildren all want the same summer weeks. A garden suite set back from the shore lets the original owners keep a home of their own while the main cottage welcomes everyone else.
Lake lots come with rules. Shoreline setbacks, septic capacity and work near the water all shape where a suite can sit. On Balsam Lake, Kawartha Conservation and Parks Canada may both review work near the shore.
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01 / BACK FROM THE SHORE
Placed to meet setbacks and keep the view.
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02 / SEPTIC REVIEWED
Room and capacity for a second household.
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03 / SHARED, NOT CROWDED
Separate entries and outdoor spaces for each home.
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04 / CITY PERMITS
Applications to the City of Kawartha Lakes.
Planning a shared lake property
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Talk as a family
Who uses which home, and when.
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Map the lot
Shoreline, septic, well, trees and access.
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Place the suite
Privacy for both homes and a view of the water.
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Design and price
Plans and costs developed together.
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Build
Timed around the family's summer at the lake.
A screened porch
On Balsam Lake, the best room in a garden suite is often outdoors. A screened porch facing the water gives evening space free of bugs and a quiet place apart from the main cottage.
Fairness between households
Sharing a lake property works best when the arrangement is clear. Families often agree who pays for what, how the suite is used when its owners are away and what happens later on. We focus on the building, but planning separate utilities and entries can make those conversations easier.
Near Balsam Lake
We also build garden suites on Cameron Lake, in Fenelon Falls and across Kawartha Lakes. At the water's edge, see boathouses on Balsam Lake.
Sharing a cottage on Balsam Lake? Tell us about your project.
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Google review
shannnon russell
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!
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Google review
Abraham Omogeroh
Great person to work with
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Google review
Marilyn Caccamo
The quality of work is exceptional, and the owners are friendly, approachable, and have a wealth of knowledge in the industry.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
Can I add a garden suite to my Balsam Lake cottage property?
Who reviews work near the shore on Balsam Lake?
Can construction avoid the summer season?
YOUR PROJECT
Planning a garden suite on Balsam Lake?
Tell us about your property and who the suite is for. We will look at what your lot allows and walk you through the next steps.
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