GARDEN SUITES & ARUS · PICKERING, ON
Garden Suite Builder in Pickering, ON
Henley Contracting is a garden suite builder in Pickering for suburban lots, ravine properties and rural parcels north of the city. Many Pickering backyards back onto creek valleys protected by the TRCA, so we confirm where a suite can sit before design, then build a second home that makes the most of the green view.
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- Garden Suites & ARUs
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- Pickering, ON
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- Durham Region
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GARDEN SUITES & ARUS · PICKERING
Garden suites on Pickering ravine lots
A backyard that ends at a wooded ravine is one of the best places for a garden suite: privacy, birdsong and a view of trees from every window. It is also land the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regulates, along valleys such as Duffins Creek and Petticoat Creek.
That review can decide how far back from the top of the slope the suite must stay. We find out early and design within it, so the plans do not need to change after submission.
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01 / TRCA CHECKED
Regulated areas and slope setbacks confirmed first.
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02 / VIEWS FRAMED
Windows and a window seat facing the trees.
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03 / DRAINAGE MANAGED
Water directed away from the slope.
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04 / CITY PERMITS
Applications to the City of Pickering.
Planning near a valley
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Locate the slope
Top of bank and regulated limits identified.
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Confirm the rules
TRCA and City of Pickering requirements reviewed.
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Place the suite
Set back safely with the best view.
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Design and price
Plans and costs developed together.
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Build
Careful work that protects the slope.
Suburban and rural Pickering
Away from the ravines, suburban lots raise sewer and access questions, while rural lots north of the city rely on wells and septic. We plan each property on its own terms.
Protecting the slope during construction
Building near a valley means keeping soil, water and equipment away from the edge. We fence off the slope, control runoff with silt fencing and plan where materials are stored so nothing slides toward the creek. After construction, the disturbed ground is restored and replanted. These steps protect the ravine you value and meet the expectations that come with building near it.
Near Pickering
We also build garden suites in Whitby, Uxbridge and across Durham Region. See also garages in Pickering.
Have a ravine lot in Pickering? Tell us about your project.
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Google review
Vsevolod M
Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
Highly recommend. -
Google review
Laura Barrett
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! -
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J Oxley
These guys put another level on our house and did a great job. Everyone was knowledgeable, friendly, helpful and communicative. I highly recommend them.
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
Can I build a garden suite on a ravine lot?
What is the TRCA?
Who issues permits in Pickering?
YOUR PROJECT
Planning a garden suite in Pickering?
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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