Walkway
Firm, level and lit from the house to the suite door.
DURHAM REGION
GARDEN SUITES & ARUS · WHITBY, ON
Garden Suite Builder in Whitby, ON
Henley Contracting is a garden suite builder in Whitby for families who want a parent living close by, on the same lot but in a home of their own. We design accessible, single-level suites with step-free entries and roomy bathrooms, and plan them around Whitby's mature lots and the Town's rules for additional units.
- SERVICE
- Garden Suites & ARUs
- AREA
- Whitby, ON
- REGION
- Durham Region
- CALL
- (905) 576-9714
01 / OVERVIEWGARDEN SUITES & ARUS · WHITBY
GARDEN SUITES & ARUS · WHITBY
Accessible garden suites in Whitby
Moving a parent into the family home can strain everyone. Moving them into a backyard suite keeps them close for meals, help and grandchildren, while giving both households their own front door. In Whitby's older neighbourhoods, where lots are often generous and trees are mature, there is frequently room to do it well.
A suite for ageing in place has to be planned for that from the first sketch. Level floors, wide doorways and a curbless shower cost little when they are drawn in, and a great deal when they are added later.
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01 / STEP-FREE
A level walkway and a threshold without steps.
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02 / ROOM TO MOVE
Wide doors, clear turning space and lever handles.
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03 / SAFE BATHROOM
Curbless shower, blocking for grab bars and good lighting.
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04 / TOWN PERMITS
Applications to the Town of Whitby.
02 / WHAT WE BUILDGARDEN SUITES & ARUS · WHITBY
Accessible details we plan
Kitchen
Counters and storage within easy reach.
Bedroom
Space beside the bed and a closet that is simple to use.
Heating
Simple controls and even warmth through the winter.
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Keeping the yard
A Whitby backyard is often the reason a family bought the house. We place the suite to save the best trees and the sunniest part of the garden, so the yard still works for both homes.
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Planning with the whole family
A suite for a parent affects everyone, so we like to include them in early meetings. Hearing how a parent cooks, bathes, sleeps and spends the day shapes the layout far better than a standard plan. We also talk about the future: where a caregiver might sleep, whether a ramp or lift could ever be needed, and how the suite could be used if a parent moves on. Those conversations keep the design honest.
05 / IN FOCUSGARDEN SUITES & ARUS · WHITBY
Near Whitby
We also build garden suites in Brooklin, Oshawa and Pickering. Need more room inside the house instead? See home additions in Whitby.
Planning for a parent in Whitby? Tell us about your project.
CLIENT REVIEWSIN THEIR WORDS
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Vsevolod M
Great company to work with. Attention to details, customer service and friendly communication.
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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.
QUESTIONSWHITBY, ON
Frequently asked questions
Can't find your answer? Tell us about your project and ask us directly.
What makes a garden suite accessible?
Step-free entry, wide doorways, clear turning space, a curbless shower and reachable storage, planned from the start.
Can a parent's suite be rented later?
Often, yes. Planning a full kitchen and separate utilities now keeps that option open, subject to the Town of Whitby's rules.
Will a garden suite take over my backyard?
Not if it is planned well. We size and place the suite to keep trees, light and usable outdoor space.
NEXT STEPSTART A CONVERSATION
YOUR PROJECT
Planning a garden suite in Whitby?
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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