Additional Dwelling
Unit (ADU)
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WHAT IS AN ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT?
An Additional Dwelling Unit (ADU) or Additional Residential Unit (ARU) has also been referred to as a Garden Suite, Coach House, In-Law Suite, etc. These structures have become extremely popular in Ontario recently and for good reasons. ADUs have the opportunity to provide extra income through renting, privacy for guests, Air bnbs or even a secondary home for a family/individual.
CAN I BUILD AN ADU ANYWHERE?
ADUs have an array of zoning regulations that are local (municipality or township) and lot size specific. For this reason, we require a survey of your property before we commence anything regarding the design of a potential ADU. This is our first and most crucial step.
WHAT ARE THE DESIGN REGULATIONS?
The regulations vary based on the municipality in which the lot is located. For that reason, BLR cannot guarantee the following design standards will apply to all projects. We make sure we perform an in depth zoning review so we can confidently go over the restrictions with you regarding the limitations when it comes to building height, max square footage, number of bedrooms and so on.
OUR PROCESS
PHASE 1
Preliminary Design Drawings
Once we receive your property survey and ensure an ADU can be constructed on it, we can start the Preliminary Design Drawings. We'll collaborate with you one on one to incorporate your design ideas & requirements into a set of conceptual floor plans and elevations for approval.
PHASE 2
Pricing Drawings
After the Preliminary Design Drawings are finalized, the fully detailed Pricing Drawings are created to obtain quotes from various contractors & home builders of your choosing. A 3D model of your design will be developed at this stage.
PHASE 3
Construction/Permit Drawings
At this stage (when you are ready to schedule construction), we will create a permit ready set of construction drawings for the client or contractor to submit to the municipality for approval.
PHASE 4
Post-Permit Revisions
This is the final stage when construction is under way, we will be able to assist in construction-related or on-site consultation and any revisions required after demolition or to the design by contractors or client.