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Garden Suites, Laneway Houses & Basement Suites — Built to Add Value

As-of-right ADU rules across Ontario have made secondary suites more accessible than ever — get matched with builders and designers who handle the design, permits, and construction.

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ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit
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24-48hr responseMost requests
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Golden HorseshoeKWC · Brantford · Hamilton · GTA
ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit — detail
Overview

ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit

Ontario's as-of-right ADU policies have opened the door to garden suites, laneway houses and legal basement suites in most municipalities without a rezoning fight.

Whether you're building for rental income or for family, tell us your lot situation and intended use and we'll route you to suppliers who specialize in this exact building type.

What's Included

What suppliers on eQuote360 cover for adu — accessory dwelling unit

Feasibility & design

A first check on what your lot and municipality's zoning actually allow.

Permit-ready drawings

Design packages built for ADU-specific permit submission requirements.

Full construction

Design-build suppliers who take a garden suite or laneway house from drawings to keys.

Rental-income guidance

Suppliers who understand secondary-suite requirements if the ADU will be rented.

How It Works

From request to hired, in four steps

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    Tell us your project

    Answer a few quick questions about the work you need done — takes about two minutes, no account required.

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    Matched to vetted local pros

    We route your request to verified suppliers who serve your trade and your part of the Golden Horseshoe.

  3. 3

    Compare quotes side by side

    Suppliers respond within 24-48 hours. Review pricing, timelines and reviews before you decide anything.

  4. 4

    Hire with confidence

    Message your chosen supplier directly through eQuote360 and move forward — no obligation at any step.

Request a Quote

Get free ADU quotes

Answer a few questions and we'll match you with vetted suppliers who serve your area.

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Your Project

Tell us what you need — takes about a minute.

Helps suppliers quote accurately, especially for repairs.

A Few Quick Details

Helps us match you with the right supplier.

How Should We Reach You?

We'll send your matched quotes here.

Request received

We're matching you with vetted adu suppliers in your area now — expect responses within 24-48 hours.

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Why eQuote360

Built so you never wonder who you're dealing with

Vetted suppliers only

Every supplier is reviewed before they can bid on your project — licensed, insured, and reviewed after every completed job.

No cost, no obligation

Getting matched and comparing quotes is always free. You decide if and who to hire.

Built for the Golden Horseshoe

We know KWC, Brantford, Hamilton and the GTA — municipal permitting and local pricing included.

Fast first response

Most requests get a first supplier response within 24-48 hours.

Customer Stories

What homeowners are saying

Illustrative examples of the kind of feedback we aim to earn — not yet real customer reviews.

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We requested quotes for a basement permit and had three consultants respond within a day. Total time saved versus calling around ourselves: enormous.
ATA. ThompsonWaterloo, ON
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Our roof started leaking mid-storm and eQuote360 got us a same-week repair quote when everyone else was booked out a month.
DSD. SinghHamilton, ON
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The metal building calculator gave us a realistic budget before we even talked to anyone — made the whole process less intimidating.
RBR. BouchardBrantford, ON
Frequently Asked Questions

ADU — Accessory Dwelling Unit — common questions

Are ADUs as-of-right in my municipality?

Most Golden Horseshoe municipalities now permit at least one ADU as-of-right, though rules on size/setbacks/parking vary.

Can an ADU be built without severing the lot?

Yes — it's a second dwelling on your existing lot, not a new legal property.

How much rental income can a garden suite realistically generate?

Varies significantly by municipality and unit size — a local property manager is the better source for projections.

How long does an ADU project take from design to move-in?

Design and permitting often take a few months, with construction adding several more.

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Tell us about your project and get matched with vetted Golden Horseshoe suppliers today.