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Canniff Place | 02 Unit Conversion

Kingston

Canniff Place | 02 Unit Conversion

Property Type: Single-Family Backsplit | ~1,985 sq. ft.
New Unit Layout: 2 Bedrooms | 1 Bathroom | Legal Basement Suite

Project Overview:
This project focused on transforming the finished basement of a 1985 sq. ft. backsplit dwelling into a legal 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom secondary suite. With the majority of the basement already developed, our approach centered on reconfiguring internal layouts to meet Ontario Building Code requirements—allowing the homeowner to add a fully compliant income-generating unit without extensive structural work.

Scope & Strategy:

  • Reconfigured existing finished basement to accommodate 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, living area, and kitchen space

  • Upgraded fire separations, soundproofing, and egress to comply with OBC secondary suite standards

  • Maintained existing services where possible to reduce construction cost and timeline

  • Ensured proper access and privacy between upper and lower units (dependent on existing entry layout)

Challenges Solved:

  • Achieved legal compliance through minimal rework—preserving most of the existing basement finishes

  • Strategically restructured room layout to meet minimum bedroom size, ceiling height, and natural light requirements

  • Delivered permit-ready drawings with streamlined review due to limited scope of change

Investor/Homeowner Benefits:

  • Added a legal 2-bedroom unit with minimal investment

  • Ideal for generating passive rental income or supporting multi-generational living

  • Retained full use and visual integrity of the main dwelling while boosting property value

Current Status:
Permit approved. Construction completed!

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