Gailmont Drive | Garden Suite
Hamilton

Property Type: Single-Family Bungalow with Rear Yard
Project Overview:
This project adds value without touching the existing home. Our team proposed a brand-new garden suite located in the rear yard of a standard single-family lot—creating a 2-unit property while preserving the original bungalow as-is. This is a textbook example of gentle density that adds rental or extended family space without the need for severance, additions, or major disruption.
Scope & Strategy:
Designed a fully self-contained garden suite, with its own kitchen, bathroom, sleeping area, and mechanical systems.
Ensured full compliance with local bylaw requirements, including setbacks, maximum lot coverage, building height, and servicing access.
Maintained the visual appeal and privacy of the existing bungalow through thoughtful siting, fencing, and orientation.
Challenges Solved:
Navigated local regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and ensured fire separation, servicing, and emergency access.
Designed around mature tree protection zones and existing landscape features.
Balanced privacy for both units with window placement, sound buffers, and separate entries.
Investor Benefits:
Created a legal second dwelling unit on the lot without modifying the primary residence.
Added a rental-ready space ideal for tenants, in-laws, or future resale value.
Future-proofed the property for flexible use while complying with housing intensification targets.
Current Status:
Garden suite design underway.