Scott Blvd | 02 Unit Conversion

Milton

Property Type: Single-Family Detached Home

Project Overview:
This project involved the strategic addition of a legal basement unit within an existing single-family home. The investor’s goal was to create a fully self-contained secondary suite while maintaining the property’s curb appeal—meaning no major exterior alterations.

Scope & Strategy:
We designed a compact but functional legal basement apartment complete with a new interior side-door entrance. This approach allowed us to preserve the building’s existing footprint and facade while meeting Ontario Building Code and local zoning requirements for two-unit dwellings.

Key elements included:

• Creating a private entrance via an enclosed stairwell off the side of the home.

• Designing fire and sound separations between units in accordance with OBC SB-9.

• Ensuring adequate ceiling height, natural light, and HVAC zoning for the basement unit.

Challenges Solved:

• Avoided costly excavation or full exterior entrance modifications by using interior access design.

• Integrated the new entry without compromising main floor layout or accessibility.

• Maximized livable space and functionality within a compact basement footprint.

Investor Benefits:

• Added a legal income-generating unit with minimal structural changes.

• Preserved exterior curb appeal and avoided triggering design review or heritage concerns.

• Increased property value and monthly cash flow through smart internal upgrades.

Current Status:
Permit approved. Construction in progress with occupancy targeted for early summer.