Suite Additions

01/08/2026

Costco's building residences above an LA store.

What do you think?

Mixing retail with residential in suburban locations makes total sense if zoning allows it - hello convenience! 😎

Especially in cities lacking this kind of mixed-use development like many in North America.

Imagine living above a grocery store, gym, café... and hopping on a subway to get around 🚌👌

Sounds like a win for accessibility and beating the weather (hello Canadian winters 👋).

Plus, it's a game-changer for daily life: grab groceries without driving, grab coffee on the way to work...

Think this kind of development could work in North York or Scarboro? 🤔

07/09/2025

🏡 Throwback to Blake’s 1-bedroom garden suite in Kitchener!

We often focus on investment properties, but this is a perfect example of how a homeowner added an affordable, beautifully integrated unit in his own backyard — without sacrificing family amenity space. 🌳

Blake’s garden suite makes smart use of underutilized land, provides future flexibility to house a family member 👨‍👩‍👦, and offers rental income to support his family for years to come. 💰

Garden suites like this are a win-win: more housing, more security, and more freedom.

06/30/2025

🚨 6PLEX UPDATE 🚨

We didn’t quite get past the finish line for city-wide sixplex permissions in Toronto, but City Council did vote this week to allow them in 9 wards across the city. ✅

This is progress — but there’s still work to do.

The biggest challenge? These permissions are mostly in higher-density areas, when we actually need more options in low-density neighbourhoods. Right now, only one ward in Scarborough North will allow 6 units in a more suburban setting.

👉 On top of that, there are no development charge exemptions yet for sixplexes, which makes them harder to build affordably. We’re hopeful that will change soon so we can deliver more of this missing-middle housing type where it’s needed most.

Stay tuned — we’ll keep pushing. 💪

05/29/2025

🏗️ Framing is almost done on our client’s 900 SF garden suite with basement — and this one's a beast! 💪

Not only is it the largest unit we've done yet, but it's also rocking a trendy shed-style roof that gives it a bold, modern edge. This garden suite is really starting to take shape and will bring massive value to the property while providing a high-quality rental in the neighbourhood.

Excellent work so far by and the team at webuildadus.ca

Stay tuned — this one’s going to be a stunner! 🏡✨

05/26/2025

Another Classic "Keep & Sever" Project Upcoming!

From our education partner Charles Wah 🏗️📍

These double-wide lots are hiding in plain sight across Ontario — and they’re one of the best-kept secrets in small-scale development. 💡

This one’s a perfect example of the “Keep and Sever” strategy we taught in our infill development training program:

✅ Keep the existing house
✂️ Sever the lot
🏘️ Build new right next door

Why does this strategy work so well?
1️⃣ Easier to qualify for traditional mortgages
2️⃣ You retain more of your property's existing value
3️⃣ You generate rental income during approvals + construction

We’ve used this exact model to unlock HUGE value on overlooked lots.

04/16/2025

We’re back with another jargon of the day! Today’s jargon: Ancillary Structure 🏡

04/12/2025

04/11/2025

In this latest video, we’re touring a hotel suite that’s basically the perfect blueprint for a garage conversion — and we’re giving YOU the layout! 🙌

Link to the full video is in our bio, check it out now 🔥

04/09/2025

Grateful for kind words like these 🙌

Working with clients who value collaboration, communication, and care makes all the difference.
Thank you, Wesley, for trusting our team on multiple projects—we’re proud to be part of your journey!

04/07/2025

Thinking of starting a Max Suite conversion project? 🤔

But hold on ✋🏻 Before you jump in and build brand new, it’s important to maximize the potential of the existing structure!

Here are a few things to consider with the existing home🏡. Assessing these factors early on is a crucial step in the conversion process! 👷

Swipe through to learn what to check before making your next big move 🛠️

04/02/2025

Welcome to our Max Suite Conversion Jargon Series! ✨ Today’s term is very basic - it’s the very core of what we do here at Suite Additions 😎

🏡 More space. More value. More possibilities.

Ready to transform your home? Let’s build something amazing together! DM us to get started 🚀