Flexible living, lasting value.
A mortgage helper, a home for family, or your own right-sized next chapter — a laneway home adds livable value to the lot you already own.
Small footprint. Big impact.
Laneway homes are approvals-heavy and detail-dense — compact structures where every inch counts. We've built our process around them: designs adapted to your lot and lane, permits handled end-to-end, and turnkey delivery from demolition to landscaping.
Rent it out, house family in it, or move in and rent the main house — we design for the use you actually intend.
What's included
Everything below is coordinated by one team, under one contract.
- Feasibility & laneway zoning check
- Design tailored to your lot & lane
- Development & building permits
- Demolition & site servicing
- Full construction, turnkey
- Landscaping & lane access
- Fixed-price contract
- 2-5-10 home warranty
From first call to keys
Feasibility FREE
Lot and lane check, buildable size, budget range.
Design & Permits
City approvals managed for you.
Build
Compact, precise, tidy site.
Keys
Move-in or rent-ready, warranty-backed.
What a laneway costs — and returns
All-in ranges including design, permits, servicing, construction and landscaping. The return arrives monthly.
Laneway vs. the alternatives
| Laneway home | Basement suite | Condo investment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical cost | $380k–$700k | $40k–$220k | $650k+ (2026 1-bed) |
| Monthly income | $2,400–$3,300 | $1,900–$2,600 | $2,400–$2,800 less fees |
| Own the land under it | Yes — your lot | Yes — your lot | No (strata share) |
| Strata fees & levies | None | None | Forever |
| Family flexibility | Independent front door | Shared roof | Different address |
✱ Representative Metro Vancouver planning figures, mid-2026. Your number comes from your lot, your scope and current pricing — confirmed in writing at a free consultation.
Recent laneway homes
A garden with a front door
“The build took eight months and the crew left our garden better than they found it. Mum moved in that summer — close enough for dinner, far enough for everyone's sanity.”
The Wong Family — Laneway Home, East VancouverWhat you'll leave the first meeting with
- ✓A clear yes/no on your lot and lane eligibility
- ✓The buildable size and massing your lot supports
- ✓An all-in budget band — demolition and landscaping included
- ✓Rent and family scenarios, with the numbers side by side
Reading for laneway planners
Laneway HomesThe Laneway Home PlaybookWhether your lot qualifies, what it costs, and the rental math that makes laneways quietly excellent.
GuidesMultigenerational by DesignSuites, laneways and barrier-free design — and the cost math versus assisted living that surprises everyone.RenovationsLegal Basement SuitesWhat makes a suite legal, what it costs to get there, and the rent that pays it back.Common questions
All-in cost depends on size, site servicing and finishes. At your free feasibility check we'll give you a realistic all-in range for your specific lot — demolition and landscaping included.
Most single-family lots with lane access qualify, and several municipalities now allow garden suites without a lane. Our free check confirms yours in a few days.
Generally no — laneway homes are rental or family housing, not stratified. That's also why they're a strong long-term income play.
Protected trees and utility routing shape laneway design more than bylaws do — both are checked in our free feasibility review, before design begins.
Absolutely — zero-step entries, wider doorways, a main-floor bath with future-proof blocking. Barrier-free laneways are one of the most common briefs we build.
Find out what fits behind your house.
Free lot check — buildable size, budget range and timeline.