A second home,
on the lot you already own.
Whether it's called a "garden suite," a "garage suite," or a "secondary dwelling unit," it's a fully self-contained second unit behind your existing home, increasingly permitted across Moncton and Halifax.
One structure, several real reasons.
Multigenerational Living
Separate, self-contained space for parents or adult children: independence and privacy, without living across the city from each other.
Aging in Place
A parent downsizes into an accessible backyard unit without leaving the family property, or you move into it yourself and rent the main house.
Rental Income
A self-contained rental unit that helps offset your mortgage, built on land you already own, with no second lot to buy.
Better Financing, Because You Own the Lot
Most homeowners fund backyard housing through a HELOC or refinance against their existing equity rather than a new purchase mortgage, and rental income can factor into some lenders' calculations. We're not a lender, so confirm exact terms with your mortgage broker.
Backyard housing, the Wynnmere way.
Built Around What You Already Own
The design starts with your existing lot, house placement, and yard, not a generic suite plan dropped into whatever space is left.
One Estimate, No Moving Target
Materials, labour, and permits, itemized before you commit.
Covered From Groundbreaking
Enrolled in the LUX Home Warranty before construction starts on your property.
Four steps, one point of contact.
Consultation
We start with your lot, your goal, and your budget, whether that means a garage suite, garden suite, or a hybrid, depending on what fits.
Design & Permits
Design shaped by your site, plus the Development and Building Permits your city requires before construction starts.
Build
Regular site updates and a dedicated project lead mean you'll always know exactly where things stand.
Walkthrough & Warranty
Final walkthrough of your new unit, keys in hand, with full LUX Home Warranty coverage already in place.
What's covered →Backyard housing, straight answers.
Does my lot qualify for backyard housing?
Rules differ by city. See Moncton or Halifax for what's currently permitted where you're building. We confirm your specific lot's zoning and capacity during the site evaluation before any design work starts.
What's the difference between a garage suite and a garden suite?
A garage suite is living space built above a garage; a garden suite is a standalone one-storey unit, sometimes called a tiny home. Both now fall under the City's single "Backyard Housing" category. We can talk through which configuration fits your lot and budget.
Do I need a separate permit for backyard housing?
Yes. A Development Permit and a Building Permit are both required before construction starts. We handle that process as part of the build, not as a separate hurdle you manage yourself.
Can I build backyard housing before building my main house?
It depends on your city and zone, since sequencing rules vary. Worth discussing during your consultation if this matters to your plans, so we can confirm what's allowed on your specific lot.
Is my backyard housing covered under warranty?
Yes. Every unit is enrolled with LUX Home Warranty, covering materials and workmanship in year one and major structural defects for the full term. See the full breakdown.
Let's talk about your backyard.
Book a no-pressure consultation and find out what your lot can support.