GTA's Trusted · Backyard Suites Design-Builder

Your backyard,
reimagined.

精意而建 · 品质而居

ARVO designs and builds premium garden suites and laneway homes across the Greater Toronto Area — permit included, fixed price, guaranteed timeline.

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Chat in English or 中文 · AI-powered quote in 3 minutes
47+
Design delivered
10+
Suites delivered
4.9★
Customer rating
ARVO Garden Suite
Featured project
Garden Suite · North York · 670 sq.ft Flat-Roof Suite
$249K
Contract value
2 Beds
2 Bathrooms
AI Consultation

Get a detailed quote
in 3 minutes.

Tell our AI assistant about your property and what you want to build. You'll receive a full line-item estimate — before speaking to anyone. Available in English and 中文.

1
Tell us about your lot — city, backyard size, and any constraints you know about.
2
Choose your suite type — single storey, two storey, or laneway. Select finish level.
3
Receive your estimate — detailed line items, permit cost, and timeline. Download as PDF.
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Hi! I'm ARVO's quoting assistant. Which city is your property in, and roughly how large is your backyard?
你也可以用中文回答。
You
Markham, backyard is about 30 × 40 feet.
AR
Great — Markham allows up to 650 sqft. Your lot qualifies. Do you prefer 1 bedroom or 2?
AR
3 min
Avg. time to quote
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Downloadable report
EN/中
Bilingual
What we build

Garden & Laneway Suites.
Ontario Building Standard.

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Garden Suite
Most popular
Single storey
Garden Suite
560–650 sqft · 2 bed / 2 bath · 14–18 weeks
From $187,900 · permit included
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Garden Suite + Basement
Two Storey Laneway + Garage
Laneway Suite
800–1,200 sqft · 1–2 bed · 20–26 weeks
From $289,000 · permit included
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Return on investment
See your numbers
before you commit.

Select your city and build cost. We model your projected rental income, annual yield, and payback period — based on real GTA 2-bedroom rental data (Rentals.ca 2025).

Build cost (all-in, incl. HST)
$230K
City · 城市
2-bed monthly rent
$2,700
avg · Rentals.ca 2025
Annual yield
14.1%
gross
Payback
7.1
years
Estimate only · Based on 2-bed avg asking rent · Actual results vary by suite spec and market conditions
How it works

From quote to keys
in four stages.

01
Quote & design
AI-powered estimate in minutes. Site visit within 5 business days. Fixed-price contract — no surprises.
Week 1–2
02
Permit & approval
We handle all municipal submissions. Zoning verified, drawings stamped, permit tracked — you just wait.
Month 2–5
03
Construction
Standardized build process. Weekly photo updates. Fixed crews, fixed timeline — consistently delivered.
Week 14–18
04
Handover
Final inspection, occupancy permit, keys in hand. Optional: tenant placement and property management.
Week 18–20
Our work

Built by Our Team.

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Scarborough Garden Suite
Scarborough
Garden Suite + Basement
1,300 sqft
30 wks
$299K
Markham Garden Suite
North York
Garden Suite
630 sqft
16 wks
$227K
Scarborough Garden Suite Basement
Toronto
Laneway Suite
450 sqft
22 wks
$190K
Get started

Your quote, in 3 minutes.

Tell our AI about your lot. Get a detailed estimate — with line items — before speaking to anyone.

AR
Hi! I'm ARVO's quoting assistant. Which city is your property in, and roughly how large is your backyard?
你也可以用中文回答。
You
Markham, backyard is about 30 × 40 feet.
AR
Great — Markham allows up to 650 sqft. Your lot qualifies. What layout do you prefer — 1 bedroom or 2?
Chat in English or 中文 · Responds instantly
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Who we are

Built by the people
who know GTA best.

ARVO brings together two disciplines that most contractors keep separate — precision design and experienced site management. The result is a build process that's faster, more predictable, and built to a higher standard.

Design Team
Architects & P.Eng

Our licensed architects and professional engineers specialise exclusively in ARU design across GTA municipalities. Every drawing is permit-ready, OBC-compliant, and optimised for your specific lot.

ARU
Specialised focus
17
GTA cities covered
P.Eng
Licensed engineers
Construction Management
20+ Years GTA Experience

Our site management team has over 20 years of residential construction experience across the Greater Toronto Area — from foundation to final inspection. They know the trades, the timelines, and how to keep a build on schedule.

20+
Years in GTA
47+
Suites delivered
Fixed
Price & timeline
Licensed
Ontario licensed architects & engineers
Insured
Full liability & WSIB coverage on every project
Warranty
Up to 3 years warranty on all new construction
Transparent
Fixed-price contracts — no hidden costs
Backyard Eligibility Check
ARVO Backyard Homes · 雅筑
Backyard Width min. 20 ft
25 ft(7.6 m)
102030456080 ft
Backyard Depth min. 35 ft
40 ft(12.2 m)
1025355075100 ft
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