A shed or a garage should look like it belongs to the house, not like it was dropped in the yard from a big-box parking lot. We build accessory structures on site, matched to the roof pitch, siding and trim of the main house, so the property reads as one thing.
That covers everything from a 10x12 garden shed with a proper floor to a detached double garage with a loft, a lakeside bunkie for guests, or a heated workshop with the wiring roughed in.
What we build
Secondary buildings we build
Garden and storage sheds
Built on site, framed and sheathed like a house.
Detached garages
Single or double, with or without a loft or attic trusses.
Bunkies
Insulated sleeping cabins for lake and cottage properties.
Workshops
Insulated, wired and heated for year-round use.
Storage and utility buildings
Pool sheds, equipment storage, tractor bays.
Process
How it works
- 01
Free on-site visit
We come out, walk the property, take measurements and talk through what you want. Usually half an hour.
- 02
Design and written quote
You get a layout, a materials list and a fixed price in writing. Everything is itemised so you can see where the money goes.
- 03
Build
A small crew, on site until it's done. We keep the yard tidy at the end of every day and tell you what's happening next.
- 04
Walkthrough and cleanup
We walk it with you, fix anything you flag, haul away the offcuts and rake out the ground behind us.
Detail
Materials and build notes
The slab or the skid
A small shed can sit on a properly built skid frame over compacted gravel, which lets it move with the ground. Anything you'll park a vehicle in wants a poured slab with thickened edges and rebar. Choosing wrong here is the difference between a building that lasts thirty years and one with a cracked floor and a door that binds.
Matching the house
We copy the roof pitch, the siding profile, the soffit colour and the trim details from the main house. It costs almost nothing extra at the framing stage and it's the reason a good garage adds value instead of looking like an afterthought.
Setbacks, coverage and permits
Zoning controls how close you can build to the lot line, how tall the building can be and what percentage of the lot you can cover. Sheds under a certain floor area usually don't need a permit; garages almost always do. We check the zoning before we design so the drawing you approve is one that can actually be built.
Insulation and services
If there's any chance you'll heat it later, insulate and vapour-barrier during the build — retrofitting means tearing out finished walls. We rough in conduit for power and leave a chase for future plumbing when it makes sense.
Recent work
Secondary buildings we've built
Questions
Frequently asked
- Do I need a permit for a shed or garage?
- In most Lambton County municipalities an accessory building under 10 square metres (about 108 square feet) doesn't need a building permit, but it still has to meet zoning setbacks. Anything larger, and any detached garage, needs a permit. We confirm with your municipality and handle the application.
- How long does a detached garage take?
- Allow a few weeks for permits, a day or two for the slab plus curing time, and roughly two to four weeks of build depending on size and finishes. A simple shed is usually under a week on site.
- What affects the price most?
- Foundation type, size, roof design, and whether the building is finished inside. A loft, dormers, insulated doors, heating and electrical all move the number. Site access matters too — if a concrete truck can't reach the pad, the cost goes up.
- Can you build in winter?
- Framing and finishing, yes. Concrete pours are weather-dependent and sometimes need blankets or an admixture, which adds cost. Often the best plan is to permit over the winter and pour as soon as the ground allows.
- Can you match my existing house?
- That's the point of building on site. Bring us the siding name if you have it, or we'll take a sample and match the profile and colour as closely as the supplier allows.
Where we work
Secondary buildings across Lambton County
We build in these towns every year. Pick yours for local detail.
Free on-site visit
Get a straight price
Send us the basics and we'll book a time to come out. We measure the space, talk through materials and put a written quote in front of you. No charge, no pressure.
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