Garden suite cost
in Edmonton.
Real numbers for backyard garden suites in Edmonton — including permits, utility connections, timelines, what affects price, and the rental income you can expect.
A garden suite in Edmonton costs between $200,000 and $280,000 in 2025.
Compact single-storey garden suites start around $200,000. Larger two-storey garden suites with a double garage typically land between $240,000 and $280,000. Pricing depends on size, finishes, foundation type, and utility connections.
What you can expect
to invest.
Compact Garden Suite
Single homeowners on a standard 33 ft lot adding a mortgage helper
Request exact quote →Premium Two-Storey Garden Suite
Owners who want maximum rental income and a premium tenant profile
Request exact quote →Backyard Duplex Garden Suites
Wider lots, short-term rentals, or multi-family investment
Request exact quote →One fixed price.
No surprises.
Our quotes cover the full project from design to occupancy. You do not need to hire a separate architect, engineer, or permit expeditor.
City of Edmonton Development Permit & Building Permit drawings
Engineering, structural, and geotechnical coordination
Screw-pile or engineered foundation
Framing, roofing, siding, windows, and exterior doors
Plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and HRV ventilation
1-hour fire separation and 45-min rated entry door
Radon soil-gas barrier and extraction rough-in
Kitchen, bathroom, flooring, and full finishes
Appliance package, in-suite laundry, and parking
Final inspection support and occupancy handover
Items quoted separately.
Utility service upgrades
If existing service cannot carry the new load
Landscaping & fencing
Not included unless specified in scope
Solar panel installation
Roofs are solar-ready; panels are extra
Basement secondary suite
Legal basement suites from $65,000 to $85,000
9 – 11 months
from permit to keys.
Zoning review, setbacks, lot coverage, height
Structural, mechanical, fire, energy code review
Foundation, framing, mechanical, finishes, inspections
Backyard income
that adds up.
Edmonton's rental vacancy rate remains low, and central neighbourhoods like Strathcona, Alberta Avenue, and Calder have strong demand for small, modern garden suites.
400 sq ft standalone garden suite
1,300 sq ft two-storey with balcony
Two 1-bed units on a wider lot
Garage suite costs
Want to compare garden suites with garage suites and backyard garage homes? Our garage suite cost guide breaks down the same pricing from a garage-suite perspective.
Read Garage Suite Cost GuideGet a detailed quote
for your lot.
Send us your address and a few details about your lot. We'll reply with a rough budget range and next steps for a Development Permit application.