Typical scope
Site preparation, foundations, framing, envelope, windows, roofing, utilities, kitchen, bathroom, mechanical systems and complete interior finishes.
Laneway houses and garden suites
A complete home in a constrained part of the property.
For property owners creating independent living space for family, rental use or long-term flexibility, where access, privacy and services must be solved precisely.
Small footprint, full-building complexity.
A secondary dwelling must resolve zoning, structure, envelope and complete residential systems while fitting behind an occupied main house.
Design and construction priorities
Emergency and trade access, privacy, daylight, servicing routes, drainage, waste storage, usable outdoor space and construction logistics.
Permits and inspections
These are permitted dwellings. Zoning, building permit, servicing, utility and inspection requirements must be confirmed for the municipality and property.
CoreReno’s approach
We treat feasibility as a real phase, coordinate the new building with the occupied property and plan access before materials and trades arrive.
The first conversation
We review the lot, access, trees, parking, servicing and intended use. The best compact homes begin with a realistic site strategy and a clear idea of who will live there.
Laneway house vision
A complete home shaped by a constrained urban site.
Independent entry, daylight, privacy, servicing and full residential systems must work together within a narrow footprint behind the main house.
Explore the laneway story →Before you begin
What to understand first.
Feasibility
Review size, access and trees.
Purpose
Use shapes the layout.
Utilities
Services affect site work.
Approvals
Allow for municipal review.