What kinds of ADU can I build in Scugog?

Scugog permits additional dwelling units; Lake Scugog shoreline properties fall under Kawartha Conservation review and much of the township is on private servicing. In practice four forms are buildable in Scugog: a detached garden suite, a laneway house, a basement or secondary suite, and a garage conversion. Lake Scugog waterfront and former cottage lots around Port Perry, plus agricultural parcels and Scugog Island.

How much does an ADU cost in Scugog?

For a 700 sq ft unit in Scugog, budget $270,000-$362,000 detached, $92,000-$148,500 for a basement or secondary suite, and $113,500-$167,500 for a garage conversion - about $386/sq ft on new construction. The spread comes from the same measured inputs: $7,000-$13,000 including Durham Region and septic charges in approvals, a 1.2 m frost depth and 156 cm of annual snow load on the roof structure.

When can you build in Scugog?

The workable season in Scugog is May-October. Footings have to be poured to 1.2 m before the ground closes; 156 cm of annual snow and -5.5°C average winters set the roof structure, and interior work carries on through the cold months.

Do you serve my neighbourhood in Scugog?

Yes. We work regularly in Port Perry, Caesarea, Blackstock, Greenbank and across the rest of Scugog, plus the neighbouring Durham Region communities. Scugog has 21,999 residents and scores 27/100 on walkability, which is what decides how much parking has to be retained.

ADU Builders in Scugog, Ontario

ADU Builders in Scugog

Lake Scugog is shallow and its shoreline properties fall under Kawartha Conservation rather than the TRCA - a different authority with its own ADU permit timeline. Owners in Caesarea and on Scugog Island are often surprised that their neighbours one township west deal with an entirely different regulator.

Scugog Garden Suites & Secondary Suites

Scugog permits additional dwelling units; Lake Scugog shoreline properties fall under Kawartha Conservation review and much of the township is on private servicing. The practical starting point in Scugog is the lot itself: Lake Scugog waterfront and former cottage lots around Port Perry, plus agricultural parcels and Scugog Island. That is what decides whether the answer is a detached garden suite, a laneway house, a garage conversion or a basement unit. We serve Port Perry, Caesarea, Blackstock, Greenbank, Seagrave and the neighbouring areas. Permit, review and regional charges in Scugog typically total $7,000-$13,000 including Durham Region and septic charges. With a population of 21,999 and employers such as Lakeridge Health Port Perry, Township of Scugog, Great Blue Heron Casino in the local market, a legal second unit rents quickly - and the May-October working window means design and permitting should start well before you intend to build.

What an ADU costs in Scugog

A typical 700 sq ft detached unit in Scugog estimates at $270,000-$362,000 - about $386/sq ft. That band is set by $7,000-$13,000 including Durham Region and septic charges in municipal approvals, a 1.2 m frost-depth footing requirement and 156 cm of annual snow load on the roof structure. The workable season here is May-October.

Permits and zoning in Scugog

Scugog permits additional dwelling units; Lake Scugog shoreline properties fall under Kawartha Conservation review and much of the township is on private servicing. Lake Scugog waterfront and former cottage lots around Port Perry, plus agricultural parcels and Scugog Island.

ADU Builders in Scugog

ADU Builders in Scugog