Guides

Everything you need to know before you build.

Straight-answer, no-fluff guides written by the Modular X team on garden and laneway suite costs, permit processes, and build methods across Mississauga, Toronto and the GTA.

Cost Guide · Mississauga

How Much Does a Garden Suite Cost in Mississauga? (2026 Guide)

2026 market ranges, Mississauga's refunded permit fees and free pre-approved plans, plus the site-specific cost drivers most owners underestimate.

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Cost Guide · Toronto

How Much Does a Garden Suite or Laneway Suite Cost in Toronto? (2026 Guide)

Real 2026 all-in ranges by suite size, Toronto's development-charge relief and pre-approved plans, plus the fire-access rule that catches most owners off guard.

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Permits · Mississauga

Mississauga Garden Suite Permits: Step-by-Step (2026)

Who qualifies, the setback and fire-route rules, the 7-step application flow, and the resubmission traps that add weeks to your schedule.

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Build Methods

Modular vs Site-Built Garden Suites: Which Is Right for Your Backyard?

An honest side-by-side from a builder that does both — with CSA A277 factory certification explained in plain English.

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