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Accessory Dwelling Units

Build a custom, legal backyard or secondary suite for aging parents, rental income or personal space – without leaving the neighbourhood you love.

Why Build a Backyard or Secondary Suite?

Multi-Generational Living

Keep family close, independently

Rental Income

Offset your mortgage or retirement costs

Custom to Your Property

Designed to fit your space and needs

Legal in HRM

We handle permitting, zoning, and code compliance

Why Choose All-Craft?

Trusted Renovators. Award-Winning Quality. Halifax Built.

10+ years in custom renovations and residential design-build.

RenoMark certified and Renovator of the Year 2024, 2025

Local, professional team you can count on.

Client satisfaction is our #1 goal.

 

Our Backyard Suite Design-Build Process

1
Feasibility & Zoning Review
We begin by assessing your lot, understanding local regulations, and determining the best placement and size options for your suite.
2
Design
Our design team collaborates with you to create a functional, modern space that fits seamlessly into your property, with privacy and comfort in mind.
3
Permitting
We handle all necessary permits, drawings, and municipal submissions to keep your project compliant and on schedule.
4
Construction
From site prep to finishing touches, we manage all aspects of construction with attention to detail, quality materials, and minimal disruption.
5
Completion & Handover
We finalize every element, conduct a full walkthrough, and make sure your suite is fully ready to live in or rent out.
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What You Can Expect from Working with All-Craft

Expertise
We understand zoning, site constraints, and small-footprint design challenges.
Quality Materials
Built to last with finishes that make your suite feel like a true home.
Customer
Satisfaction
Your comfort and vision lead every decision – from layout to landscaping.

ALL-CRAFT’S PROJECT GALLERY

Extended Living Basement Suite
A Purpose-Built Backyard Project
Real Results. Real People. Real Praise.
What our clients say

All-Craft was the most professional & knowledgeable of the companies we contacted. We wanted a quality product, and they delivered.

Sarah

I have always found Brian and Justin, the owners of All-Craft, approachable and accessible. My emails and phone calls were always returned promptly and if an on-site meeting was required, it took place within 24 hours.

Peter

In choosing products, All-Craft was wonderful at helping us balance quality and cost. When I set my heart on a beautiful high-end window design, they provided similar high quality custom window options at a significantly lower price.

Dan and Stella

Thank you both! The work completed this week is outstanding; as always! My friend is in the process of gathering quotes for a fairly extensive home renovation. I have provided your office number to her as well.

Deb

Commitment from start to finish. My initial meeting with Brian set the tone for what was truly a worry-free experience that would surpass our expectations. Jody provided details of how our deck project would unfold and then Jacob and Kyle followed through with the expert craftsmanship and care you just don’t see anymore. Brian concluded with a final inspection. Fantastic team effort by everyone involved. Great communication, always on time, and quality work. I would highly recommend All-Craft to anyone.

D.

Bathroom is beautiful and a room I could spend a day in! Brad and Dave are a great team and are attentive to details and quality of renovation work. Very happy and will recommend to all I know.

Patricia