Custom Backyard Sheds and Studios in Scarborough, Ontario
Built and installed across Scarborough and the Greater Toronto Area
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Backyard Escape Studios builds and installs custom sheds and studios across Scarborough and the broader GTA. We have completed projects in neighbourhoods including Agincourt, Birchcliff, Guildwood, Morningside, West Hill, and Scarborough Village. Whether you are working with a compact urban lot near Kingston Road or a larger property backing onto the Rouge Valley, our team knows the site conditions here well. Most Scarborough installs are completed in a single day.
Recent Scarborough Projects
9x6 Essential Shed in Scarborough Ontario
Read More →Why Scarborough Homeowners Choose BES
Why BES Works Here: Scarborough homeowners deal with a wide range of lot types, from the narrow postwar semis along Warden and Pharmacy to the deeper lots in Guildwood and Centennial. Our builds are designed to work across all of them. We have installed on properties with grade changes near the Scarborough Bluffs, tight side-yard clearances in Agincourt, and mature tree canopies in West Hill that require careful placement. Because Scarborough falls within our regular GTA service area, there are no added travel costs and we can schedule site visits efficiently. We are also familiar with the Toronto Building Division permitting process, which applies across all former Scarborough districts, and can help you understand what is required before you commit to a build size. Our team regularly handles the documentation and drawings needed for permit submissions so the process does not fall entirely on you.
Products We Build in Scarborough
The flagship of backyard storage, with a bold roof overhang, frosted transom windows, and a warm stained pine front wall that elevate a practical garden shed into a genuine architectural statement.
A modern wooden garden shed with a bold roof overhang, frosted transom windows, and a stained pine front wall that gives Ontario homeowners practical storage with a more architectural presence in the backyard.
A modern cube shed with a sharp, squared-off profile, low-maintenance steel siding, and a warm pine front wall, purpose-built for Ontario backyards where clean design and serious storage go hand in hand.
A green roof shed grown right here in Ontario, designed to reduce runoff, support local pollinators, and blend naturally into your backyard landscape while delivering durable, sustainable outdoor storage.
A custom shed that blends classic proportions with contemporary design, featuring a distinctive round window, enclosed rafters, and premium materials for Ontario homeowners who want storage with timeless character.
A custom pergola built right here in Ontario, designed to extend your outdoor living space, add shade and structure to your backyard, and complement your home's architecture with durable, low-maintenance materials built for every season.
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A backyard cabana built right here in Ontario, designed to give you a private, sheltered retreat for poolside relaxing, entertaining, or changing, finished with durable materials that hold up through every Canadian season.
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A backyard studio built right here in Ontario, designed to give you a private, fully insulated space for working, training, creating, or unwinding, finished with premium materials that hold up through every Canadian season.
Permits in Scarborough, Ontario
Quick Permit Notes
Scarborough falls under the City of Toronto's unified zoning and building permit framework. Accessory structures under 15 m² (roughly 160 sq ft) that are single-storey, detached, and have no plumbing are typically exempt from a building permit under the Ontario Building Code, but must still comply with all zoning requirements. Key rules for most residential zones in Scarborough include: minimum 0.3 m (approximately 1 foot) setback from side and rear lot lines for smaller structures, though this varies by zone and lot size; maximum height of 4 metres for accessory structures in most residential designations; and total lot coverage limits that vary by zone, typically in the range of 33 to 45 percent for all structures combined. Scarborough properties are subject to the Toronto Zoning By-law 569-2013 as well as older district-specific bylaws in some areas, so rules can vary more than in single-bylaw municipalities. Always confirm your specific requirements with the City of Toronto's Building Division before starting any project, as local bylaws change and individual lot conditions can affect what applies to your property.
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