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Custom Backyard Sheds and Studios in Toronto, Ontario

Designed, built, and installed across the GTA

12x9 Toronto Backyard Office with large windows for quiet work-from-home atmosphere

Backyard Escape Studios installs custom sheds, studios, cabanas, and pergolas across Toronto and the surrounding GTA. We have completed builds in neighbourhoods throughout the city, from the east end through Scarborough and Etobicoke to the north end bordering York Region. Toronto lots vary a lot in size and layout, and our team is experienced working within those constraints. Most installs are completed in a single day.

8x9.5 Cube Shed backyard studio with cedar tongue-and-groove front wall in Muskoka Brown stain, Jet Black corrugated steel siding, and black French doors with clear glass panels in Toronto Ontario, installed by Backyard Escape Studios.

8x9.5 Backyard Studio in Toronto, Ontario

11x9 Advanced Studio with horizontal cedar pine front wall in Muskoka Brown, jet black corrugated steel siding, full glass outswing door, and black offset window in Toronto Ontario, installed by Backyard Escape Studios.

11x9 Backyard Studio in Toronto, Ontario

12x7 Essential Shed with full corrugated Jet Black steel siding and frosted glass inswing door installed in a Toronto Ontario backyard by Backyard Escape Studios.

12x7 Storage Shed in Toronto, Ontario

12x8 Advanced Shed with Western Red Cedar front wall, charcoal corrugated steel siding, and Kendall Charcoal sliding barn door with frosted glass panels in Toronto Ontario, installed by Backyard Escape Studios.

12x8 Advanced Garden Shed in Toronto, Ontario

10x10 Essential Shed in Muskoka Brown pine shiplap next to a pergola and hot tub area in a Toronto Ontario backyard

10x10 Essential Shed with Porthole Window in Toronto Ontario

Why Toronto Homeowners Choose BES

Toronto homeowners deal with some of the most varied lot conditions in Ontario. Older inner-city neighbourhoods like Leslieville, the Beach, Roncesvalles, and Davenport tend to have narrow lots with mature trees, shared fences close to property lines, and limited laneway access. In these areas we work carefully with setback requirements and often recommend our more compact models. Newer subdivisions in Scarborough, North York, and Etobicoke typically offer larger rear yards and easier access for delivery, which opens up more product options including our larger studio and cabana builds.

Because Toronto is a significant drive from our shop in LaSalle, we plan Toronto installs on dedicated trip days and coordinate timing with homeowners in advance. Site visits in Toronto may include a travel fee. We are happy to work from photos and measurements for initial quotes, which most GTA customers find works well.

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Products We Build in Toronto

Essential Wooden Shed with colourful green door

Essential Shed

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.

Advanced Shed

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.

Cube Shed

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.

EcoShed

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.

Small modern red garden shed with a black door and round window surrounded by trees and wooden fence.

Suburban Shed

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.

Pergola

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.

Cabana

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.

Permits in Toronto, Ontario

Quick Permit Notes

In Toronto, accessory structures under 15 m² (161 sq ft) typically do not require a building permit, provided the structure is single-storey, has no plumbing, and is not attached to any other building. Key rules to know:

Rear setback: minimum 0.3 m (about 1 ft) from the rear lot line
Side setback: minimum 0.6 m (about 2 ft) from side lot lines
Maximum height: 3.5 m (11.5 ft) in most cases; reduced to 2.5 m if the structure is within 1.8 m of the main house
Lot coverage: all accessory structures combined may not exceed 10% of total lot area
Structures with electrical connections require a separate electrical permit regardless of size

One Toronto-specific note: heritage-designated properties and properties under site plan control may require additional approvals beyond a standard building permit. If your property has any heritage designation, confirm requirements with Toronto Building before starting.

Even when no building permit is required, zoning compliance is still mandatory. Always confirm current rules with Toronto Building at 416-397-5330 before starting, as bylaws can change.

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