FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT ADUS AND TINY HOMES

The foundation details will be specified on the drawings we will provide and will depend on the geographic location and your preferences. However, common foundation types are concrete, gravel with cinder blocks, or helical piles.

Our prices and scope include engineer stamped plans, admin and planning support (up to a set number of hours), delivery (in the Niagara Region), the building envelope, all interior walls and finishing, HVAC equipment, electrical, plumbing, windows, exterior and interior doors, bathroom fixtures, kitchen and countertop, lighting—basically everything typically included in a newly constructed house!

Absolutely! We are happy to work out an alternative price the factors in any areas you would like to complete yourself.

Yes! You will be provided with plans which can be included with your building permit application. Our structures are designed by a P.Eng in conformance with the CSA Z240 design standards.

Delivery in the Niagara Region is free! Locations outside of the Niagara Region will need to be assessed to determine the best possible price.

Approximately 4 months, factoring in time to finalize the order, production, and shipment.

Assuming that the project has been issued a building permit, the foundation construction has been completed, and that all services are available on the site (i.e. electrical and gas), approximately 1-2 months, depending on the interior finishes.

Yes! If you are looking for a different design, we are also able to provide a customized design. Please note that this will result in longer timeframes, so any timeframes listed below do not apply.

We stand behind our work. Smart Home Designs Niagara provides a competitive warranty package to ensure you are covered in the case anything may go wrong:

1. Workmanship: 1 year
2. Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP): 2 years
3. Structural: 3 years

Smart Home Designs Niagara does not offer financing but are here to help as you work through this process.

It does not—but that is because siding is not needed! The Steel SIPs are finished on the exterior side, coated with a film designed to withstand the elements, and available in many different colours that you can choose from.

Absolutely! Remember, you will already be provided with a P.Eng reviewed and stamped set of drawings that you will use for your permit application. While we won’t submit the permit for you, we are here to help answer any questions you may have on the way, and respond to questions a building department may have as well.

Electrical, water, and sewer/septic will need to be available at the site where the ADU will be assembled and installed.

Yes! We are happy to help you with any grant applications. Like the permit application, while we won’t complete the grant for you, we are happy to help you through the process of applying for a grant, such as the program through the City of St. Catharines.

Yes! If you would like to build an ADU on your property, but have no idea where to start, happy to sit down and help you start to work through your goals and some next steps. Contact us to book a consultation.