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Tandem Lanehouse Company


TLC-square-logo+tag-WEB.gifTandem Lanehouse Company is a custom homebuilder specializing in the design and construction of, traditional and modern, laneway and coach houses.  We are a full-service company; our turnkey service assists homeowners from project concept and permitting through to final inspection.  We have architects, interior designers, builders and project managers on staff to help you through the regulatory process and to make educated decisions about your project.  We have a range of laneway house designs and space efficient floor plans that are city compliant and that can be customized to your property: to work in tandem with your main house, your neighborhood and the environment. We have taken the best in time-tested traditional home building methodologies from the Pacific Northwest, combined them with the latest environmental technologies and applied them to small space living. It is Vancouver’s goal to be the greenest city in the world and we are proud to be part of this initiative.


FAQ


What is a Laneway House?

A laneway house, also known as a coach house or a carriage house, is a small secondary home built in place of a traditional one or two car garage.  They can be constructed in tandem with a new custom built home or post market on a property that has an existing main residence.  


Why build a Laneway House?


Laneway houses cannot be sold.  The primary applications for this type of residence are for: rental income/mortgage helpers, accommodation for adult children/extended family members/caregivers or a down-sized residence for those wanting to rent out their main house and travel.


Is my property eligible?

Currently, properties that are located in the RS-1 or RS-5 zones in Vancouver qualify for laneway houses.
http://vancouver.ca/commsvcs/guidelines/L007.pdf

Properties located in the City of North Vancouver qualify under the coach house zoning legislation.
Level-A Accessory Coach House Development Permit Guidelines


How much does a lane house cost?


Costs vary by lot (site specific) by design (square footage) and by interior and exterior fixtures and finishes chosen (cabinetry, flooring, siding insulation etc).  $200,000 to $300,000 is typical at current market rates.


For a lanehouse tour or more information about our company please contact:

Mandy Clark
Project & Design Leader
Tandem Lane House Company
944 West 20th Avenue
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1Y5
604.568.6889
mandy@tandemlanehousecompany.com
 www.tandemlanehousecompany.com