Modworks Custom Backyard Home in Edmonton, Alberta

Custom Backyard Homes For Modern Living

Discover financial tools that make creating a flexible living space in your backyard stress-free.

Custom
‍Backyard Homes For what's next

Discover financial tools that make creating a flexible living space in your backyard stress-free.

Building a Backyard Home Has Never Been Easier

Whether your goal is to bring family closer, simplify your day-to-day, or embrace a smarter way to invest, Modworks will help you build a home that adapts to your needs now and in the future.

︎New Financing Options

The introduction of a Secondary Suite Loan Program and changes to CMHC insurance has made funding easier for a variety of financial situations.

Easier to Build

New changes to bylaws means families have more options. Plus, enjoy less red tape thanks to a simpler application and review process.

︎Grants, Rebates, Incentives

Take advantage of available tax credits (up to $50,000) and GST rebates. Even have your permit fees waived (in some jurisdictions).

Our Backyard Homes Include

Consulting &
Design

Permit Application & Coordination

Complete
Construction

Demolition &
Removal

Utility
Connections

Krystal’s Backyard Home

“A Backyard House For Our Aging Parents!”

Modworks built Krystal’s custom two-story backyard home in Edmonton’s Crestwood community was the perfect solution for her family. It helped her husband’s parents downsize, bringing three generations together on the same property. Thoughtful features like a built-in elevator and accessibility upgrades make aging in place easy, while smart design choices—vaulted ceilings, south-facing windows, a spacious balcony, and a wall bed that turns a bedroom into an office—make the home feel bright and roomy. Bonus: As her family's needs change, the backyard house will see a different use–Krystal plans to rent it out in the future.

A FUTURE-PROOF INVESTMENT

Many of our customers fund their projects by refinancing their primary home or using a home equity line of credit. Some customers rent out their backyard house to help cover the payments. Look at how the average monthly cost of financing stacks up against the average rent for a two-bedroom backyard house in Calgary and Edmonton.

Monthly
Housing Payment*

$1,564

Average
2-Bedroom Rental*

$1,800

Potential
Earnings*

$236

*Monthly Payment assumes a purchase price of $325,000 for a 2-BR backyard house with a fixed 4.5% interest rate, a 25-year repayment term, and a 20% down payment equal to $65,000, and municipal tax payment of $125 / month. Average of 2 BR backyard house rentals in Edmonton and Calgary based on Modworks research.

We Know 
Backyard Housing

Modworks has been hyperfocused on backyard housing since 2017. We specialize in navigating every detail, including the complexities of permitting and construction, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

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Backyard Houses
Built in Alberta

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