Custom homes · Burlington
Custom Home Builder in Burlington
Perimeter Homes is a custom home builder for Burlington. We handle knockdown-rebuilds and new homes on your lot, checked against Burlington's own rules before design starts.
Building in Burlington
What shapes a custom home in Burlington
We build in Roseland, Shoreacres, Aldershot, Tyandaga and the lakeside streets south of New Street. Mature lakeside and Roseland lots are popular knockdown-rebuild sites. Tree protection and lot coverage limits shape the footprint.
How many units the lot allows
Burlington's Zoning By-law 009-2026 allows up to three additional residential units on urban residential land where a detached house, semi, street townhouse or rear lane townhouse is permitted. That is up to four units in total.
Source: Burlington Zoning By-law 009-2026, s.5.14, as of November 1, 2026A local rule to know
Burlington's new Zoning By-law 009-2026 replaces the city's earlier residential rules. Confirm which version applies to your lot before you commit to a design.
Source: Burlington Zoning By-law 009-2026, Part 5, as of November 1, 2026Province-wide baseline
Ontario's Planning Act and O. Reg. 299/19 allow up to three residential units on a serviced urban residential lot, which matters if you want a suite in your new house or a garden suite out back.
Source: O. Reg. 299/19, as of November 1, 2026Permits, demolition and warranty
Ontario's Building Code Act requires a permit to construct or demolish, so a knockdown-rebuild needs both. New homes must be built by a builder licensed by the Home Construction Regulatory Authority and enrolled for the Tarion new home warranty.
Source: Building Code Act, 1992, as of November 1, 2026Check with the city: zoning, trees, heritage and conservation rules depend on your exact lot. We confirm them with the municipality before design starts.
Real Perimeter work
Custom homes we've built
Our nearest real project: Poplar Drive, a Perimeter build in Burlington. The photos below are from that project.
How it works
From your lot to keys
Lot and zoning check
We review your Burlington lot against the local by-law, trees and any conservation or heritage rules.
Design
Plans built around your lot and family, including a suite or garden suite if the lot allows one.
Permits
Demolition (if needed) and building permits, plus any variances.
Build
Stick-built on site by the Perimeter team. If speed matters, a factory-built option is available too.
Other ways to build in Burlington
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Common questions
FAQ
How many units can I build on a lot in Burlington?
Burlington's Zoning By-law 009-2026 allows up to three additional residential units on urban residential land where a detached house, semi, street townhouse or rear lane townhouse is permitted. That is up to four units in total.
Do I need a permit to knock down a house in Burlington?
Yes. Ontario's Building Code Act requires a permit to demolish and another to construct.
Have you built in Burlington?
Yes. See Poplar Drive.
Where is Perimeter Homes based?
258 Springbrook Ave, Ancaster, ON. We build across Southern Ontario.
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Talk to a custom home builder in Burlington.
Dan Carrol and the Perimeter Homes team reply within one business day. A phone number is required so we can call you about your lot.