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Journal Suite-Ready vs Suite-Included: What’s the Difference and Why Many of Our Homes Are Suite-Ready

Suite-Ready vs Suite-Included: What’s the Difference and Why Many of Our Homes Are Suite-Ready

If you've been exploring new homes in Saskatoon or Regina, you've likely come across the term suite-ready, and if you're not totally sure what that entails, you're not alone.

 

At Ehrenburg, many of our homes are suite-ready. That means the home has been thoughtfully designed and built to support a future legal basement suite, but the suite itself isn't finished yet. It's a flexible, future-friendly option that works well for homeowners who want possibilities without pressure. Your final suite layout will have to be designed by your basement contractor or draftsperson following your possession, as some of our mechanical locations will vary from the concept plans to optimize the most efficient mechanical runs and unforeseen adjustments on site.

 

What Does Suite-Ready Mean? A suite-ready home includes a separate side entrance, rough-ins for plumbing and mechanical, and a layout that is ideal for developing a legal suite down the road. It's built for the future, but lets you decide if or when you want to finish it.

 

Why Suite-Ready Makes Sense for Many Buyers? Suite-ready homes are typically more affordable up front than a fully finished suite. You don't have to commit to extra space you might not need right away or jack up your basement concrete to run the basic plumbing for your future suite. Instead, you have the option to finish the basement when the timing, budget, or family situation makes sense for you.

 

This is a great fit for buyers who:

  • Want to plan for rental income, but aren't ready for tenants just yet
  • Need more space down the line, but not on day one
  • Prefer to control how and when the basement gets finished
  • Are looking for value now, with flexibility for the future

 

We've Done the Planning for You. Homes that are suite-ready have been designed with this in mind from the start. That means you won't have to worry about code compliance and costly fixes later. It's already in place and ready when you are.

 

Wondering If Suite-Ready Is Right for You? Ask our team which models are currently available with suite-ready layouts. We're happy to walk you through a showhome, layout, or sample setup so you can picture how it might work for your life.

 

Example floorplan showing suite-ready layout with separate entrance and rough-ins

Example floorplan showing suite-ready layout with separate entrance and rough-ins