Markham pool cabanas
Pool Cabanas and Pool Houses in Markham
Cedar pool cabanas and pool houses for Markham backyards, designed around your pool, built in our Aurora shop and installed by our own crew.
The short answer
We design and build pool cabanas in Markham from our shop in Aurora, a short drive away. Choose a standard cabana model or a custom pool house with a change room, bar or washroom. We prepare the drawings for the City of Markham permit when one is needed and install the cabana ourselves.
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Pool cabanas we build in Markham
Markham is a short drive south-east of our shop in Aurora, and York Region is where we do much of our work. We design and build cedar pool cabanas and pool houses for Markham homes, from simple change rooms to cabanas with a bar and washroom. You can start from one of our pre-designed cabana models or have us design one of our custom pool cabanas around your yard.
Change room and storage
Compact
A small enclosed cabana with a change room, hooks and shelving for towels, floats and pool chemicals.
Bar and lounge cabana
Entertaining
An open-sided cabana with a serving counter and room for seating. It pairs well with outdoor bars and kitchens.
Pool house
Full enclosure
A larger enclosed building with a washroom, a kitchenette or a lounge, finished to match the house.
Planning a cabana for a Markham yard
Markham has a wide mix of properties. Newer subdivisions often have modest backyards where the pool takes up most of the space, so a cabana has to be sized carefully and kept clear of the property lines. Older areas such as Unionville and Thornhill, and the larger lots toward the north of the city, give more room for a pool house with a lounge or kitchen.
If your lot backs onto a ravine, a creek or part of the Rouge River watershed, the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) may need to review the project. We check this at the first site visit so it is part of the plan from the start.
Why Cedar Wood Structures
- 28 years designing and building in Aurora
- Owner Val Dumitriu holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Parts built in our shop, then installed on site
- Plans and permit drawings prepared by our team
- Free design consultation at your home
Markham permits and zoning
The City of Markham sets its own zoning by-law and building permit rules for accessory buildings like pool cabanas, including size limits, height, setbacks and lot coverage. A cabana with plumbing or electrical work usually involves extra review. Check with the City of Markham; we confirm the rules for your lot during design.
When a permit is needed, our design team prepares the plans and permit drawings and helps you with the application.
Cabana options compared
| Option | Standard cabana | Custom cabana or pool house |
|---|---|---|
| Design | Pre-designed plans | Designed around your yard and house |
| Personalizing | Siding, roof style, windows, doors, interior partitions | Any layout, size, roofline and finish |
| Siding | Knotty cedar, pine or Canexel | Cedar, stucco, stone or a mix |
| Foundation | Wood floor or concrete slab | Chosen to suit the design and site |
| Best for | A proven layout, faster planning | Unusual lots or matching the house closely |
Our guide to the features worth planning into a cabana can help you decide what to include before we meet.
Planning a pool cabana in Markham?
Book a free design consultation. We’re close by, so a site visit is easy to arrange.
How we work in Markham
Design
A free consultation at your home, then a design drawn around your pool and how you use it.
Drawings
We prepare the drawings and help with the City of Markham permit if one is needed.
Shop build
The walls, roof framing and trim are built in our Aurora shop.
Installation
Our crew brings the parts to your home and installs the cabana.
Our owner, Val Dumitriu, holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering and has more than 20 years of construction experience. We have been building cedar outdoor structures for 28 years with a small team of designers and tradesmen.
Cabanas we’ve built
If you are comparing companies, our tips on choosing a cabana designer list the questions worth asking.
“Val went above and beyond to make sure we were 100% happy with the work throughout the design, construction and completion phase of our Cabana.”
Google review, pool cabana
We build across Markham and the rest of York Region. Nearby, we also build pool cabanas in Richmond Hill and are pool house builders in Toronto as well.
- Markham
- Unionville
- Thornhill
- Richmond Hill
- Toronto
- Stouffville
- Aurora
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a pool cabana in Markham?
It depends on the size of the cabana and whether it has plumbing or electrical. The City of Markham sets its own building permit and zoning rules for accessory buildings. We check the requirements for your lot during design and prepare the permit drawings if they are needed.
How close to the property line can a pool cabana be in Markham?
Setbacks in Markham depend on your zone and the size and height of the cabana, and are set by the City’s zoning by-law. Check with the City of Markham; we confirm the setbacks for your lot before the design is final.
Can you fit a pool cabana in a smaller Markham subdivision backyard?
Often, yes. A compact cabana with a change room and storage, or an open cabana tucked into a corner, can work beside a pool on a modest lot. We measure the yard and design around the space that is left.
What if my Markham property backs onto a ravine or the Rouge River area?
Lots near a ravine, creek or the Rouge River watershed may need a review by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA). We check this early and build the review into the plan.
Do you offer standard cabana models for Markham homes?
Yes. Our standard pool cabanas are pre-designed models that you can personalize with different siding, roof styles, windows, doors and interior partitions. If no model fits, we design a custom cabana instead.
Related services and guides
Ready to plan your Markham cabana?
Book a free design consultation. We’ll visit your yard, talk through how you use the pool and design a cabana that fits.
Permit and zoning information on this page is general guidance. The City of Markham sets its own rules for accessory buildings, so always confirm the requirements with the City before you build.