Mississauga pool cabanas
Pool Cabanas and Pool Houses in Mississauga
Standard and custom cedar pool cabanas for Mississauga backyards, from compact change rooms to full pool houses, built in our shop and installed by our crew.
The short answer
We design and build pool cabanas in Mississauga and across the GTA from our shop in Aurora. Choose a pre-designed standard cabana or a custom pool house with a change room, bar or washroom. We prepare the drawings for the City of Mississauga permit when needed and install the cabana ourselves.
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Pool cabanas and pool houses for Mississauga homes
Our shop is in Aurora, roughly an hour from most of Mississauga, and we build pool cabanas across the west end of the GTA. We offer standard pool cabanas, which are pre-designed models you can personalize, and custom pool cabanas designed from scratch to suit your pool, your house and the space you have.
Open cabana
Shade and seating
A cedar roof over a lounge or dining area beside the pool, with a storage closet at the back.
Cabana with change room
Practical
An enclosed change room and storage for pool gear, with a covered sitting area in front.
Pool house
Fully enclosed
A larger building with room for a washroom, a bar or kitchenette and a lounge.
Mississauga yards and what they mean for a cabana
Mississauga’s established neighbourhoods near the lake and along the Credit River tend to have larger, treed lots, where a pool house can sit back from the pool and still have space around it. Many newer subdivisions have smaller backyards, where a cabana has to fit beside the pool without crowding the property lines. In both cases we look at access, trees and drainage at the first visit.
If your lot backs onto the Credit River, a creek or a ravine, Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) may need to review the project before a permit is issued. We check this early so the design takes it into account.
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
Mississauga permits and zoning
The City of Mississauga has its own zoning by-law and building permit rules for accessory buildings, covering size, height, setbacks and lot coverage. Plumbing in a pool house usually adds to what the City reviews. Check with the City of Mississauga; we confirm the rules for your lot during design.
If your cabana needs a permit, our design team prepares the plans and permit drawings and helps you with the application.
Choosing exterior finishes
| Finish | Look | Things to know |
|---|---|---|
| Knotty cedar | Warm, natural wood | Cedar’s natural oils help it resist rot and insects. Stain or oil it to keep the colour. |
| Pine or Canexel siding | Smooth or painted look | Offered on our standard models. Canexel is low-maintenance and looks like wood. |
| Stucco | Clean, modern walls | Good for matching a stucco house. Often combined with cedar trim and soffits. |
| Stone base | Solid and traditional | Protects the lower walls from splashing and lawn equipment. |
For more on one popular option, read about choosing a stucco finish for a cabana.
Planning a pool cabana in Mississauga?
Book a free design consultation. We’ll come to your home, look at the pool area and suggest a cabana that suits your yard.
How a Mississauga project works
Design
A free consultation and site visit, then a design based on your pool and how you use it.
Drawings
We prepare the drawings and help with the City of Mississauga permit where needed.
Shop build
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. He leads a small team of designers and tradesmen, and we have been in business for 28 years.
Recent cabana projects
Before we meet, our list of features worth planning into a cabana can help you decide what to include.
“Val completed multiple projects for me over the past few years including an outdoor room, pool cabana and outdoor kitchen. He is reliable and always gets the job done right.”
Google review, multiple projects including a pool cabana
We build across Mississauga and the west GTA. Nearby, we also build cabanas and decks in Oakville and work as pool house builders in Toronto.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit for a pool cabana in Mississauga?
It depends on the size of the cabana and whether it has plumbing. The City of Mississauga sets its own building permit and zoning rules for accessory buildings. We check what applies to your lot during design and prepare the permit drawings if they are needed.
How far from the property line does a cabana need to be in Mississauga?
Setbacks depend on your zone and on the height and size of the cabana, and are set by the City of Mississauga zoning by-law. Check with the City; we confirm the setbacks for your lot before the design is final.
What if my Mississauga lot backs onto the Credit River or a ravine?
Properties next to the Credit River, a creek or a ravine may need a review by Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) as well as a City permit. We check this at the start so the design and timing allow for it.
Can a pool cabana in Mississauga have a washroom?
Yes, many of our pool houses include a washroom or a sink. Plumbing usually means a building permit and more planning, so we include it in the design and drawings from the start.
Do you travel from Aurora to Mississauga for pool cabana projects?
Yes. Mississauga is roughly an hour from our shop, and we build there regularly. Because the cabana is built in our shop first, the time our crew spends at your home is shorter.
Related services and guides
Ready to plan your Mississauga 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 Mississauga sets its own rules for accessory buildings, so always confirm the requirements with the City before you build.