What it costs, how long it takes.
The questions every project starts with, answered as far as they can be before we see your site.
Every site prices differently.
- Site conditions: slope, soil, rock, trees, access
- Excavation, shoring and a basement or not
- Number of units and their size
- Energy performance target (BC Energy Step Code level)
- Finish level: cabinetry, millwork, fixtures, glazing
- Municipal fees, development cost charges and service connections
- Demolition and any hazardous materials in the existing house
Compare like with like.
A building cost covers construction. A total project cost adds design and engineering, permits and municipal fees, service connections, demolition, financing costs and taxes. When comparing quotes, ask which one you are looking at.
Every estimate we give is site-specific. After the lot check, we turn the drivers on the left into an itemized budget for your lot.
What sets the timeline.
| Phase | What drives it |
|---|---|
| Feasibility and lot check | Survey and site information available |
| Design and drawings | Number of units, design decisions, consultant turnaround |
| Permits | Municipality and application type |
| Construction | Size, basement or not, finish level, season |
| Handover and deficiencies | Final inspections and occupancy |
After the lot check, you get a phase-by-phase schedule for your site.
Frequently asked.
How does a project start?
A short call, then send us the address. We come back with what the lot allows and a clear next step. The first lot check is free. Request one →
Can my lot take a duplex or a multiplex?
It depends on the municipality, the lot and its services. We check zoning, feasibility and municipal requirements for your specific site before you commit.
How is your fee structured?
A fixed construction-management fee, set before you sign, that does not rise when project costs change. Itemized contracts, trade bids compared like for like, and verified savings below the approved budget shared with you, with most of them returned to you. Exact terms are in your proposal.
Do I need my own architect?
Either works. Our Design Studio prepares design-stage drawings, or we partner with your architect and build to their design.
How long will it take?
Permits and design decisions drive most of the variation. After the lot check, you get a phase-by-phase schedule for your site.
Do you build net-zero or high-performance homes?
High-performance envelopes and net-zero-ready details are standard. West 18th Avenue was built to a net-zero-ready standard, with triple glazing, heat recovery ventilation and solar-ready systems.
What warranty do I get?
New homes are covered by 2-5-10 home warranty, and our Care division supports you after handover.
Can you help with financing?
We coordinate with lenders on construction and development financing, with the budget and schedule a lender needs to see.
Am I eligible for GST or property-tax rebates?
Rebate eligibility depends on your situation. Please confirm with a tax professional.
Get a site-specific estimate.
Ranges become numbers once we see your lot and your plans.