About Metro Vancouver Design Build

Your Best Experienced Licensed Laneway Home Builder

All in-house crew.
Competitive prices and guaranteed expert workmanship.
Fast & efficient interior design, lane home builder and general contractor

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Laneway Home Builder & Renovation

Laneway homes, also known as secondary residences, are smaller, ground-oriented homes built in the backyard of a main house along the lane. These private homes offer an excellent housing option for multigenerational living or generating passive income as a rental unit.
We are a Vancouver-based team of construction professionals specializing in laneway home builds.
We are excited to work in Vancouver's vibrant neighborhoods! With the city now allowing laneway home construction, we see a fantastic opportunity to help families enhance their living spaces. As parents and homeowners, we understand the challenges that come with a growing family, and we believe expanding your property is a smarter choice than navigating the real estate market.
Our commitment to delivering high-quality craftsmanship within your budget is unwavering. Our goal is to create new spaces in your backyard! We look forward to sharing our passion and expertise with you—let’s turn your vision into reality together.

We Build Laneway Home Last for Generation.

The population in Greater Vancouver has been growing, leading to more people needing affordable urban-style homes. We have a solution to help with this. We build high-quality houses that add value to the housing market and create jobs for Canadians. We are committed to helping you find your dream home and make extra income from your land.
Laneway homes are a modern solution to make the most of space, reduce urban sprawl, and save green areas. They are smaller, use less energy, and fit in well with existing neighbourhoods, keeping the area's special character. Laneway homes change unused spaces into useful living areas, encourage different generations to live together, and shorten commuting distances for residents. They also help homeowners make money by renting out the extra space. Come with us as we work towards greener, more sustainable living with laneway homes.
Building a Sustainable Laneway Home Future in Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam & Coquitlam.

Benefit of Building Laneway Homes

Rental Income: Earn a steady income by renting out your laneway suite.

Multigenerational Living: Provide private living spaces for family members or caregivers while keeping them close by.

Increased Property Value: Laneway suites enhance the value of your property, offering a great return on investment.

Smart land use: Laneway homes utilize underused urban spaces, promoting sustainable housing growth.

Customization Opportunities: Design the space to fit your needs, whether it's a home office, guest house, or rental unit.

Project Timeline: Laneway Home Builder Project

A project timeline is an essential tool for managing and tracking the progress of a laneway home builder's project.

Design and Planning

2- 4 months

Engage an architect, interior designer, and engineer to finalize the design, ensure compliance with local building codes, and prepare construction documents.

Permitting

3- 4 months

Obtain the necessary permits from the City, which include zoning clearance and building permits.

Construction Phase

6-9 months

Site Preparation: 1-2 months.
Framing and exterior work: 2-3 months.
Interior Work: 2-3 months.
Final Touches: 1 months

Post-Construction Phase

1-2 months

Final Walkthrough: 1-2 months

Laneway Home Builder's Project Completed

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Metro Vancouver Design Build

Established in 2018, we are a family-run, in-house skill trades General Contractor, Interior Designer, Home Builder, Plumbing, HVAC, Carpentry and Project Management business based in Vancouver. We provide quality new home construction (infill), home additions, home extensions, and complete interior renovation services for families and real estate investment groups across the Greater Vancouver Area.

Metro Vancouver Design Build is the premier custom home builder in Vancouver and the Greater Vancouver Area. If you want to build a high-quality home completed on time and within budget, you're in the right place. We are dedicated to meeting our clients' needs and providing top-notch customer service. We aim to maintain open communication with our clients throughout every project stage. We ensure transparency by providing detailed invoices for all purchases of construction and finishing materials and keeping clients informed about project scheduling and stage completion times.
We allocate budgets to each component and building stage to manage your money effectively. Working with us is the best choice because we understand the value of real estate investment and the importance of getting it right the first time.
At Metro Vancouver Design Build, our unwavering commitment is to help you realize your dream home in the shortest time possible. We prioritize quality and pledge to construct your home with utmost efficiency, delivering work of the highest standard. As a custom home design company, we cater to clients with varying financial capabilities and will always work within your budget. We harness advanced technology to ensure that your dream home becomes a reality.

Service Overview

All of our projects are assigned a supervisor who ensures that the deliverables are achieved on time and that the schedule is followed. The supervisor will ensure that your expectations are met at every project stage.
In addition, we will have a project manager overseeing the progress every day. With the experience and expertise of our team, we assure you that your custom home will remain comfortable for many years. We will proactively identify potential issues and address them to maintain the house's functionality.
Metro Vancouver Design Build pays attention to all details, no matter how trivial they may seem. We will ensure that each section of your home is exactly how you want it to be. We strictly adhere to all building regulations and follow all procedures to the letter.
Safety is our priority; we have invested significantly in the proper equipment. We complete our work during regular working hours and ensure that all debris is cleared away afterwards. You will not be responsible for disposing of any hazardous waste.
Our company is fully equipped to handle the entire construction process from planning to completion. We do not outsource any services, ensuring your custom build meets all specifications. Our expertise includes framing, electrical work, interior and exterior finishing, insulation, waterproofing, and more.
Metro Vancouver Design Build is the best custom home builder and general contractor company to contact if you're looking for a home with unique features. With over a decade of experience, we specialize in building custom homes in Vancouver and the surrounding areas. With our expertise, you can have the exact kind of home you desire, no matter how unique it may be.

Service Benefits

Discover our wide range of services, designed to support you at every stage of your custom home building journey. From the initial design concepts to construction and the final finishing touches, we offer the expertise and assistance you need to turn your dream home into a reality.

NO SURPRISE GUARANTEE
COMFORT GUARANTEE
CUSTOMER RESPECT GUARANTEE
100% PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY

ON TIME GUARANTEE
ON BUDGET GUARANTEE
TWO-YEAR GUARANTEE
APPLES TO APPLES GUARANTEE

FAQs

Most common asked questions by our clients

In our FAQ section, we provide clear answers to common questions about our custom home building process and services. Browse through to find helpful insights, and feel free to reach out if you have any further questions. We're here to assist you!

Absolutely! Metro Vancouver Design Build has been a registered building company with the BC housing and is Licensed Residential Builders must have 2-5-10 Year Home Warranty Insurance. We would wholeheartedly suggest, keeping your benefit in mind, you make sure you work only with people offering BC housing . Otherwise, you could be subject to some serious risk that you would not want to be involved with. You can learn more about BC housing from their website.

This is an important question that can help you decide who you want to work with. There are many aspects that set us apart from other builders, including:

A) Experience

Experience is essential in the building industry. With years of expertise behind us, we confidently guarantee that we will provide you with the best services. When evaluating custom home builders, it’s crucial to focus on the quality and uniqueness of their projects, rather than just the number of buildings completed. This will help you determine whether a builder can effectively manage your custom home project.

B) Trust

We understand that investing a significant amount of money in a project and trusting someone else to handle it can be daunting. At Metro Vancouver Design Build, we recognize your concerns and anxiety. Our philosophy is that your success is our success; if you are not satisfied with our work, it is our responsibility to ensure your satisfaction. Our professionals prioritize clear communication to avoid misunderstandings, ensuring that we fully understand your vision for your home and deliver exactly what you want.

C) Reputation

Maintaining a strong reputation is crucial for us. To achieve this, one of our top priorities is providing high-quality materials and services. We believe that quality should always take precedence over offering cheaper, lower-quality options that could harm our reputation. Whether it involves selecting materials or bringing in professionals, we ensure that everything we provide is of the highest standard, prioritizing your satisfaction with the quality of our work.

Metro Vancouver Design Build provides detailed budgeting and clear cost breakdowns for building custom homes, helping clients understand and manage the financial aspects of their projects.

Please reach out to our team for an initial consultation to see if garden suite construction is possible on your lot in the Lower Mainland. Our team can do a quick zoning search and analyze the lot size to suggest the size of the garden suite to be built. We have several options to choose from, and designs can be adjusted according to the client’s preferences. Distant and onsite consultations are available by Metro Vancouver Design Build.

We have created several footprint options that allow homeowners with different lot sizes to find a laneway house design that fits their needs and is within allowable zoning. Once that is established, you can choose between height options if more than one story can be approved. Furthermore, we offer a variety of home styles that you can customize to your preferences.

To proceed with construction, we need to obtain a building permit from the city. In other words, a package of documents explaining all the details of the home to be built is sent to the city for review and approval. It contains architectural drawings, structural details, a mechanical plan, and other necessary documents. A new build survey is one of the requirements for such construction.

When everything is agreed upon and the design for the project is selected, we move to finalizing the contract. It will have a detailed scope of work, responsibilities, and payment structures. We typically require a small down payment for planning and initial purchases to initiate the process. Depending on season and availability, an approximate schedule is provided for application and construction start.

While applying for a permit, the position of the Laneway Home is established, and we can proceed with service connections such as electrical, plumbing/drain, and even gas. The first stages of the building include excavation and pouring of the base slab with footings. After being cured and inspected, Metro Vancouver Design Build proceeds with making the Laneway House a separate dwelling, just like any other new home construction.

During construction, several inspections need to take place. Our project managers and licensed professionals (plumbers/HVAC professionals/electricians) schedule meetings with city representatives to discuss completed work. At the very end of building a Laneway home, a final inspection is necessary, with a grading certificate that closes the city permit and allows move-in.

It is finally done, and homeowners can use Laneway homes as rental units for the short/long term or storage and expansion of personal livable square footage. Our team ensures it is clean and appropriate for you to start moving furniture with other fixtures that will make the rental unit in the Laneway home look complete. We can suggest several moving and furniture companies.