Renovation Contractor in Richmond, BC
Basement Suites and Home Additions in Richmond
Old To New builds basement suites, home additions and garage conversions across Richmond, from Steveston and Seafair to Broadmoor and Hamilton. We are a fully insured general contractor with over a decade of experience in Metro Vancouver, and we understand what Richmond's low-lying ground means for foundations, drainage and below-grade living space. City of Richmond permit applications are handled for you, and every project begins with a free quote.
Building suites and additions on Richmond ground
Richmond sits on soft, low-lying soil, and that shapes how additions and suites should be built here. Foundations for a new addition need to be engineered for the site, and any below-grade or ground-level suite needs serious attention to drainage, damp proofing and ventilation to stay dry year round. We have built on this ground before and we plan for it rather than reacting to it, involving a structural engineer where the project calls for one. Homeowners in Seafair and Broadmoor get a design that suits their actual lot conditions, not a generic plan copied from a drier part of the region.
Rental suites and garage conversions for Richmond families
A legal secondary suite is one of the few renovations in Richmond that pays you back every month. Many Broadmoor and Steveston homes have ground-level space or an attached garage that can become a self-contained suite with its own entrance, kitchen and bathroom. To be legal, the suite needs proper fire separation from the main home, egress windows in sleeping rooms and its own heating and ventilation, all of which we build in as standard. Suite and conversion costs vary by scope, so we assess the space in person and give you a free written quote with realistic numbers.
Room additions, permits and strata properties in Richmond
Growing families in Hamilton and City Centre often need one more bedroom or a bigger main floor rather than a whole new house. We build room additions and extensions with full City of Richmond permits, handling the application, drawings and inspections ourselves. Additions typically run $200 to $400 per square foot depending on foundation work and finishes. If you own a townhouse or condo, alterations usually also need strata council approval, and we prepare the scope documents and insurance certificates your council will ask for. One contractor, one point of contact, from the first sketch to the final inspection.
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