Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam

Basement Suites and Home Additions in the Tri-Cities

Old To New builds basement suites, home additions and garage conversions across Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam, from newer family homes on Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau to established streets in Mary Hill and condos near Newport Village. We are a fully insured general contractor with over a decade of experience, we handle permits with each of the three cities, and every project starts with a free quote.

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Finishing the unfinished: Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau basements

A large share of newer homes on Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau were sold with unfinished or roughed-in basements, which makes them some of the easiest suite candidates in Metro Vancouver. The structure, height and often the plumbing rough-ins are already there; what remains is framing, insulation, drywall, kitchen, bathroom and the fire separation and egress work that makes a suite legal. Because the heavy construction is already done, these conversions tend to move quickly once permits are issued. Costs vary by scope and by how much the builder roughed in, so we assess what is behind your walls and quote accordingly, for free.

Suites and additions that fit Tri-Cities family life

The Tri-Cities attract growing families, and our projects here reflect that. We build mortgage-helper suites for first-time buyers in Port Coquitlam, in-law suites for multigenerational households in Mary Hill, and room additions when a third child arrives and moving is off the table. Home additions typically run $200 to $400 per square foot depending on foundations and finishes. For condo owners near Newport Village and along the Evergreen Line, we also handle renovations that require strata approval, preparing the documentation councils ask for. Whatever the project, the goal is the same: more livable space without leaving the community your kids are settled in.

Three city halls, one straightforward process

Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam each run their own permit and inspection processes, and each treats secondary suites slightly differently. In general terms, all three require permits for structural, plumbing and electrical work, and a legal suite must have proper fire separation, bedroom egress windows and its own entrance and facilities. We deal with all three city halls regularly, so we know which forms, drawings and inspections your address needs. You will not spend your lunch breaks on hold with a permit counter; we prepare the application, submit it, and manage every inspection through to final sign-off.

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FAQ

Residential Additions Questions in Tri-Cities

Our Burke Mountain basement is roughed in. How long would a suite take?

Roughed-in basements are the quickest conversions, often around two to three months on site once permits are issued. We confirm what the builder left behind the walls at the free assessment and give you a firm schedule.

Do Coquitlam, Port Moody and Port Coquitlam have different suite rules?

The core requirements are similar, permits, fire separation, egress and inspections, but each city has its own process and details. We confirm the specifics for your address before quoting so nothing surprises you later.

Can you renovate our condo near Newport Village with strata approval?

Yes. We prepare the scope, insurance and schedule documents your strata council requires and carry out the work within their access and noise rules.

Is a garage conversion worthwhile on a Mary Hill lot?

Often yes, especially where the basement is already living space. A converted garage can become a suite, office or gym, and we will tell you honestly at the site visit whether the structure makes it economical.

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