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Home Additions in Vancouver
Old To New builds home additions, laneway houses and basement suites across Vancouver, from character homes in Kitsilano and Dunbar to family houses in East Vancouver. With lot prices where they are, adding space usually makes more sense than moving. We are a fully insured general contractor with over a decade of experience, we handle City of Vancouver permit applications, and every project starts with a free quote and a clear plan.
Why Vancouver homeowners add on instead of moving
In neighbourhoods like Kerrisdale, Dunbar and Mount Pleasant, buying a bigger house often means leaving the street you love and paying a premium for the privilege. An addition lets you stay put and build exactly the space you need, whether that is a rear extension for a bigger kitchen, a second storey over an existing bungalow, or a laneway house at the back of the lot. Additions in Vancouver typically run $200 to $400 per square foot depending on structure and finishes. We walk you through the numbers before anything is signed so you can compare adding on against the real cost of moving.
Laneway houses and secondary suites in Vancouver
Vancouver actively encourages laneway houses and secondary suites, and they are one of the most practical ways to earn rental income or house family on the same lot. We build laneway homes from foundation to finish and convert basements in older Kitsilano and East Vancouver houses into proper self-contained suites. A legal suite needs its own entrance, adequate ceiling height, bedroom egress windows and fire separation between the suite and the main home, and we design for all of it from day one. Suite costs vary by scope, so we start with a site visit and a free written quote.
Handling City of Vancouver permits and older structures
Additions and suites in Vancouver need building permits, and structural, plumbing and electrical work each have their own approvals. Character homes in Dunbar and Kitsilano can also carry extra review depending on age and zoning. We prepare and submit the permit application, coordinate the drawings and engineering, and schedule the city inspections so you are not chasing paperwork. Older Vancouver homes often hide surprises, knob and tube wiring, undersized footings, past renovations done without permits. Because we manage the whole project as your general contractor, those discoveries get handled inside one plan instead of derailing it.
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