The best contractors and home builders in Vancouver, BC
6 lists for Vancouver, one per trade, each with up to 10 firms. Every list starts from Google Maps searches in the city, and firms are weighed on Google rating, review count, the services each firm offers and its portfolio.
Every list for Vancouver
One list per trade, with the three firms ranked highest on each.
- General contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: YVR Construction GroupRated 5.0 out of 5 from 121 Google reviews
- Number 2: Grand Renovations and ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 90 Google reviews
- Number 3: Platinum ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews
- Custom home builders
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: YVR Construction GroupRated 5.0 out of 5 from 121 Google reviews
- Number 2: Platinum ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 59 Google reviews
- Number 3: Beau Home Construction & RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 53 Google reviews
- Renovation contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Whittemore Home RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 64 Google reviews
- Number 2: GeoLiving ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews
- Number 3: Everhart Kitchen & Bathroom RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 36 Google reviews
- Kitchen renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: 21 RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 40 Google reviews
- Number 2: Loft RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 39 Google reviews
- Number 3: Enzo Design BuildRated 4.9 out of 5 from 55 Google reviews
- Bathroom renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Ramibo RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 34 Google reviews
- Number 2: Van Bath RenosRated 5.0 out of 5 from 27 Google reviews
- Number 3: Vancouver Tiling & RenovationsRated 4.8 out of 5 from 82 Google reviews
- Home additions
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Major HomesRated 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews
- Number 2: Rain City HomesRated 4.9 out of 5 from 27 Google reviews
- Number 3: Glenmark HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 8 Google reviews
Hiring a contractor in Vancouver: common questions
Who issues building permits in Vancouver?
Building permits for homes in Vancouver come from the City of Vancouver. Structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need one, while cosmetic updates usually do not. Agree in writing whether you or the firm applies.
How do I check a contractor in Vancouver before hiring?
Ask for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC, which confirms the firm is registered for workers' compensation and in good standing, and for a certificate of liability insurance covering the dates of your job. Then read its Google reviews from the last year and ask to see finished work like yours.
Is there a warranty on a new home in British Columbia?
A new house in British Columbia must be built by a residential builder licensed by BC Housing and enrolled in third-party 2-5-10 home warranty insurance: two years on defects in materials and labour, five years on the building envelope and ten years on the structure.
Is renovation work covered by a warranty?
A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.
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