Custom home builders

The 10 Best Custom Home Builders in Burnaby, BC

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This list ranks 10 custom home builders in Burnaby, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for custom home builders and related building work in Burnaby: 63 firms were checked, and building and renovation firms with their own website and an open Google listing went forward. Firms are weighed on their Google rating, the number of reviews behind it, how closely their services match custom home building, and their portfolio. The strongest firm overall sits at place 1, places 2 to 4 carry a badge for what each suits best, and places 5 to 10 run in order. Ratings and review counts are Google's, checked October 14, 2026. How we rank

Rechsteiner Signature Homes

Best overall

Vancouver design-build firm doing modern custom homes and major renovations, including heritage houses and condos, across Burnaby and Coquitlam.

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Why it ranks here

  • The firm has completed over 140 residential projects in the past decade.
  • Each project opens with a feasibility analysis and consultation, then works from a consultant's tender package or the firm's own design stage.
  • Portfolio spans Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster and Surrey, including heritage transformations, a coach house and a condo.
Custom homes · Major renovations · Design-build · Heritage renovations Burnaby
Visit website Call 778-996-5661
5.0 from 29 Google reviews

Mavish Homes

Best for custom estate homes

Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley design-build firm building custom homes and doing full-home, condo, kitchen and bathroom renovations.

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Why it ranks here

  • Each custom home carries a 3-6-11 year warranty plus four seasonal site visits during the first year of ownership.
  • Every detail is planned before construction starts so the firm can offer a fixed lump-sum proposal.
  • A single point of contact handles updates, and project management comes built into each job rather than sold separately.
  • Portfolio includes acreage, timber frame and craftsman custom homes as well as condo kitchen and bathroom renovations.
Custom homes · Kitchen renovations · Full-home renovations · Home additions · Bathroom renovations Burnaby
Visit website Call 778-888-9423
5.0 from 24 Google reviews

Luxx Construction

Best for laneway homes

Metro Vancouver contractor doing custom homes, additions and laneway homes, commercial tenant improvements, and water and flood damage restoration.

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Why it ranks here

  • Restoration work is IICRC certified and covers water damage, flood damage and structural drying.
  • Offers 24/7 emergency response for water and flood damage jobs.
  • Commercial work takes in tenant improvements, office renovations, retail spaces, medical clinics and restaurants.
Custom homes · Home additions · Laneway homes · Tenant improvements · Water damage restoration Burnaby
Visit website Call 778-918-5939
5.0 from 29 Google reviews

Heer Properties Group

Best for multiplex builds

Metro Vancouver residential builder of custom homes, laneway houses and multiplexes, which also renovates homes in Vancouver and Burnaby.

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Why it ranks here

  • Established in 1998, it has over 28 years of experience and 100+ completed projects.
  • Has built laneway homes throughout Burnaby and surrounding communities.
Custom homes · Laneway homes · Multiplexes · Home renovations Burnaby
Visit website Call 604-500-0485
4.9 from 34 Google reviews

88 Homes

Burnaby design-build firm building custom homes, duplexes, laneway houses and multiplexes across Vancouver, Burnaby and nearby cities.

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  • Reports having built 100-plus homes, from single-family houses to multiplexes.
  • Projects include a five-unit multiplex in East Vancouver and four-unit multiplexes on Goodlad and Mayfield streets in Burnaby.
  • Builds both side-by-side and front/back duplexes, many in Vancouver, plus single-family homes paired with laneway houses.
  • Serves Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver, New Westminster, West Vancouver, North Vancouver and Coquitlam.
Custom homes · Laneway houses · Duplexes · Multiplexes · Design-build Burnaby
Visit website Call 604-825-2281
5.0 from 23 Google reviews

Embark Homes

Lower Mainland builder doing architectural custom homes, laneway homes and full renovations, including kitchens, bathrooms and high-rise condos.

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  • Founded in 1995 as a small construction management practice, with its partners still hands-on on every project.
  • Runs every job through three phases, plan, prepare and build, with a fixed contract sum and one accountable team.
  • Manages condo renovations within building rules, taking care of board approvals, elevator bookings and allowed work hours.
  • Builds laneway homes on underused lots, used for rental income, multigenerational living or extra room.
  • Portfolio includes an Oakridge custom home, a two-bedroom Marinaside condo and the Bidwell penthouse renovation.
Custom homes · Laneway homes · Full-home renovations · Condo renovations · Kitchen renovations Burnaby
Visit website Call 604-808-1144
5.0 from 14 Google reviews

Ranks 07 to 10

Century Sky Homes

British Columbia home builder and real estate developer building custom homes and multi-family projects, and consulting on developments.

5.0 604-203-4663CallWebsite

Terracotta Construction

Lower Mainland builder doing custom homes on clients' own lots, laneway homes, house and condo renovations, and construction management.

5.0 604-617-7071CallWebsite

Nash Custom Homes

Custom home builder and general contractor working across Greater Vancouver on new homes, laneway houses, multi-unit developments and renovations.

4.7 778-869-6626CallWebsite

Animark Custom Homes

Burnaby builder of custom homes that also takes on home renovations, with completed projects across the Lower Mainland.

4.0 604-720-3183CallWebsite

Compare the firms

FirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Rechsteiner Signature HomesModern custom homes and heritage renovationsCustom homes · Major renovations · Design-build · Heritage renovations5.0Burnaby
02Mavish HomesCustom estate homesCustom homes · Kitchen renovations · Full-home renovations · Home additions · Bathroom renovations5.0Burnaby
03Luxx ConstructionLaneway homesCustom homes · Home additions · Laneway homes · Tenant improvements · Water damage restoration5.0Burnaby
04Heer Properties GroupMultiplex buildsCustom homes · Laneway homes · Multiplexes · Home renovations4.9Burnaby
0588 HomesDuplexes and multiplexes on Vancouver-area lotsCustom homes · Laneway houses · Duplexes · Multiplexes · Design-build5.0Burnaby
06Embark HomesArchitectural custom homes and condo renovationsCustom homes · Laneway homes · Full-home renovations · Condo renovations · Kitchen renovations5.0Burnaby
07Century Sky HomesCustom homes and multi-family development projectsCustom homes · Multi-family builds · Real estate development · Development consulting5.0Burnaby
08Terracotta ConstructionCustom homes on the owner's own lotCustom homes · Laneway homes · Home renovations · Condo renovations · Construction management5.0Burnaby
09Nash Custom HomesCustom homes and multi-unit developmentsCustom homes · Laneway houses · Multi-unit developments · Renovations4.7Burnaby
10Animark Custom HomesCustom homes by a second-generation builderCustom homes · Home renovations · New home construction4.0Burnaby

What to check before hiring a custom home builder in Burnaby

Five things to confirm with any firm, on this list or not, before you sign. The rules below are British Columbia's and Burnaby's.

  1. Registration with WorkSafeBC

    Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC, which confirms it is registered for workers' compensation and its account is in good standing. The letter is free online and shows whether the firm is registered and paying its premiums; WorkSafeBC warns that a homeowner who hires an unregistered firm can be held liable for premiums owed on the work.

  2. Liability insurance

    Ask for a certificate of insurance that names the firm and shows commercial general liability coverage in force for the dates of your job, and check that the subcontractors it brings in are covered too.

  3. The building permit from Burnaby

    Building permits for homes in Burnaby come from the City of Burnaby, and a new house needs one before construction starts. Agree in writing who applies for the permit and books the inspections.

  4. A written contract

    Get the scope of work, the payment schedule tied to stages of the work, start and finish dates, how changes are agreed and priced, and who handles permits and cleanup, all in one signed contract before any work starts.

  5. The new home warranty

    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.

Types of custom home builder in Burnaby

The 10 firms on this list fall into 3 groups, read from what each firm's own site says it does and how it is listed on Google.

Home builders6

Home builders build new houses as their main work, and some take on additions and major renovations too.

Design-build firms3

Design-build firms design the project and build it under one contract, so one firm answers for the drawings and the work.

General contractors1

General contractors run building projects of many kinds and bring in the trades each job needs.

Custom home builders in Burnaby: common questions

What is the difference between a custom home builder and a production builder?

A custom builder builds one home to your plans, on your lot or a lot you choose together. A production builder sells homes from a set range of plans in its own developments, with a fixed list of options and upgrades.

Does a new home come with a warranty?

In British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario, new homes must carry third-party home warranty coverage, and the builder registers each home before construction starts. Ask the builder which warranty provider covers its homes and what the coverage includes.

Should the builder or an architect design the house?

Either can work. Many custom builders offer design and build under one contract, with a designer or architect on their team. Others build to plans you bring from an independent architect. Ask to see finished homes built from both routes.

What should I ask a custom home builder before signing?

Ask to walk through homes it has finished and to speak with past clients, which warranty provider covers its homes, who will design the house, how changes are handled once building starts, and who applies for the permit and books the inspections.

How do I check that a contractor in Burnaby is registered with WorkSafeBC?

Ask the firm for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC. The letter is free online and shows whether the firm is registered and paying its premiums; WorkSafeBC warns that a homeowner who hires an unregistered firm can be held liable for premiums owed on the work.

Who issues building permits in Burnaby?

Building permits for homes in Burnaby come from the City of Burnaby. For custom home building, a new house needs one before construction starts. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.

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