Home additions

The 10 Best Home Addition Contractors in Burnaby, BC

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This list ranks 10 home addition contractors in Burnaby, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for home additions 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 home addition work, 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

Emare Contracting

Best for laneway homes

Builder doing custom homes, laneway homes and home renovations for single-family houses in North Burnaby, Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy and West Vancouver.

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Why it ranks here

  • Founded in 2017 by Amir Khorsandi, who brought over 15 years of construction experience to the firm.
  • Offers interior design services alongside its construction work on new builds and renovations.
  • Builds custom laneway homes as well as new custom houses in Burnaby.
  • Renovation work ranges from kitchen remodels and spa-style bathrooms to complete home transformations.
Custom homes · Home renovations · Laneway homes · Interior design · Commercial construction Burnaby
Visit website Call 778-997-2641
5.0 from 31 Google reviews

By Design Construction

Best for add-on or rebuild decisions

Burnaby design-build firm building custom homes, duplexes, laneway houses and multiplex infill, plus home renovations and additions, across Greater Vancouver.

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Why it ranks here

  • Reports 75-plus projects delivered, with completed work including custom homes and a duplex in Burnaby and a custom home in Coquitlam.
  • Builds multiplex infill of three, four and six units alongside single-family homes, duplexes and laneway houses.
  • Projects move through three stages, consult, plan and build, with feasibility, engineering and selections worked through at the planning stage.
  • Reviews the property, zoning and site conditions early so owners can weigh building new against adding on or renovating.
  • Works mainly in Burnaby, Vancouver, Coquitlam, New Westminster and North Vancouver, and cites particular experience in established residential neighbourhoods.
Home additions · Custom homes · Laneway homes · Duplexes · Home renovations Burnaby
Visit website Call 604-351-8614
4.9 from 28 Google reviews

Embark Homes

Best for multigenerational living space

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

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Why it ranks here

  • 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

Terracotta Construction

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

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  • Brings over 15 years of construction experience, mostly in the Lower Mainland, on jobs from small renovations to new single-family homes.
  • Each new home it builds comes with 2-5-10 year warranty coverage.
  • Helps owners judge whether a lot suits a new home, including zoning regulations and property line restrictions.
  • Works across a wide area, from Vancouver, Burnaby and Richmond to Surrey, Langley, Abbotsford and Chilliwack.
Custom homes · Laneway homes · Home renovations · Condo renovations · Construction management Burnaby
Visit website Call 604-617-7071
5.0 from 9 Google reviews

Ranks 07 to 10

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

Naimi Contracting

Burnaby general contractor renovating kitchens, bathrooms and basements and building laneway homes and secondary suites across Metro Vancouver.

5.0 604-360-9775CallWebsite

Luxx Construction

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

5.0 778-918-5939CallWebsite

Formhauss

Home builder

5.0 778-999-0699CallWebsite

Compare the firms

FirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Rechsteiner Signature HomesModern custom homes and heritage renovationsCustom homes · Major renovations · Design-build · Heritage renovations5.0Burnaby
02Emare ContractingLaneway homesCustom homes · Home renovations · Laneway homes · Interior design · Commercial construction5.0Burnaby
03By Design ConstructionAdd-on or rebuild decisionsHome additions · Custom homes · Laneway homes · Duplexes · Home renovations4.9Burnaby
04Embark HomesMultigenerational living spaceCustom homes · Laneway homes · Full-home renovations · Condo renovations · Kitchen renovations5.0Burnaby
06Terracotta ConstructionCustom homes on the owner's own lotCustom homes · Laneway homes · Home renovations · Condo renovations · Construction management5.0Burnaby
07Nash Custom HomesCustom homes and multi-unit developmentsCustom homes · Laneway houses · Multi-unit developments · Renovations4.7Burnaby
08Naimi ContractingHomeowners wanting one contractor for every tradeBathroom renovations · Kitchen renovations · Basement renovations · Laneway homes · Secondary suites5.0Burnaby
09Luxx ConstructionCustom builds and water damage restorationCustom homes · Home additions · Laneway homes · Tenant improvements · Water damage restoration5.0Burnaby

What to check before hiring a home addition contractor 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 every addition needs one, and often a zoning review first. 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 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.

Types of home addition contractor 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.

General contractors4

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

Home builders4

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

Design-build firms2

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

Home additions in Burnaby: common questions

Do I need a permit for a home addition?

Yes. An addition changes the footprint or height of the house, so it needs a building permit and often a zoning review for setbacks and lot coverage. Plans are usually drawn by a designer or architect before the permit application goes in.

Can I add a second storey to my house?

Often, but the existing foundation and walls have to carry the new load. An engineer checks the structure before design starts, and the contractor builds to those drawings.

What happens before an addition is built?

A survey of the lot, a check of the zoning rules for setbacks, height and lot coverage, drawings by a designer or architect, an engineer's review where the structure is affected, and the building permit. Ask the firm which of these steps it handles and which it expects from your designer.

Can I live in my house while an addition is built?

Often. Most of the work happens outside the existing walls until the new space is joined to the house. Expect noise and dust, and a few days without power or water when the addition is tied in.

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 home addition work, every addition needs one, and often a zoning review first. Many firms apply for the permit as part of the job, so agree who does it before you sign.

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