Home additions

The 10 Best Home Addition Contractors in Vancouver, BC

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This list ranks 10 home addition contractors in Vancouver, BC. It starts from Google Maps searches for home additions and related building work in Vancouver: 83 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

Major Homes

Best overall

Family-run Vancouver builder of custom homes, duplexes, multiplexes and laneway houses, working across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

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Why it ranks here

  • Received the inaugural Transformational Maverick Award from Built Green Canada for work in sustainable construction.
  • Was a finalist at both the CHBA National Awards and the Georgie Awards, the latter for its Lynn Valley Modern home.
  • Reports more than 200 homes delivered in Greater Vancouver since its founding in 2002.
  • Founder Major Garcha ran a stucco company for 20 years before starting the firm, and his son Rick now runs it as the third generation.
  • Designs and builds duplexes, coach homes and multiplexes that meet EnerGuide and Built Green Canada standards.
  • Custom home builds are offered with a 2-5-10 warranty.
Custom homes · Duplexes and multiplexes · Laneway homes · Interior design · Land development Vancouver
Visit website Call 604-781-1404
4.9 from 41 Google reviews

Rain City Homes

Best for laneway homes

Vancouver custom home builder doing new houses, laneway homes and major character-home restorations, working only within the City of Vancouver.

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Why it ranks here

  • At the 2019 Ovation Awards, a Rain City laneway project was named Best New Small Scale Home.
  • Owner and master carpenter Jon started building in 1998 and formed the company in 2007.
  • An in-house crew of Red Seal certified carpenters handles every stage of a build, from foundation to finishing.
  • Jon won awards in regional and provincial carpentry competitions during his Red Seal training.
  • Its crew builds to higher performance standards, working with Passive, Net Zero and Step Code requirements and solar installations.
  • Works only within the City of Vancouver, with laneway homes and major restorations among its feature projects.
Custom homes · Laneway homes · Major restorations · Character home restorations Vancouver
Visit website Call 778-896-7887
4.9 from 27 Google reviews

Glenmark Homes

Best for owners hiring their own trades

Vancouver custom home builder doing new homes, duplexes and net-zero builds, managing projects while owners contract their trades directly.

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Why it ranks here

  • Built a Net-Zero Certified modern home with a laneway house in Vancouver's Cambie area, the main house at 3400+ sq ft.
  • Finished a front-and-back Modern Craftsman duplex in Dunbar, designed by Victoria McKenney of Enviable Designs.
  • Built a Modern French Provincial family home in Point Grey, designed by Stefan Wiedemann of Wiedemann Architectural.
  • Owners contract and pay their trades directly, while the firm manages the build from start to finish.
Custom homes · Duplexes · Net-zero homes · Laneway houses · Project management Vancouver
Visit website Call 604-877-8888
5.0 from 8 Google reviews

Dreamville Custom Homes

Best for plans needing council approval

Richmond and Vancouver custom home builder offering in-house design and drafting, with laneway homes, multi-family projects and renovations.

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Why it ranks here

  • Has worked in development and construction for over 10 years.
  • Offers design, drafting and building together as one in-house service for custom homes.
  • Its project list includes a 4,000-square-foot Richmond home built in 2016 and a 3,800-square-foot Burnaby home from 2019.
  • Builds laneway and carriage houses as well as custom homes, townhomes and multi-family projects.
  • Its team has experience getting plans through council and working through rezoning challenges.
Custom homes · Laneway homes · Carriage houses · Home renovations · Multi-family development Richmond, serves Vancouver
Visit website Call 778-888-3688
5.0 from 7 Google reviews

Black Castle Homes

Lower Mainland custom home builder doing single-family homes, laneway houses, multiplexes, renovations and commercial builds from planning to handover.

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  • Its new homes are built with a 2-5-10 year warranty.
  • The founder brings over a decade of hands-on construction and real estate work.
  • Site managers send clients weekly updates while the build is under way.
  • Custom homes in its portfolio include builds in Maple Ridge, Vancouver, Surrey and North Surrey.
  • Its commercial side builds retail stores, restaurants and office spaces.
  • Pre-construction planning covers feasibility studies, project scoping and value engineering.
Custom homes · Laneway houses · Multiplexes · Renovations · Commercial builds Vancouver
Visit website Call 778-900-9449
5.0 from 6 Google reviews

Ranks 07 to 10

YVR Construction Group

Vancouver general contractor renovating houses, condos, kitchens and basements and building laneway and custom homes, including on the North Shore.

5.0 604-923-6121CallWebsite

Hearthcrest Home Renovations

North Vancouver renovation firm doing structural additions, basement conversions, kitchens, bathrooms and custom carpentry on North Shore homes.

5.0 778-657-0325CallWebsite

Enzo Design Build

Greater Vancouver design-build firm doing full condo and home renovations, kitchens, custom homes and additions, with in-house interior design.

4.9 604-679-6966CallWebsite

Ramibo Renovations

Vancouver general contractor doing kitchens, bathrooms, basements and full home remodels, plus siding, decks, flooring and window installs.

5.0 778-814-8500CallWebsite

Compare the firms

FirmBest forServicesGoogle ratingArea
01Major HomesCustom homes and multiplexes in Greater VancouverCustom homes · Duplexes and multiplexes · Laneway homes · Interior design · Land development4.9Vancouver
02Rain City HomesLaneway homesCustom homes · Laneway homes · Major restorations · Character home restorations4.9Vancouver
03Glenmark HomesOwners hiring their own tradesCustom homes · Duplexes · Net-zero homes · Laneway houses · Project management5.0Vancouver
04Dreamville Custom HomesPlans needing council approvalCustom homes · Laneway homes · Carriage houses · Home renovations · Multi-family development5.0Richmond, serves Vancouver
05Nash Custom HomesCustom homes and multi-unit developmentsCustom homes · Laneway houses · Multi-unit developments · Renovations4.7Vancouver
06Black Castle HomesRebuilds and custom homes in the Lower MainlandCustom homes · Laneway houses · Multiplexes · Renovations · Commercial builds5.0Vancouver
07YVR Construction GroupHouse renovations and basement suitesBasement suites · Custom homes · General contracting · Laneway homes · Home additions5.0Vancouver
08Hearthcrest Home RenovationsStructural work on North Shore homesBasement conversions · Structural additions · Kitchens and bathrooms · Custom carpentry5.0North Vancouver, serves Vancouver
09Enzo Design BuildFull condo renovations with interior designKitchen renovations · Custom homes · Condo renovations · Interior design · Home additions4.9Vancouver
10Ramibo RenovationsInterior renovations plus exterior siding workGeneral contracting · Kitchen renovations · Bathroom renovations · Room additions · Siding installation5.0Vancouver

What to check before hiring a home addition contractor in Vancouver

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

    Building permits for homes in Vancouver come from the City of Vancouver, 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 Vancouver

The 10 firms on this list fall into 4 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.

General contractors2

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

Renovation companies1

Renovation companies renovate existing homes, one room at a time or all of it at once.

Design-build firms1

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 Vancouver: 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver?

Building permits for homes in Vancouver come from the City of Vancouver. 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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