New Home Builds in Burnaby, BC

Most new homes in Burnaby start as a teardown — a 1950s-to-70s rancher or split-level on a generous lot, replaced with a home built for how families live today. With land values at or above Vancouver's in many neighbourhoods, the lot is the investment, and what you build on it is the opportunity. We manage Burnaby builds from demolition through to the finished home.

A custom home, or a multiplex that pays for itself?

Under Burnaby's 2024 SSMUH rules, most residential lots now allow up to four units without rezoning — so a teardown doesn't have to be a single replacement home. It can be a three- or four-unit property that generates rental income or houses extended family, particularly in South Burnaby, Edmonds, Metrotown, and Brentwood. A custom single-family home still has the strongest pull on the view lots of Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, and Deer Lake. We build both and assess what your lot supports.

Renovate or rebuild?

Not every Burnaby home wants to be a teardown. Many 1960s and 70s houses have solid bones — sound foundations, full-height basements, framing that's still doing its job. The deciding factor is usually the foundation: if it's sound and at the right elevation, a deep renovation or addition often makes more sense; if the perimeter is failing or the basement can't reach current headroom without raising the house, a rebuild is the more disciplined choice. We'll give you a straight assessment before you spend on either path.

Building on Burnaby's view lots and slopes

Burnaby has real topography — Capitol Hill, the slopes above the inlet, and the mature-treed pockets around Deer Lake. View lots and sloped sites reward a thoughtful design but call for proper geotechnical work, retaining, and a foundation engineered for the grade. We plan for the site, not just the floor plan, so the home sits right and the views are earned.

What shapes your build budget in Burnaby

Burnaby builds carry some of the region's higher development cost charges and a permit review that runs several months, so the city process is part of the plan, not an afterthought. Beyond that, the drivers are the size and type of build, the site and foundation, and the level of finishes. We provide a detailed, itemized estimate built around your lot and design.

How we build, from teardown to finish

• 1. Feasibility and design: we confirm what your lot supports — custom home or multiplex — and develop the design with the right professionals
• 2. Permits and itemized estimate: a line-item scope and price, with Burnaby's permit process coordinated
• 3. Demolition and foundation: removing the existing home and building a foundation engineered for the site
• 4. Framing, envelope, and systems: structure, a weather-tight envelope, and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing
• 5. Finishing and handover: interior finishing, final inspections, and a walkthrough before you take the keys

Why build with us in Burnaby

We're a BC Housing Licensed Residential Builder with over 25 years of construction experience and a clean WorkSafeBC record, and members of CHBA and the VRBA. New homes we build carry 2-5-10 home warranty coverage through Pacific Home Warranty, subject to the provider, policy terms, limits, and exclusions. One team manages the design, trades, and schedule, with an itemized estimate and no surprises.