New Home Builds in Richmond, BC

Building a new home in Richmond is unlike building anywhere else in Metro Vancouver. The city sits on the Fraser delta, roughly a metre above sea level, and that single fact shapes the whole project — from flood-level foundations to how the home is laid out for the families who live in it. We build custom homes here that are engineered for the ground they sit on and designed for the way Richmond households actually live.

Building on the delta: flood levels and foundations

Richmond's Flood Construction Level sets a minimum finished-floor elevation, so homes are built up rather than down — full basements are rare because of the high water table. The delta's silt-and-sand soils also raise liquefaction and settlement concerns, so most builds require geotechnical engineering, an elevated and engineered foundation, pressure-treated grade lumber, and careful moisture detailing at the base of the home. We plan for all of it from the start, because here it drives the design and the budget.

Homes designed for multigenerational living

Many of our Richmond clients are building for more than one generation under one roof. That means designing in a main-floor bedroom and full bathroom, wider doorways and accessible details for aging parents, private zones for each family unit, and — very often — a spice kitchen: a secondary, enclosed kitchen for high-heat and aromatic cooking alongside the main one. These are best built into the original plan, not added later, and we design around them from day one.

Single-family home, suite, or multiplex?

Since June 2024, Richmond allows at least one secondary suite or detached laneway home on single-family and duplex lots, and lots near frequent transit can support more units. Steveston is the main exception — it carries a temporary exemption while sewer infrastructure is upgraded, along with heritage requirements. We'll confirm what your specific lot and neighbourhood allow before design.

What shapes your build budget in Richmond

On top of the usual drivers — size, finishes, and design — Richmond builds carry a flood-plain premium: elevated foundations, geotechnical engineering, and seismic and liquefaction detailing all add cost, and the permit review includes flood-level checks. We provide a detailed, itemized estimate built around your lot so the delta-specific costs are clear up front, not a surprise later.

How we build, from foundation to finish

• 1. Feasibility and design: we confirm flood levels, soil conditions, and what your lot allows, then design the home — including any spice kitchen or suite
• 2. Permits and itemized estimate: a line-item scope and price, with the city's flood-level and permit review coordinated
• 3. Geotechnical and foundation: an engineered, flood-compliant foundation built for delta soils
• 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 Richmond

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.