How Long Does It Take to Build a Custom Home in Metro Vancouver?
From first conversation to keys, a custom home is a multi-year process for most families. Here is what each stage takes, which parts you control, and where schedules usually slip.
Mark Van Ek · September 14, 2026 · 7 min
Moving a House Instead of Demolishing It: How It Works in BC
Relocating a house sounds extreme until you compare it to demolition. Here is what makes a house moveable, what the permit path looks like in BC, and when relocation is genuinely the better option.
Mark Van Ek · September 2, 2026 · 6 min
Planning a Home Addition in Metro Vancouver: Cost, Permits, and Timeline
An addition can be the most efficient way to get the space your family needs without leaving the neighbourhood. Here is how the cost, the permit path, and the schedule usually work in Metro Vancouver.
Mark Van Ek · August 25, 2026 · 7 min
Restoring a Heritage or Character Home in Vancouver: Process, Permits, and Cost Drivers
A heritage restoration runs on a different permit track and a different risk profile than an ordinary renovation. Here is what a Vancouver, New Westminster, or Burnaby heritage home actually involves, from the first status check to the final inspection.
Mark Van Ek · August 23, 2026 · 8 min
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