What does a custom home cost per square foot?

Custom home costs vary widely with finishes, site conditions, and Energy Step Code requirements. We provide a transparent budget range early in design and refine it as drawings develop, so there are no surprises.

Do you handle the design and permits?

Yes. We coordinate architects, engineers, and municipal submissions as part of our design, permitting, and pre-construction service, so you have one accountable partner from concept to keys.

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01 · What Is This Service?

Custom home building is the design and construction of a one-of-a-kind residence tailored entirely to your lifestyle, lot, and budget. Hans Development manages the full journey from concept and permits through foundation, framing, and finishing, coordinating architects, designers, engineers, and trades under one accountable roof. Every custom home we build in the Lower Mainland is engineered for the region's climate, seismic requirements, and BC Building Code, and finished to a standard we'd be proud to live in ourselves.

02 · When Is This Service Necessary?

A custom home is the right choice when no existing or pre-built home fits your needs, when you've purchased a lot you love, or when you want full control over layout, finishes, and performance. It's also ideal when your family has outgrown a standard floor plan, when you need aging-in-place or accessibility built in from the start, or when your site has grading, views, or zoning considerations that demand a purpose-designed structure.

03 · What Is Required for This Service?

Building a custom home requires a buildable lot with confirmed zoning, a working budget, and a design team (architect and structural engineer) producing permit-ready drawings. You'll need municipal building permits, geotechnical and BC Energy Step Code compliance, and a clear construction contract. Hans Development guides you through site analysis, design coordination, permitting, and construction so the build stays on time, on budget, and code-compliant from groundbreaking to handover.

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Planning custom homes in the Lower Mainland?

Get a transparent, no-obligation quote from Hans Development. We'll assess your lot zoning and build requirements.

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Custom Homes FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Most custom homes in the Lower Mainland take 10-16 months from breaking ground to move-in, depending on size, complexity, weather, and permitting. Design and permitting typically add 3-6 months before construction starts. We provide a detailed schedule upfront and update it weekly.