🏠 Building a Custom Home in BC: Where to start

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What to do first, who you need on your team, and the key approvals for a successful new-home permit. We cover surveys, zoning, geotech, energy step code, and the drawings cities expect.

Dreaming of building your own custom home in British Columbia (BC)? This video is the perfect guide to start your project off on the right foot! At Canadian Blueprint, we're with you every step of the way to create the home of your dreams. In this video, Edward Vega breaks down everything you need to know before the first shovel hits the ground, from initial design to the most technical requirements of the BC Building Code. Learn about: Defining Your Vision by translating your list of "must-haves" (bedrooms, secondary suites) and your preferred style (Modern, Craftsman, Rancher) into a functional design. Site Analysis including why a land survey is an absolute requirement and how we check your project against local zoning and building codes. Hidden Restrictions like "Right of Ways" and "Covenants" and how they can impact the height, design, and placement of your home. Foundations & Geotechnical Needs including whether to build a basement and why you might need a geotechnical report before making a decision. The Future is Efficient (BC Energy Step Code) and how BC's "Net Zero" target for 2050 impacts the design, materials, and construction costs of your new home. Building a custom home is a major investment. Make sure you get it right from the start. Contact us at Canadian Blueprint to begin designing your future home!