Service Area
General Contractor in Vancouver, BC
We work across the City of Vancouver every week. Restaurant and hospitality build-outs in Gastown, Yaletown, and Kitsilano. Commercial tenant improvements in downtown office towers and Granville Island studios. Residential renovations across the west side and East Van. Vancouver's mix of older character homes, dense mixed-use, and active commercial construction keeps every trade on our roster busy year-round.
Construction services in Vancouver
- Restaurant Build-OutsActive restaurant construction across Gastown, Yaletown, Chinatown, Main Street, and Kitsilano. We coordinate with the City of Vancouver building department and BC health authority on food premises permits.
- Commercial Tenant ImprovementsOffice and retail TI across downtown Vancouver, Yaletown, and Granville Island. We work to landlord approval schedules and can coordinate after-hours access for occupied buildings.
- Custom Home ConstructionCustom homes across the west side in Point Grey, Kerrisdale, and Dunbar, plus infill builds in East Van and Mount Pleasant. Vancouver's density policies have expanded laneway home and multiplex eligibility significantly.
- Full-Scale RemodelsCharacter home renovations are a major part of our Vancouver residential work. Pre-1950 homes in Kits, Dunbar, and East Van often involve structural changes, heritage considerations, and outdated mechanical systems.
- Structural AdditionsVancouver's land constraints make additions and laneway homes high-value investments. We manage zoning confirmations, structural engineering coordination, and the City permit process.
- Commercial New BuildsGround-up commercial construction in Vancouver requires a development permit in addition to the building permit. We manage both and coordinate with the City planning department.
Vancouver local details
Construction context
Vancouver's pre-1950 housing stock presents specific renovation challenges. These include older structural systems, outdated mechanical, and heritage designation conditions in some neighborhoods. On the commercial side, the City of Vancouver permit office has one of the longer turnaround windows in the region, so we submit complete packages to minimize re-review cycles. Restaurant and hospitality construction is active across Gastown, Chinatown, Main Street, and Kitsilano, where health authority compliance and tight lease timelines drive the work.
Permit office
City of Vancouver Building Department. Current turnaround runs 8–16 weeks for most commercial and residential permits. We submit complete packages to minimize re-review. Health authority food premises permits are coordinated separately for restaurant projects.
Response window
Site visits available next business day across Vancouver from our Richmond base. Drive time 20–35 minutes.
Neighborhoods
Downtown, Yaletown, Gastown, Kitsilano, Mount Pleasant, Kerrisdale, Dunbar, Point Grey, East Vancouver, Marpole
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FAQ for Vancouver homeowners & businesses
Do you do restaurant build-outs in Vancouver?
Yes. Restaurant and hospitality build-out is a core service in Vancouver. We manage the full scope, including commercial kitchen, dining room, bar, health authority permit, and building permit, and have completed franchise build-outs for national QSR brands in the region.
How long does a commercial TI take in Vancouver?
A standard office or retail TI of 2,000–5,000 sq ft typically takes 8–14 weeks from permit issuance. City of Vancouver permit turnaround is currently 8–16 weeks, so we submit complete packages to minimize re-review cycles.
Do you handle heritage home renovations in Vancouver?
Yes. We have experience with pre-1950 Vancouver character homes including heritage designation conditions, structural systems that predate modern codes, and the City of Vancouver heritage team review process.
Can you build a laneway home or multiplex in Vancouver?
Yes. Vancouver's expanded density policies have significantly broadened laneway home, coach house, and multiplex eligibility. We manage zoning confirmation, architectural drawings, building permit, and construction through occupancy permit.
What areas of Vancouver do you serve?
All of the City of Vancouver, including downtown, the east side, the west side, and all neighbourhoods in between. We also serve Burnaby, Richmond, North Vancouver, and West Vancouver.