Service Area
General Contractor in West Vancouver, BC
West Vancouver is almost entirely high-end residential work. That means custom homes in the British Properties and Caulfeild, whole-home renovations in Ambleside and Dundarave, and structural additions on larger lots. We work across the District regularly, from entry-level Ambleside renovation to multi-million-dollar custom builds on steep upper-District sites.
Construction services in West Vancouver
- Restaurant Build-OutsRestaurant and retail TI work in Ambleside village and Dundarave, and at Park Royal. Design-review requirements may affect exterior signage and service connections.
- Commercial Tenant ImprovementsAmbleside retail and restaurant TI plus Park Royal commercial tenants. Design-review requirements in some corridors.
- Custom Home ConstructionCustom home construction is the dominant category in West Vancouver -- British Properties and Caulfeild full-scope new builds with 200A to 400A service, smart home integration, and architectural lighting.
- Full-Scale RemodelsWhole-home renovations in Ambleside and Dundarave, including pre-1970 homes that need structural reconfiguration, updated mechanical, and modernized layouts.
- Structural AdditionsSecond-storey additions and major extensions on Ambleside and Dundarave lots. 400A service upgrades are common alongside addition work on larger homes.
- Commercial New BuildsLight commercial and retail construction in the Ambleside and Park Royal corridors.
West Vancouver local details
Construction context
West Vancouver construction skews toward the highest-complexity, highest-value residential work in Metro Vancouver. British Properties and Caulfeild custom homes regularly run $500 to $800+ per square foot with extensive smart home, lighting, and mechanical scope. Older Ambleside and Dundarave homes on smaller lots are often 1960s construction needing full reconfiguration. Heritage and design-review considerations in some neighbourhoods affect service-entrance routing and exterior changes. The District of West Vancouver building department has design-review requirements that are more stringent than most Metro Vancouver municipalities.
Permit office
District of West Vancouver Building Department. Design-review requirements apply in some neighbourhoods for exterior changes. Technical Safety BC handles electrical and mechanical permits. Permit turnaround is typically 8 to 14 weeks for standard residential.
Response window
Next-day site visits across West Vancouver from our Richmond base. Drive time 40–55 minutes via Lions Gate.
Neighborhoods
Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties, Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour, Horseshoe Bay, Cypress Park, Bayridge
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FAQ for West Vancouver homeowners & businesses
Do you build custom homes in West Vancouver?
Yes. Custom home construction in West Vancouver -- British Properties, Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour -- is a regular part of our work. We manage full-scope builds from permit to occupancy, including coordination with the District of West Vancouver design-review process for properties in heritage or design-control areas.
How much does a renovation cost in West Vancouver?
A full-scale renovation in West Vancouver typically runs $200 to $380 per square foot depending on the scope and finish level. Larger Ambleside and British Properties homes with complex structural changes or high-end mechanical and smart home scope run toward the higher end. We provide fixed-price quotes after a site visit.
Does West Vancouver have heritage or design-review restrictions?
Some neighbourhoods and properties in the District of West Vancouver have heritage designation conditions or design-review requirements that affect exterior changes -- new service entrances, mast locations, and window or cladding changes. We check these before quoting any work that touches the building exterior.
How long do permits take in West Vancouver?
District of West Vancouver permits typically take 8 to 14 weeks for standard residential. Properties subject to design review add time. We file complete packages to minimize re-review cycles.
Do you serve all of West Vancouver?
Yes -- Ambleside, Dundarave, British Properties, Caulfeild, Eagle Harbour, Horseshoe Bay, and Cypress Park. We serve the full District of West Vancouver.