Residential Design for Custom Homes
Home Renovations & Additions
Expand or modernize your home with custom home extensions, secondary suites, basement finishing, and structural layout changes fully compliant with the BC Building Code.
- Home Extensions & Additions
- Secondary Suites & Income Suites
- Interior Layouts & Wall Removals
- Permit-Ready Drawing Packages
Multiplex & SSMUH Design
Maximize property density under BC's Bill 44 SSMUH rules. We design 3, 4, and 6-unit multiplexes and coordinate permit sets.
- Bill 44 SSMUH Density Assessment
- 3, 4 & 6-Unit Layout Optimization
- Fire Separation & Code Engineering
- Full Permit Set & Bylaw Submissions
Restoration & Insurance Rebuilds
Building permit drafting and design packages for post-fire restoration, disaster recovery, and insurance replacement costing documentation across BC.
- Insurance Replacement Costing Sets
- Post-Fire As-Built LiDAR Surveys
- CSRD & Regional District Site Plans
- BC Building Code Permit Packages
Custom Home Design
Full-service residential design for custom homes, from initial concept development and space planning through to detailed construction drawings and permit approval.
- Concept & Schematic Design
- Floor Plan Development
- 3D Visualization
- Permit-Ready Drawings
Laneway & Coach House Design
Design and permitting for detached garden suites, coach houses, laneway homes, and accessory structures under BC's new SSMUH guidelines.
- Laneway & Coach House Floor Plans
- BC SSMUH Accessory Dwelling Setbacks
- Utility Tie-In & Site Elevation Surveys
- Full Permit Drawing Submissions
BIM & 3D Modeling
Experience your project before it's built. We use Building Information Modeling to coordinate complex engineering systems and visualize stunning custom concepts.
- Immersive 3D Walkthroughs
- Multi-Discipline BIM Models
- Commercial Clash Detection
- Material & Lighting Studies
Your Home, Designed With Purpose
Since 2017, we have designed custom homes, laneway houses, duplexes, multiplexes, and post-fire restoration rebuilds across the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and BC Regional Districts. We work with the BC Building Code, local zoning bylaws, and Energy Step Code requirements from the first sketch — not as an afterthought. Whether your lot is flat and rectangular or steep and irregular, we design to the site, not against it.
Since 2017, we've helped families and contractors across BC navigate complex projects with thoughtful Residential Design, insurance replacement costing documentation, and expert permitting guidance. Our services cover everything from forensic site analysis to detailed construction drawings and permit applications.
From concept sketches and 3D Revit models to complete municipal architectural permit packages (A-Series drawings including site plans, floor plans, elevations, and code cross-sections), we produce the exact design documentation that plan checkers, builders, and engineers need. We also coordinate directly with your structural engineer and energy advisor to ensure every discipline's requirements are reflected in the final submission.
"Residential design isn't just about beautiful layouts; it's about producing a buildable set of plans that the city approves on the first pass and your contractor can execute without questions."
Edward Vega, Founder Let's Build Something Great
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Weekends: Closed
Stat Holidays: Closed
Professional Standing
• ASTTBC Registered Technology Practice
• WorkSafeBC Active Safety Coverage
• Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insured (Gallagher Canada)
Your City, Our Expertise
Each municipality has its own bylaws, quirks, and submission preferences. We've worked with them all — and we know what each one wants before you even apply.
Is your city not listed? Contact us to learn if we serve your area!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions?
Our team is ready to help clarify any details about your specific project.
Ask Us AnythingUnder the British Columbia Architects Act and AIBC guidelines, an Architect is legally mandated only for major Part 3 buildings, residential structures with more than 4 dwelling units, or large assembly occupancies. For Part 9 residential homes, duplexes, secondary suites, additions, and standard commercial tenant improvements, permit drawing sets can be prepared by a qualified building designer without an architect.
Yes, but you can also retrieve them yourself for free! Property owners can submit a records request directly to city hall archives. Visit our Service Area Hub, select your municipality, and click on 'Original Drawings' for a step-by-step guide.
Yes, a designer can act as your Authorized Agent. However, submitting through your city's digital portal yourself is a great DIY step that saves on administrative markups. We prepare the complete permit-ready PDF package and code matrices for you to upload. Follow our DIY Municipal Online Applications Guide for step-by-step portal instructions.
The typical turnaround time for a building permit is 4–8 weeks after submitting your application. During busy periods, especially in cities like Vancouver, it can take up to 12 weeks.
The first step is to get a Survey and determine your wish list. Once you have a Survey, your wish list, our team can assess the feasibility of your project. Contact us for a complimentary feasibility study.
You need a property survey, site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, details, energy compliance documents, and Structural Engineering drawings. We prepare all required drawings and can advise on any additional requirements.
Still have questions?
Our team is ready to help clarify any details about your specific project.
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