Custom Home Resources

If you’re building a new custom home inside Nanaimo city limits, you will need a Residential Building Permit for New Construction. Depending on your lot, you may also need a Development Permit before the City issues your building permit. Driveway access and utility service approvals are handled with the permit package. The City requires proof…

If you’re planning a custom home on Vancouver Island, here’s the short answer: the BC Building Code sets the minimum rules for safety, energy, and durability, and your city or regional inspectors enforce them at each stage before you get occupancy. We plan your build to the correct Step Code target, coordinate permits, schedule inspections,…