Custom Home Builder & Renovation Contractor in Burnaby, BC
Serving Capitol Hill, Brentwood, Metrotown, and more
Burnaby is one of Metro Vancouver's most in-demand communities for custom home construction and multi-unit development. From the hillside character of Capitol Hill and Burnaby Heights to the transit-rich corridors near Brentwood and Metrotown, Burnaby's neighbourhoods offer a wide range of building opportunities for homeowners and investors.
Speera Custom Homes builds custom homes, duplexes, and multiplexes across Burnaby, and provides full renovation services — kitchens, bathrooms, basement suites, and whole-home renovations — for existing homes. We know Burnaby's R1, R2, and R3 zoning bylaws and the city's implementation of BC's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation, so we can tell you exactly what your lot supports before you commit to a project.
Why Choose Speera in Burnaby
Local Expertise You Can Count On
Custom home and duplex construction in all Burnaby neighbourhoods
Expertise in Burnaby's R1, R2, and R3 zones
Multiplex and SSMUH construction — up to 6 units on qualifying lots
Kitchen, bathroom, and whole home renovation
Basement suite and secondary suite construction
Rezoning and subdivision assistance for Burnaby properties
What We Do
Services in Burnaby
From ground-up custom home builds to kitchen and bathroom renovations, Speera Custom Homes offers the full range of residential construction services in Burnaby.
We work throughout Burnaby, including: Capitol Hill, Brentwood, Metrotown, Deer Lake, Burnaby Heights, Edmonds, Highgate, Willingdon Heights, Sullivan Heights, South Slope, Central Burnaby, Forest Grove, Oakdale.
If your neighbourhood isn't listed, contact us — our service area extends across all of Burnaby.
Why Speera
The Speera Difference
Custom Home Expertise
We apply custom home build standards to every renovation — the same quality, the same attention to detail, every time.
Permit Management
We handle all permit applications and coordinate municipal inspections. You don't have to navigate the process alone.
Local Knowledge
We know Burnaby's zoning, permit timelines, and local trade networks. This means fewer delays and better results.
FAQ
Building & Renovation in Burnaby
Under BC's Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing legislation (Bill 44), most Burnaby single-family lots can now accommodate 4–6 units as of right. Burnaby has implemented the provincial minimums and also allows secondary suites and coach houses on most residential lots. We review your specific lot during our free consultation.
In Burnaby, lots under 280 m² support up to 3 units, lots 280–400 m² support up to 4 units, and lots over 400 m² — or those within 400 metres of a frequent transit network — can support up to 6 units. Speera reviews your lot dimensions, frontage, and transit proximity to confirm exactly what you can build before you proceed.
A duplex is a two-unit building, either side-by-side or stacked. A multiplex refers to 3–6 unit buildings that are now permitted as of right on most Burnaby residential lots under provincial SSMUH rules. Multiplexes typically deliver stronger rental income or strata sale returns than a duplex, but require more planning and construction management. We help you choose the right project type for your goals.
Capitol Hill, South Slope, and Burnaby Heights consistently attract custom home buyers who value views, character streets, and proximity to Vancouver. Burke Mountain-adjacent areas of Burnaby and Forest Grove are popular for larger lots. Brentwood and Metrotown-adjacent properties are well-suited for multiplex development given transit proximity. We advise based on your specific lot and goals.
Absolutely. Many Burnaby homes are 30–50 years old and are excellent candidates for whole home renovation. We renovate homes throughout Burnaby — updating kitchens and bathrooms, opening floor plans, adding legal suites, and bringing older homes to modern standards. Many of these renovations also make sense as a precursor to a future new build or subdivision.
We offer kitchen renovation, bathroom renovation, basement suite construction, whole home renovation, and home additions throughout Burnaby. Kitchen and bathroom renovations are our most requested services — both for homeowners improving their own home and for investors preparing properties for sale or rental. Contact us for a free in-home consultation.
Every project is unique. After a free consultation we assess your lot, confirm zoning and unit entitlements, review your design goals, and provide a detailed quote. We also help you evaluate the economics of building versus renovating or holding.
Permit timelines in Burnaby depend on project type and current municipal workloads. Burnaby has an online permit application portal and we track your application status throughout the process, submitting complete and compliant applications to minimize back-and-forth with the City.
Start Your Burnaby Project
Contact Speera Custom Homes for a free consultation. We'll discuss your project, review your property, and provide a detailed quote — at no charge.