A home addition in Burnaby lets you expand your living space on the lot you already own — adding square footage, bedrooms, or a second storey without the disruption and cost of moving. Speera Custom Homes plans, permits, and builds home additions across Greater Vancouver with the structural expertise and trade coordination these projects demand.

Speera Custom Homes builds custom homes, duplexes, and multiplexes across Burnaby, and provides full renovation services for existing homes. We're familiar with Burnaby's R1, R2, and R3 zones and the city's SSMUH implementation.

What We Deliver

Home Addition in Burnaby

  • Second storey additions over existing single-storey homes
  • Rear and side extensions to expand main floor living areas
  • Primary bedroom additions and accessible main-floor suites
  • Structural engineering and development permit management included
  • Seamless interior and exterior integration with the existing home
  • BC Energy Step Code compliant new construction envelope
Local Knowledge

Home Addition in Burnaby: What to Know

Under BC's Bill 44 (SSMUH), most Burnaby single-family lots now allow 4–6 units as of right. Burnaby has implemented provincial minimums and allows secondary suites and coach houses on most residential lots.

Burnaby's diverse neighbourhoods — from Capitol Hill to Metrotown — offer strong opportunities for custom home construction, infill development, and whole-home renovation.

We work throughout Burnaby, including: Capitol Hill, Brentwood, Metrotown, Deer Lake, Burnaby Heights, Edmonds, Highgate, Sullivan Heights. View all Burnaby services →

Why Speera

The Speera Difference in Burnaby

Local Expertise

We know Burnaby's zoning bylaws, permit timelines, and local trade networks — which means fewer delays and better results on your project.

Turnkey Construction

One team from design through move-in. We coordinate all trades, manage all permits, and keep you updated — no juggling multiple contractors.

Proven Quality

Our completed projects across Greater Vancouver demonstrate the standard we hold ourselves to on every build and renovation.

FAQ

Home Addition in Burnaby: Common Questions

Yes. Home additions in Burnaby require a development permit (in most cases) and a building permit. The permit covers structural design, energy efficiency, setback compliance, and FSR limits. Speera prepares and manages all permit applications for your Burnaby home addition.

In most cases, yes — subject to your lot's Floor Space Ratio limit, setbacks, and the structural capacity of your existing foundation. Speera assesses your specific property and advises on what's achievable during a free consultation.

Home addition timelines depend on scope, structural complexity, and Burnaby's permit processing times. We provide a project-specific schedule during our free consultation once we've reviewed your property and confirmed the scope of work.

Yes. We carefully match exterior cladding, roofline, trim, and windows so the addition reads as purpose-built — protecting your home's curb appeal and resale value. Our finished additions are designed to look like they were always part of the original home.

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