A home addition in Richmond 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 is a Richmond-based custom home builder with completed projects across the city — including the Aragon half-duplex in Broadmoor and homes built on Herbert Road. We've submitted permits to the City of Richmond's Building Approvals department, worked directly with Richmond plan checkers, and managed construction across multiple Richmond neighbourhoods. That direct local experience means your Richmond custom home build benefits from a team that knows the process — not one learning it on your project.

Featured Project

Aragon Half-Duplex — Broadmoor, Richmond

Our completed Aragon project is a custom half-duplex in Richmond's Broadmoor neighbourhood — strata-titled, fully custom, and finished to a high standard throughout. The project navigated Richmond's duplex permit requirements, lot coverage bylaws, and the City's construction inspection process from design through final occupancy. It reflects the quality and attention to detail we bring to every Richmond custom home build.

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What We Deliver

Home Addition in Richmond

  • 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 Richmond: What to Know

Richmond's RSM (Residential Small-Scale Multi-Unit) zone, introduced in June 2024, permits 4–6 units on most single-family and duplex lots — without rezoning. The City of Richmond raised the maximum building height under RSM to 10m in March 2025. Speera has direct, active experience navigating Richmond's RSM and RAD zoning, with completed projects in Broadmoor, Brighouse, and Terra Nova.

Richmond is Speera's home base. Our completed Aragon half-duplex in Broadmoor, and homes built along Herbert Road, are finished projects — not renderings. When you hire Speera as your Richmond custom home builder, you're working with a team that has already navigated the City of Richmond's permit process, worked through the same construction environment your project will face, and delivered finished homes across this city.

We work throughout Richmond, including: Steveston, Terra Nova, Broadmoor, Brighouse, Garden City, Hamilton, Seafair, Quilchena. View all Richmond services →

Why Speera

The Speera Difference in Richmond

Local Expertise

We know Richmond'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 Richmond: Common Questions

Yes. Home additions in Richmond 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 Richmond 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 Richmond'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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Add Space to Your Richmond Home

Contact Speera Custom Homes for a free consultation. We'll review your property, discuss your project, and provide a detailed assessment — at no charge.