Guides
Guides for homeowners planning a build in BC
Short, plain answers to the questions homeowners ask us most, each checked against the official sources listed at the end.
How to check a builder’s licence in BC
In BC, anyone building a new home for someone else must be licensed by BC Housing. How to check a builder on the public registry, and what it tells you.
What BC’s new housing rules allow on your lot
Suites, laneway homes, garden suites and multiplexes under BC’s small-scale multi-unit housing rules: what the province requires and what decides your lot.
The 2-5-10 home warranty, explained
What BC’s mandatory 2-5-10 new home warranty covers: two years on materials and labour, five on the building envelope and ten on the structure.
Before you hire a contractor in BC: six checks
Six checks before hiring a builder or contractor in BC: the licence, a WorkSafeBC clearance letter, insurance, a written scope, permits and past work.
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