Crave Homes builds custom and luxury homes across Surrey, BC, including South Surrey, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Morgan Creek, and Sunnyside, through a five stage process adapted to Surrey’s neighbourhood by neighbourhood zoning.
Surrey Plans Neighbourhood by Neighbourhood
Surrey plans growth neighbourhood by neighbourhood through Neighbourhood Concept Plans and Local Area Plans, so what is permitted in South Surrey, Cloverdale and Fleetwood differs. Fleetwood’s plan is being reshaped around the SkyTrain extension along Fraser Highway, Cloverdale is guided by several completed neighbourhood plans, and South Surrey is covered by plans such as the Douglas plan and the Semiahmoo Town Centre Plan. We confirm the plan and zoning for your specific address before design begins.
Why Build a Custom Home in Surrey
BC’s fastest growing city
Surrey continues to grow, supporting strong long term property values across many of its neighbourhoods.
Genuinely distinct neighbourhoods
South Surrey offers a coastal setting, while Cloverdale has a more rural feel and Fleetwood is known for its family oriented communities.
Major transit investment
Major transit investment, including the Expo Line extension into Surrey, is improving access and supporting future demand.
Parks and amenities
From Morgan Creek’s golf course to the trails around Sunnyside, Surrey offers plenty of parks, recreation, and everyday amenities.
Surrey Building Considerations
Tree preservation
Surrey’s tree protection bylaw applies to significant trees on private property and can affect site layout. In Surrey the threshold is 30 cm across at breast height.
Drainage & watercourses
Some lots near ravines or watercourses, particularly in Fleetwood and South Surrey, require environmental setback review.
Permitting timelines
The City of Surrey publishes its permit processing times. As of September 2026 the current processing time for a residential building permit, which includes new single family homes, is about five weeks against a ten week target, measured from the point where referrals and the site servicing review are complete on a full application. Incomplete applications take longer, so we submit complete ones.
Types of Homes We Build in Surrey
Custom Homes
We build custom homes from the ground up across Surrey’s established neighbourhoods.
Luxury Estates
For premium lots in Morgan Creek and South Surrey, we build larger homes with a focus on space and detail.
Acreage & Semi Rural Homes
Larger semi rural lots in Cloverdale and parts of Fleetwood call for a different approach, and we design each build to suit the property.
Why Crave Homes in Surrey
Custom Approach
Your home should fit the way you live. We start with your ideas and shape the design around your needs rather than working from a set template.
Uncompromising Quality
Good results come down to the details. From the materials we choose to the work on site, our team focuses on careful workmanship and lasting quality.
Surrey Expertise
Every part of Surrey has its own building requirements. From the golf course estates in Morgan Creek to the acreages around Cloverdale, we work with the zoning and setback rules for each area.
Client First Service
We keep communication open, explain what comes next, and avoid hidden costs or unnecessary surprises.
Our Build Process
1. Get to Know You, With Confidence
We begin by understanding your goals and setting clear expectations from the start. As an experienced custom home builder, we keep the process open and protect your interests along the way.
2. Design Collaboration, From Vision to Blueprint
Once we know what you need we work with you and your architect to develop the plans with a focus on cost, buildability and the original design.
3. Let the Fun Begin, Construction in Motion
Our team handles the work on site while regular CRM updates keep you up to date on progress and what comes next.
4. Move In, With Peace of Mind
As the build wraps up we make sure each system is working properly before the final walkthrough and handover.
5. Continuous Improvement, The Crave Commitment
What we learn helps us improve our process, and your feedback helps us keep raising the standard for every custom home we build.
Recent Crave Homes Craftsmanship
Crave Homes is based in North Vancouver and builds across Metro Vancouver, including Surrey. The projects below are recent work on the North Shore and in West Vancouver. The same team, trades and process handle a Surrey lot under whichever neighbourhood plan covers it.
Pricing & What’s Included
Custom home construction in Metro Vancouver in 2026 typically runs from about $425 to $600 per square foot for a well built standard custom home, and from about $600 to $900 per square foot and up for a luxury home with premium finishes, complex structure or a difficult site. Those are hard construction costs. They do not include the land, architectural and engineering fees, permit and municipal fees, GST, site servicing, demolition of an existing house, or landscaping.
Crave Homes does not price by the square foot. The ranges above are to help you plan. Every Surrey home is priced on its own scope.
We agree on the full scope before construction starts, so you know what is included from the beginning. There are no hidden allowances or unexpected change orders later.
Client Testimonials
“Tyler and his team at Crave Homes Ltd. are by far the best contractors we have worked with. They were respectful, reliable, and executed a high standard of workmanship on our kitchen renovation. We were particularly pleased with the level of communication by Tyler, in addition to the transparency on both the quote and invoices.”
“Tyler and his crew are different from most contractors we have used. He is trustworthy, he will consult and advise you, as opposed to blindly doing what you ask, he cares about the work of himself and his crew, and he is hands on involved in the project from start to end.”
“I thoroughly recommend Crave Homes. They remodelled my home to a level that I thought was not possible. I am delighted with the outcome. They are completely trustworthy and offer not only excellent work but they listened to my plans and guided me through the process.”
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Surrey?
As a planning figure, a 3,000 square foot custom home in Surrey at 2026 Metro Vancouver construction costs lands roughly between $1.3 million and $1.8 million to build, before land, design fees, permits, GST and landscaping. A larger luxury home with premium finishes runs about $600 to $900 per square foot and up, so a 4,000 square foot luxury build is often $2.4 million to $3.6 million in construction alone. The lot, the slope and the level of finish move the number more than the city does. Request a custom estimate and we will price your actual scope.
Does zoning differ between Surrey neighbourhoods?
Yes. Surrey’s zoning is set neighbourhood by neighbourhood plan. What’s permitted in South Surrey can differ meaningfully from Cloverdale or Fleetwood. Crave Homes confirms current zoning for your specific address before design begins.
Do I need a permit to remove trees on my Surrey property?
In most cases, yes. Surrey’s tree protection bylaw covers significant trees on private property.
What Surrey neighbourhoods does Crave Homes build in?
We build across Surrey including South Surrey, Cloverdale, Fleetwood, Morgan Creek and Sunnyside.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Surrey?
Most custom homes in Metro Vancouver take 12 to 24 months from the first design meeting to move in. Design, engineering and permitting usually take four to eight months, and construction takes 10 to 18 months depending on the size of the home, the site and the level of finish. Surrey publishes its permit processing times, which helps with planning the start date. We map the full schedule with you before construction starts.
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