Crave Homes designs and builds luxury custom homes across Coquitlam, BC, including sloped lots in Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau through a five-stage process from first consultation to move in.
Building on Coquitlam’s Slopes
Lots in Burke Mountain and parts of Westwood Plateau can have steep or uneven ground, and require geotechnical reports. We look at these things early so they don’t catch you by surprise later.
Why Build a Custom Home in Coquitlam
Nature Is Close By
You can live in a residential neighbourhood and enjoy trails, Colony Farm Regional Park and places like Buntzen Lake.
Getting Around Is Simple
The Evergreen Extension makes a big difference for people who need to get around Metro Vancouver. With SkyTrain access in Coquitlam, commuting becomes easier.
It Works Well for Families
For many families, the appeal is simple: established neighbourhoods, good schools and the things you need day to day are nearby. You don’t have to give up convenience to have a bit more space.
There Is More Than One Kind of Lot
Austin Heights has older, established streets, while Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau have newer developments and larger properties.
Coquitlam Building Considerations
Tree protection
Coquitlam has rules around removing protected trees on private lots. We check on this timely and bring in an arborist when needed. In Coquitlam a tree with a trunk 20 cm or more across, measured 1.4 m above the ground, needs a permit to remove.
Zoning & lot coverage
Coquitlam’s Zoning Bylaw sets floor area ratio, lot coverage, height and setbacks for its one family residential (RS) zones, and the limits differ between RS sub zones and neighbourhoods. On some lots with lane access the front setback can be reduced. We confirm the exact allowances for your address with the City before design starts, so the plans are drawn to what the lot can actually carry.
Permitting timelines
The City of Coquitlam does not publish a guaranteed timeline for single family building permits. It does run a preliminary pre screen of new applications, typically three to five business days, before full review begins. As a planning figure, allow three to six months from a complete application to permit for a custom home, longer where the lot needs geotechnical, hillside or tree review. A complete application is the biggest thing that shortens the wait, which is why we assemble the drawings, reports and forms before we submit.
Types of Homes We Build in Coquitlam
Custom Homes
We build custom homes from the ground up on established Coquitlam lots. The design starts with how you want to use the space and what matters most to you.
Luxury Estates
For larger lots in areas like Westwood Plateau and upper Burke Mountain, we build spacious homes that make the most of the property, the views and the setting.
Hillside & View Homes
Building on a sloped lot comes with a few extra things to think about. We work with the site from the beginning and plan the home around the slope while making the most of the views.
Why Crave Homes in Coquitlam
Custom Approach
We don’t work from a set template. Your ideas come first and from there we create a home that feels personal, practical and truly yours.
Uncompromising Quality
For us, getting the details right matters. Our team takes the same care throughout the build, from the work at the start right through to the finishing touches.
Coquitlam Expertise
Building a custom home in Coquitlam means planning for the lot as much as the home itself. In areas such as Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau, sloped lots can affect the design, site work, and construction process.
Crave Homes works with the City of Coquitlam’s planning and building departments to address these requirements early. Our team works hard so your home fits the lot exactly as it was designed to.
Client First Service
We keep communication clear, provide practical guidance and work to make the process easier to understand. No unnecessary surprises. Just a straightforward approach built on trust.
Our Build Process
1. Get to Know You, With Confidence
Before anything gets underway, we take the time to understand how you live, talk through your budget and investment goals. This is to make the process transparent from day one.
2. Design Collaboration, From Vision to Blueprint
Once we know what you’re looking for, we work with you and your architect. We focus on making sure the plans work on site, meet permit requirements and stay true to the design you had in mind.
3. Let the Fun Begin, Construction in Motion
This is where our team’s execution brings your vision to life. With real time updates through our CRM, you always know where your build stands.
4. Move In, With Peace of Mind
As the build comes to an end, we go through the home with you and make sure everything is working as it should.
5. Continuous Improvement, The Crave Commitment
Every project refines our process. 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 Coquitlam. The projects below are recent work on the North Shore and in West Vancouver. The same team, trades and process handle a sloped Coquitlam lot and the geotechnical review that comes with 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 Coquitlam home is priced on its own scope.
Every Coquitlam project moves forward on a clear and itemized scope agreed before construction begins. There are no surprise change orders and no hidden allowances.
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 Coquitlam?
As a planning figure, a 3,000 square foot custom home in Coquitlam 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.
Do I need a geotechnical report to build in Burke Mountain or Westwood Plateau?
In most cases, yes. Sloped lots in these areas need a geotechnical assessment before a building permit can be issued. Crave Homes handles this as part of the design phase.
How long does it take to build a custom luxury home in Coquitlam?
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. Sloped lots in Burke Mountain and Westwood Plateau add geotechnical and hillside review time at the permit stage. We map the full schedule with you before construction starts.
Do Crave Homes build on hillside or view lots?
Yes. Our design and engineering process is built around adapting to sloped, terraced and irregular Coquitlam lots without compromising the design.
What Coquitlam neighbourhoods does Crave Homes build in?
We build across Coquitlam including Burke Mountain, Westwood Plateau and Austin Heights.
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