Build your laneway home in Vancouver
A laneway home can generate rental income, give aging parents their own space, or provide a separate home for adult children on your property. We design and build them under the same process as our custom homes, with fixed pricing and a dedicated team from start to finish.
A laneway home can generate rental income, give aging parents their own space, or provide a separate home for adult children on your property.
We design and build them under the same process as our custom homes, with fixed pricing and a dedicated team from start to finish.
Free property visit • No commitment
Free property visit • No commitment
Award-winning builds.
Industry-certified standards.
Award-winning builds.
Industry-certified standards.
Laneway Homes
Why build a
laneway home?
Why build a laneway home?
After evaluating options, many Vancouver homeowners choose laneway homes for rental income, family housing, or flexible space. Here's why building a laneway makes sense.
Generate rental income from space you already own
Laneway homes in Metro Vancouver rent for $2,500-$3,500/month. That income can cover a significant portion of your mortgage. Instead of leaving your backyard unused, you turn it into a property that pays for itself.
Keep aging parents close without losing your privacy
A laneway gives family members their own entrance, kitchen, and living area. Your parents get independence and accessibility. Everyone stays close without the tension that comes from sharing a main house.
Build flexibility into your property
A laneway built for aging parents today can become rental income tomorrow or a home for adult kids down the road. You're not locked into one use. When your life shifts, the space adapts with you.
Add value to your property without moving
A laneway home increases your property value. Buyers pay a premium for homes with legal rental suites or multi-generational living options. You build equity while using the space however you need it.
Alex Guy
July 2025
"My husband and I built a brand new custom home with a suite with the team in Vancouver. From the very beginning to the final completion of the project, they were professional, respectful, punctual, dedicated, knowledgeable and easy-going to work with. Joey was our project manager and was so pleasant to work with, and always responded right away to any concerns we had. We would use them again in a heartbeat."
Carlos Leal
March 2021
"The project was on time and of high quality. The team was really responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated their enthusiasm, timely communication and regular status updates using the portal to post copies of all documents and photos, which made it extremely easy to track progress, approve change orders and invoices and stay connected."
Lesley Cook
December 2025
"Ryan, our project manager was with us every step of the way, answering every single question we had and accommodating our work schedule for in person catch-up meetings. The result is amazing, bringing our vision to reality."
Jamie Badgley
October 2014
"I was hands off during the entire experience. The management team took care of my investment and kept me in the loop with daily communication through their client portal. I was out of the city through most of the project, and was kept in the loop throughout every decision. I could not be more pleased with the final product."
Maria Collard
February 2022
"The team communicated with me on each step and that put my mind at ease. I am extremely happy with the end result."
Justin Collins
April 2025
"The entire experience was amazing. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive. They walked us through every step of the process, ensuring we were always informed and comfortable with how things were progressing. The quality of workmanship was outstanding, and they completed everything ahead of schedule."
Alex Guy
July 2025
"My husband and I built a brand new custom home with a suite with the team in Vancouver. From the very beginning to the final completion of the project, they were professional, respectful, punctual, dedicated, knowledgeable and easy-going to work with. Joey was our project manager and was so pleasant to work with, and always responded right away to any concerns we had. We would use them again in a heartbeat."
Carlos Leal
March 2021
"The project was on time and of high quality. The team was really responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated their enthusiasm, timely communication and regular status updates using the portal to post copies of all documents and photos, which made it extremely easy to track progress, approve change orders and invoices and stay connected."
Lesley Cook
December 2025
"Ryan, our project manager was with us every step of the way, answering every single question we had and accommodating our work schedule for in person catch-up meetings. The result is amazing, bringing our vision to reality."
Jamie Badgley
October 2014
"I was hands off during the entire experience. The management team took care of my investment and kept me in the loop with daily communication through their client portal. I was out of the city through most of the project, and was kept in the loop throughout every decision. I could not be more pleased with the final product."
Maria Collard
February 2022
"The team communicated with me on each step and that put my mind at ease. I am extremely happy with the end result."
Justin Collins
April 2025
"The entire experience was amazing. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive. They walked us through every step of the process, ensuring we were always informed and comfortable with how things were progressing. The quality of workmanship was outstanding, and they completed everything ahead of schedule."
Alex Guy
July 2025
"My husband and I built a brand new custom home with a suite with the team in Vancouver. From the very beginning to the final completion of the project, they were professional, respectful, punctual, dedicated, knowledgeable and easy-going to work with. Joey was our project manager and was so pleasant to work with, and always responded right away to any concerns we had. We would use them again in a heartbeat."
Carlos Leal
March 2021
"The project was on time and of high quality. The team was really responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated their enthusiasm, timely communication and regular status updates using the portal to post copies of all documents and photos, which made it extremely easy to track progress, approve change orders and invoices and stay connected."
Lesley Cook
December 2025
"Ryan, our project manager was with us every step of the way, answering every single question we had and accommodating our work schedule for in person catch-up meetings. The result is amazing, bringing our vision to reality."
Jamie Badgley
October 2014
"I was hands off during the entire experience. The management team took care of my investment and kept me in the loop with daily communication through their client portal. I was out of the city through most of the project, and was kept in the loop throughout every decision. I could not be more pleased with the final product."
Maria Collard
February 2022
"The team communicated with me on each step and that put my mind at ease. I am extremely happy with the end result."
Justin Collins
April 2025
"The entire experience was amazing. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive. They walked us through every step of the process, ensuring we were always informed and comfortable with how things were progressing. The quality of workmanship was outstanding, and they completed everything ahead of schedule."
Virtual Reality Walkthroughs
Experience your home before construction starts
We build your home as a full 3D model and have you see it in VR before construction begins. You'll walk through every room, see how morning light hits the kitchen, test whether the flow between spaces actually works. If something feels off, you get to change it in the design phase when it's easy.
Virtual Reality Walkthroughs
Experience your home before construction starts
We build your home as a full 3D model and have you see it in VR before construction begins. You'll walk through every room, see how morning light hits the kitchen, test whether the flow between spaces actually works. If something feels off, you get to change it in the design phase when it's easy.
Virtual Reality Walkthroughs
Experience your home before construction starts
We build your home as a full 3D model and have you see it in VR before construction begins. You'll walk through every room, see how morning light hits the kitchen, test whether the flow between spaces actually works. If something feels off, you get to change it in the design phase when it's easy.
Budget transparency
know where your budget is going
We cost-engineer while we design your home. Every choice from windows, systems, finishes, to structure is priced as you go. If something pushes your budget up, you know immediately and can decide whether it's worth it. By the time your design is finalized, you know exactly what it costs. No discovering you're 30% over budget after you've fallen in love with the design. No cutting things you were excited about.
Budget transparency
know where your budget is going
We cost-engineer while we design your home. Every choice from windows, systems, finishes, to structure is priced as you go. If something pushes your budget up, you know immediately and can decide whether it's worth it. By the time your design is finalized, you know exactly what it costs. No discovering you're 30% over budget after you've fallen in love with the design. No cutting things you were excited about.
Budget transparency
know where your budget is going
We cost-engineer while we design your home. Every choice from windows, systems, finishes, to structure is priced as you go. If something pushes your budget up, you know immediately and can decide whether it's worth it. By the time your design is finalized, you know exactly what it costs. No discovering you're 30% over budget after you've fallen in love with the design. No cutting things you were excited about.
Design-build integration
Get an expert team through the whole process
Your designer and construction manager are part of the same team. Every decision is made faster because the people designing your home are the same people building it. No waiting for the architect and builder to align. No revisions because someone misunderstood your plans. No finger-pointing when issues come up.
Design-build integration
Get an expert team through the whole process
Your designer and construction manager are part of the same team. Every decision is made faster because the people designing your home are the same people building it. No waiting for the architect and builder to align. No revisions because someone misunderstood your plans. No finger-pointing when issues come up.
Design-build integration
Get an expert team through the whole process
Your designer and construction manager are part of the same team. Every decision is made faster because the people designing your home are the same people building it. No waiting for the architect and builder to align. No revisions because someone misunderstood your plans. No finger-pointing when issues come up.
A simple process
You're guided at every step
We organize everything into a simple process so you're only focused on one step at a time. During design, you work on layout and flow. Once that's done, we handle permits while you choose your finishes. During construction, you see your progress through your portal with a dedicated team member guiding you through what happens next. No overwhelming lists of 50 decisions. No second-guessing at 11pm.
A simple process
You're guided at every step
We organize everything into a simple process so you're only focused on one step at a time. During design, you work on layout and flow. Once that's done, we handle permits while you choose your finishes. During construction, you see your progress through your portal with a dedicated team member guiding you through what happens next. No overwhelming lists of 50 decisions. No second-guessing at 11pm.
A simple process
Expert guidance through every step
We organize everything into a simple process so you're only focused on one step at a time. During design, you work on layout and flow. Once that's done, we handle permits while you choose your finishes. During construction, you see your progress through your portal with a dedicated team member guiding you through what happens next. No overwhelming lists of 50 decisions. No second-guessing at 11pm.
Our promise to you
Move in on time, guaranteed.
Every month your home runs late, you're paying rent, storage, and two sets of bills. We know what that costs. That's why we guarantee your move-in date before construction starts.
If we miss it, we put $5,000 cash in your hands.
You can plan around you move in date because of how we plan for your build: labour and materials locked in during design, early procurement matched to lead times, and the same pre-vetted trades on every project.
Free property assessment • no commitment
Our promise to you
Move in on time, guaranteed.
Every month your home runs late, you're paying rent, storage, and two sets of bills. We know what that costs. That's why we guarantee your move-in date before construction starts.
If we miss it, we put $5,000 cash in your hands.
You can plan around you move in date because of how we plan for your build: labour and materials locked in during design, early procurement matched to lead times, and the same pre-vetted trades on every project.
Free property assessment • no commitment
Our promise to you
Move in on time,
guaranteed.
Every month your home runs late, you're paying rent, storage, and two sets of bills. We know what that costs. That's why we guarantee your move-in date before construction starts.
If we miss it, we put $5,000 cash in your hands.
You can plan around you move in date because of how we plan for your build: labour and materials locked in during design, early procurement matched to lead times, and the same pre-vetted trades on every project.
Free property assessment • no commitment
Flexibility
You're not locked in after designing your home
The design phase is a separate engagement. When it's complete, you own your design. You can take it to another builder if you choose. If you move forward with us, we credit 50% of your design fee toward construction. We structured it this way because you should move forward out of confidence, not obligation.
Flexibility
You're not locked in after designing your home
The design phase is a separate engagement. When it's complete, you own your design. You can take it to another builder if you choose. If you move forward with us, we credit 50% of your design fee toward construction. We structured it this way because you should move forward out of confidence, not obligation.
Flexibility
You're not locked in after designing your home
The design phase is a separate engagement. When it's complete, you own your design. You can take it to another builder if you choose. If you move forward with us, we credit 50% of your design fee toward construction. We structured it this way because you should move forward out of confidence, not obligation.
Featured laneway homes we've built
across Metro Vancouver
Laneway homes we've built across Metro Vancouver
Each laneway is designed for its specific lot and purpose.
Here are recent projects we've completed.
Birchway
900 sq ft
Vesper
900 sq ft
Proudly serving homeowners
across Metro Vancouver
Proudly serving homeowners
across Metro Vancouver
Proudly Serving Homeowners Across Metro Vancouver
Alex Guy
July 2025
"My husband and I built a brand new custom home with a suite with the team in Vancouver. From the very beginning to the final completion of the project, they were professional, respectful, punctual, dedicated, knowledgeable and easy-going to work with. Joey was our project manager and was so pleasant to work with, and always responded right away to any concerns we had. We would use them again in a heartbeat."
Carlos Leal
March 2021
"The project was on time and of high quality. The team was really responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated their enthusiasm, timely communication and regular status updates using the portal to post copies of all documents and photos, which made it extremely easy to track progress, approve change orders and invoices and stay connected."
Lesley Cook
December 2025
"Ryan, our project manager was with us every step of the way, answering every single question we had and accommodating our work schedule for in person catch-up meetings. The result is amazing, bringing our vision to reality."
Jamie Badgley
October 2014
"I was hands off during the entire experience. The management team took care of my investment and kept me in the loop with daily communication through their client portal. I was out of the city through most of the project, and was kept in the loop throughout every decision. I could not be more pleased with the final product."
Maria Collard
February 2022
"The team communicated with me on each step and that put my mind at ease. I am extremely happy with the end result."
Justin Collins
April 2025
"The entire experience was amazing. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive. They walked us through every step of the process, ensuring we were always informed and comfortable with how things were progressing. The quality of workmanship was outstanding, and they completed everything ahead of schedule."
Alex Guy
July 2025
"My husband and I built a brand new custom home with a suite with the team in Vancouver. From the very beginning to the final completion of the project, they were professional, respectful, punctual, dedicated, knowledgeable and easy-going to work with. Joey was our project manager and was so pleasant to work with, and always responded right away to any concerns we had. We would use them again in a heartbeat."
Carlos Leal
March 2021
"The project was on time and of high quality. The team was really responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated their enthusiasm, timely communication and regular status updates using the portal to post copies of all documents and photos, which made it extremely easy to track progress, approve change orders and invoices and stay connected."
Lesley Cook
December 2025
"Ryan, our project manager was with us every step of the way, answering every single question we had and accommodating our work schedule for in person catch-up meetings. The result is amazing, bringing our vision to reality."
Jamie Badgley
October 2014
"I was hands off during the entire experience. The management team took care of my investment and kept me in the loop with daily communication through their client portal. I was out of the city through most of the project, and was kept in the loop throughout every decision. I could not be more pleased with the final product."
Maria Collard
February 2022
"The team communicated with me on each step and that put my mind at ease. I am extremely happy with the end result."
Justin Collins
April 2025
"The entire experience was amazing. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive. They walked us through every step of the process, ensuring we were always informed and comfortable with how things were progressing. The quality of workmanship was outstanding, and they completed everything ahead of schedule."
Alex Guy
July 2025
"My husband and I built a brand new custom home with a suite with the team in Vancouver. From the very beginning to the final completion of the project, they were professional, respectful, punctual, dedicated, knowledgeable and easy-going to work with. Joey was our project manager and was so pleasant to work with, and always responded right away to any concerns we had. We would use them again in a heartbeat."
Carlos Leal
March 2021
"The project was on time and of high quality. The team was really responsive and professional throughout. We appreciated their enthusiasm, timely communication and regular status updates using the portal to post copies of all documents and photos, which made it extremely easy to track progress, approve change orders and invoices and stay connected."
Lesley Cook
December 2025
"Ryan, our project manager was with us every step of the way, answering every single question we had and accommodating our work schedule for in person catch-up meetings. The result is amazing, bringing our vision to reality."
Jamie Badgley
October 2014
"I was hands off during the entire experience. The management team took care of my investment and kept me in the loop with daily communication through their client portal. I was out of the city through most of the project, and was kept in the loop throughout every decision. I could not be more pleased with the final product."
Maria Collard
February 2022
"The team communicated with me on each step and that put my mind at ease. I am extremely happy with the end result."
Justin Collins
April 2025
"The entire experience was amazing. From the initial consultation to the final touches, their team was incredibly helpful, professional, and responsive. They walked us through every step of the process, ensuring we were always informed and comfortable with how things were progressing. The quality of workmanship was outstanding, and they completed everything ahead of schedule."
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Award-winning builds.
Industry-certified standards.
© 2026 Vancouver Custom Homes. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service
Award-winning builds.
Industry-certified standards.
© 2026 Vancouver Custom Homes.
All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy
Terms of Service