Service areas
Building across Metro Vancouver.
Where Costar builds, and what to know about building in each city.
Questions
Frequently asked questions about where Costar builds
Where does Costar work?
Costar lists eight serviced areas: Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, North Vancouver, West Vancouver and Port Moody. Its laneway page says laneway homes are available in Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster. The office is at 104 - 338 W 8th Ave, Vancouver. Rules differ in each city, and every city page on this site lists the sources it relies on.
Does Costar build laneway homes?
Yes. Laneway Home and Legal Suite is one of Costar's services. The service page says it is available in Vancouver, Burnaby and New Westminster. Rules differ for each lot, so ask your consultant what applies to your property. Costar also builds multiplexes, custom homes, kitchen and bathroom renovations, and commercial tenant improvements.
Can I check whether my lot suits a multiplex before I call?
Yes. The multiplex check on this site takes a Metro Vancouver address and returns a first set of numbers for that lot: how many homes the zoning allows, a first figure for the build cost, what the homes could sell for based on nearby sales, and what is left. The calculator is made by VanPlex. It is free, and it asks for your name, email and phone before it shows the numbers. Treat the result as a first check, and bring it to the free consultation.
Do I need a site or drawings before I call?
No. Costar's process page says that if you have not chosen a site, the team can help with an inspection and offer advice on how suitable it is. If you already work with a designer or architect, the team joins the drawings from the beginning to check that the home can be built as drawn. The team can also recommend design and architecture firms it has worked with.
What happens in a consultation, and does it cost anything?
Costar offers a one-hour project consultation at no cost. It takes place at your property or at the Costar office, 104 - 338 W 8th Ave, Vancouver. After you send the booking form, the Costar team sets a date and time with you by email or phone.
Who supervises the work on site?
The process page says Costar supervises the crew and the subtrades, conducts the rough-ins for plumbing and heating, and handles the city inspections. It also says you may visit the site regularly and that the team gives you regular progress updates. This supervision belongs to the construction stage, the third of the five stages on the process page.
What is a multiplex?
Costar's multiplex page explains that a multiplex is a small-scale townhouse project on a single lot. The page says the cost of the land is shared over more homes and the units are smaller, so they cost less than single-detached homes or duplexes. Multiplex is the first of the six services Costar lists on its services page.
How do I contact Costar?
Call 236-997-0026 for general enquiries, or 604-368-3685 or 778-238-1982 for consultations. You can also email info@costarconstruction.com. The office is at 104 - 338 W 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Y 3X2. After you send the booking form, the Costar team replies by email or phone to set a date and time for the consultation.
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