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Design‑Build For New Westminster’s Character Homes And Urban Sites
We deliver major renovations and custom homes across New Westminster with one accountable team. You get a fixed‑price contract, a published build calendar, and a client portal tracking daily logs and photos. We coordinate permits, inspections, and energy‑code documentation so progress doesn’t stall. If you’re planning work in Queen’s Park or on a Quayside condo, start with our New Westminster custom home builder approach to align scope and budget before construction. Inspections are booked online through the City’s MyCity portal, which keeps trades moving.
What we do in New Westminster
We build for steep streets, heritage overlays, flood‑aware areas, and tight strata logistics. Under one contract, we handle drawings, submissions, energy modelling, and inspections while running a tidy, considerate site. You get clear decisions and clean hand‑offs at every stage.
Why New Westminster Homeowners Choose Mavish Homes With Confidence
We reduce risk before it hits the budget. A fixed price, a realistic schedule, and a live portal keep decisions clear. Certified through BC Housing and PHBI, fully covered by WorkSafeBC, and backed by strong warranties, we deliver accountability from concept to keys.
Fixed‑Price Contract
Selections and allowances are locked during design. We issue a fixed price, manage changes in writing, and invoice by milestones so costs track visible progress.
Real‑Time Client Portal
Daily logs, photos, selections, and the schedule live in one place. Approve quickly, ask questions, and see what’s next without extra site visits.
Warranty
Renovations include a 2‑year warranty with planned check‑ins. Custom homes carry Pacific Home Warranty with 3‑6‑10 coverage for long‑term protection.
Vetted Trades
Specialist trades are selected for clean, reliable work. We maintain current WorkSafeBC clearance and carry limited liability insurance. Your home and neighbours are respected every day on site.
Our Recent Projects
Browse our portfolio to see custom homes and renovations in and around the New Westminster area.
See What Our Clients Have to Say About Working With Mavish
We recently worked with Mark and Mavish Homes on a full-scale renovation of our condo. This was a massive project, and Mark made us feel informed and comfortable throughout. He brought in an excellent team of vendors, and brought our vision to life in ways we couldn’t have even imagined.
Of particular note, we wanted to make some changes that made our place more accessible for me as a wheelchair user, and Mark was incredibly considerate in this, and checked in with me continuously to make sure the changes would work for me.
I feel more comfortable in my home than I ever have!
Over the years I have had a number of renovations done on my home/homes and have worked with countless contractors in my professional career, never have I been my comfortable with a contractor and satisfied with their work than I have been with Mark and Mavish Homes. Mavish Homes was recommended to me by a friend and from my first meeting with Mark I knew I was in good hands. His professionalism, attention to detail, recommendations and everything to do with our renovation was over the top.
I have referred, and will continue to refer, Mavish Homes to friends and co-workers with absolutely no reservations and will continue to do so.
We recently had Mavish Homes renovate our kitchen, floors, ensuite, and powder room, and we couldn’t be happier with the results! From the start, they were incredibly communicative and transparent, keeping us informed every step of the way. Their honesty and straightforward approach made the entire process smooth and stress-free.
What impressed us the most was how they stuck to the project budget and schedule. There were no unexpected changes or delays, which is rare in construction projects. The workmanship was top-notch, and the team’s attention to detail truly stood out.
We are thrilled with the outcome and wouldn’t hesitate to hire Mavish Homes again in a heartbeat. Highly recommended!
Local Know‑How That Saves Time for Your Custom Home or Renovation Project
New West’s Queen’s Park Heritage Conservation Area uses HAPs for many exterior changes and for new laneway/carriage houses. We confirm your property’s category, then design inside those rules so approvals go smoothly.
Inspections are booked online 24/7 via the MyCity portal using your permit number and access code. We schedule around key critical‑path activities—framing, insulation, air‑tightness testing—so trades don’t sit idle.
Flood levels shape projects near the Fraser and especially in Queensborough. The City’s design criteria and FCL guidance set minimum finished‑floor heights; we bake those elevations into plans before structural work begins. Tree retention and protection are regulated under the Tree Bylaw, which we address with arborist reporting and fencing layouts early.
Construction‑hour limits also matter in dense streets: 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. weekdays; 9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. Saturdays; no construction noise on Sundays/statutory holidays. We schedule loud tasks accordingly or coordinate exemptions when warranted.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get the answers to the most frequently asked questions from homeowners looking to renovate or build new in New Westminster.
Do I need a Heritage Alteration Permit in Queen’s Park?
If your property is “Protected,” exterior changes visible from the street typically require an HAP; new laneway/carriage houses do as well. Non‑protected properties still need HAPs for some new construction. We confirm early.