Custom Home Builder in North Vancouver

The Short Answer

Building a Custom Home in North Vancouver

Eurohouse Construction builds custom homes across the North Shore from its office at 1514 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. We are a BC Housing licensed residential builder with 16+ years and 100+ projects, Pacific Home Warranty certified, with $5M general liability and performance bonds on residential projects. Custom homes are built under a fixed-price agreement, so the price is set before construction starts.

North Vancouver is two separate municipalities, the City of North Vancouver and the District of North Vancouver, with their own permit offices and zoning rules. The first thing we confirm on any North Vancouver lot is which one it sits in, because that decides the permit path, the timeline and what else you may build on the lot.

Permits

How Long Does a Building Permit Take in North Vancouver?

It depends on which municipality you are in, and the two should not be confused.

Design, site reports and any approvals needed before the application add time before that clock starts. Our article on permit planning in West and North Vancouver explains how to read a permit schedule.

Cost

What Does a Custom Home Cost?

Our custom home pricing starts at $450 per square foot. As a planning figure, a 4,000 sq ft custom home typically starts around $1.8 million in construction costs, before land. The final number depends on the lot and the finish level.

On the North Shore, the lot usually moves the number most. Rock removal, retaining walls, foundations on a slope, drainage and site access can add cost that a flat lot never needs. Structural choices such as long spans, large glazed openings and steel follow, then the finish level. These are planning figures, not a quote. We give you a figure tied to your lot after the first review.

More on the Lot

One Home, or a Home Plus a Coach House?

The rules differ between the two municipalities. The District of North Vancouver allows a secondary suite and a coach house on most single-family lots. The City of North Vancouver adopted a new Ground-Oriented zone in December 2025. Before you design a single large house, check what else your lot could hold.

Use the free North Vancouver lot check, or read how we approach multiplexes and coach houses in North Vancouver. Building on a difficult site? See building on a steep or rocky North Shore lot.

Selected Work

Our Custom Homes on the North Shore

Our completed custom homes are in West Vancouver, a few minutes from North Vancouver:

• The Butterfly →

  A 9,670 sq ft concrete-and-steel contemporary residence on a 17,400 sq ft lot in Altamont, with a butterfly roofline and floor-to-ceiling ocean views.

• West Bay →

  An award-winning ocean-view estate with custom Italian cabinetry, German appliances and oversized folding glass walls.

• Ambleside Palace →

  A large-scale classical estate in Ambleside, built for resort-style living.

In North Vancouver itself, our work so far has been insurance restoration and building envelope projects, including Newdale Court and Prospect Road.

Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you build custom homes in North Vancouver?

Yes. Eurohouse builds custom homes across the North Shore, including the City and the District of North Vancouver, from our office in West Vancouver. Our completed custom homes to date are in West Vancouver.

How long does a building permit take in North Vancouver?

The City of North Vancouver publishes an average of 11 to 12 months for new construction, counted from a complete application to a decision. The District of North Vancouver does not publish one figure, so ask the District for a current estimate for your application.

How much does it cost to build a custom home in North Vancouver?

Our custom home pricing starts at $450 per square foot, and a 4,000 sq ft home typically starts around $1.8 million in construction costs, before land. Slope, rock, access and finish level move the number, so we give a lot-specific figure after a free first review.

Can I get a fixed-price contract?

Yes. Eurohouse builds custom homes under fixed-price agreements and carries performance bonds on residential projects.

Can I add a coach house or suite?

In the District of North Vancouver, most single-family lots allow a secondary suite and a coach house. The City of North Vancouver has its own rules under its Ground-Oriented zone. Check your lot with our free North Vancouver lot check.