Custom Home Builders in Vancouver

Integrated design + build. One team. One vision. For 35 years, Kerr Design Build has designed and built custom homes across Vancouver.


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Our Design-Build Approach to Custom Homes

At Kerr Design Build, our design-build approach brings every stage of your custom home under one accountable team — from initial design and feasibility through permits, construction, and final delivery.

By managing design, permitting, and construction in-house, we eliminate handoffs, reduce uncertainty, and maintain clear accountability throughout the entire process. This integrated structure allows for stronger collaboration, better communication, and a more efficient path from concept to completion.

We review your goals, budget, zoning requirements, and overall feasibility early in the process, ensuring clarity and informed decision-making before moving forward. The result is a custom home that reflects your lifestyle, respects your site, and is delivered with confidence, craftsmanship, and care.

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IN-HOUSE DESIGN + BUILD TEAM

Award-Winning Custom Home Builders in Vancouver

For 35 years, Kerr Design Build has designed and built custom homes across Vancouver, combining thoughtful design, expert craftsmanship, and a proven design-build process homeowners trust.

  • One integrated design + build team
  • Clear budgets and realistic timelines
  • Deep experience with Vancouver zoning & permits
  • Award-winning craftsmanship built to last
Kerr Design Build’s integrated design-build team in Vancouver specializing in full home renovations and custom home projects.

Award-Winning & Fully Licensed Design-Build Firm

For over 35 years, Kerr Design Build has been recognized for excellence in design, craftsmanship, and project delivery. Our team is fully licensed and insured, with award-winning projects recognized by leading industry organizations in British Columbia.

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Open-concept living area with a stone fireplace reflects the Craftsman Revival style, featuring a blue sofa and wooden tables on a red rug. The modern kitchen in this Dunbar Custom Home boasts white cabinets, a patterned backsplash, and pendant lights above an island with blue cabinetry and wooden bar stools.

OUR DESIGN + BUILD PROCESS

A Clear, Proven Process — From First Conversation to Final Build

Building or expanding your home is a major decision. Our integrated design-build process is structured to reduce uncertainty, protect your investment, and deliver a smooth, well-managed experience from start to finish.

Consultation & Feasibility

We review your goals, budget, zoning, and feasibility early to ensure clarity before moving forward.

Design & Planning

Our in-house design team develops thoughtful layouts, drawings, and scope aligned with your lifestyle and long-term plans. Budgets and timelines are refined before moving forward.

Permits & Approvals

We manage city approvals, permits, and coordination with consultants, ensuring your project meets Vancouver regulations and progresses efficiently.

Construction & Delivery

Our experienced build team brings the design to life with care, craftsmanship, and ongoing communication — staying on schedule and on budget.

Custom Homes Built Around Vision, Craft, and Place

Explore a selection of our custom homes across Vancouver — each one thoughtfully designed, expertly built, and tailored to the people who call it home.

A modern two-story Craftsman Revival home with a wide front porch and steps leading up to a wooden door. Warm lights illuminate the entryway and facade. The Dunbar Custom Home garage door is wooden, and surrounding trees add greenery. The sky is overcast, with dusk approaching.
Dunbar Project

A thoughtfully designed custom home in Vancouver’s Dunbar neighbourhood, blending timeless architecture with modern living. This residence reflects careful attention to detail, functional layout planning, and craftsmanship built to stand the test of time.

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Nestled in the scenic North Shore, this two-story house boasts large windows and stone accents, surrounded by a landscaped yard. In the foreground lies a swimming pool with waterfalls, lounge chairs, and an umbrella. An outdoor dining area with a grill is visible to the left.
West Vancouver project

Set against a stunning West Vancouver backdrop, this custom home balances indoor-outdoor living with refined design and high-performance construction. Clean lines, elevated finishes, and a seamless design-build process define this bespoke residence.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Custom Homes

Most custom homes take 12–18 months from initial design to completion, depending on scope, permitting, and site conditions. Our integrated design + build process allows us to plan realistically from the start and keep timelines clear and transparent.

Every custom home budget is shaped by factors such as site conditions, architectural complexity, material selections, sustainability goals, and level of finish. Our design-build process includes early budgeting and cost alignment, allowing you to understand options, priorities, and trade-offs before construction begins — with no surprises later.

Yes. Kerr Design Build is a fully integrated design + build firm. Our in-house team manages design, budgeting, permits, construction, and project management, ensuring a seamless process, clear communication, and consistent quality from concept to completion.

As involved as you’d like to be. We guide you through every key decision while managing the details on your behalf. You’ll receive regular updates, milestone reviews, and clear communication throughout the project — so you always feel informed, supported, and confident in the process.

This modern backyard, a contender for renovation awards, features a small, narrow pool tucked below a staircase. Glass railings and warm indoor lighting create an inviting glow through the windows. A welcome mat on the deck reads Beware of Paradise, while lush greenery surrounds this haven.

Start with a complimentary consultation — we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Quality is built. Trust is Earned.