HOME ADDITIONS VANCOUVER

Expand Your Home Without Moving

Vancouver’s Design-Build Team for Home Additions & Extensions

When your family grows but your neighbourhood is home, a well-designed addition is the smartest investment you can make. Kerr Design Build designs and builds home additions across Vancouver — adding space, value, and function without compromising the character of your home.

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The deck at dusk — lounge, fire table, and dining all visible through the glass railings.

A Smarter Approach to Home Additions in Vancouver

Most homeowners who add space face the same problem — their designer and contractor aren’t aligned. Budgets shift, timelines slip, and the finished result doesn’t match the original vision.
At Kerr Design Build, the same team that designs your addition builds it. That means your budget is accurate from the start, your permits are handled in-house, and your addition feels like it was always part of the original home — not an afterthought bolted on by a second contractor.
HOME ADDITION SERVICES IN VANCOUVER

Every Type of Addition. One Experienced Team.

From First Conversation to Build-Ready Plans

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Second Story Additions

We add a full upper floor to your existing home — expanding bedrooms, bathrooms, and living space while preserving your footprint and maximizing your property’s long-term value.

Rear Extensions

A rear extension opens up your main floor — creating larger kitchens, dining areas, and indoor-outdoor connections that fundamentally transform how you use your home every day.

Primary Suite Additions

We design and build dedicated primary suites with the privacy, space, and finishing quality that makes a real difference to how you live — and how your home performs on the market.

Primary Suite Additions

We extend your living space outdoors with custom decks and covered outdoor areas designed to perform in Vancouver’s climate and complement your home’s architecture.

OUR HOME ADDITION PROCESS IN VANCOUVER

From First Conversation to Final Walkthrough

Every Kerr Design Build project follows a proven five-step process — designed to keep you informed, on budget, and confident at every stage of your home addition.

1

Consultation

We assess your property, goals, and budget — identifying what’s structurally possible and what permits your addition will require before any design work begins.

2

Design, Planning

Our designers develop drawings, space plans, and 3D renderings so you see your addition before construction begins. You sign off on every detail.

3

Permits & Approvals

We prepare a detailed fixed budget and manage the full City of Vancouver permit process — so there are no surprises when construction begins.

4

Construction

A dedicated project manager oversees your addition from start to finish — with the same team that designed it doing the build. No handoffs, no miscommunications.

5

Final Review & Handover

We walk the finished addition with you, address any final items, and make sure everything meets the standard you were promised from day one.

  • Covered outdoor deck with fire table, wood dining table, concrete built-in hutch, louvred privacy wall and skylights — Harbour Deck Addition, Coquitlam BC · Kerr Design Build
DECK ADDITION · HARBOUR CHIMES · COQUITLAM, BCThe Harbour Deck Addition

The Harbour Deck Addition

A second-storey cantilevered steel deck added to the back of a Harbour Chimes home in Coquitlam — engineered to float above the yard and frame a breathtaking view of Eagle Mountain. Eight months of complex permitting, structural work, and precision building. Every detail earned.

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HOME ADDITIONS FAQS IN VANCOUVER

Questions About Adding to Your Vancouver Home?

For most Vancouver homeowners, yes. Moving means land transfer tax, realtor fees, and giving up the neighbourhood you love. A well-designed addition gives you the space you need at a fraction of the total cost — and keeps you exactly where you want to be.

Every addition is different. Scope, structural complexity, finishes, and site conditions all affect cost. We provide a detailed budget during the feasibility phase so you have full clarity before committing to design or construction.

We handle everything in-house — design, planning, permits, and construction. You work with one team from your first consultation to final walkthrough. No separate designers, no coordination headaches. Explore Our Design Services →

We build second story additions, rear extensions, primary suite additions, deck additions, and more. If you’re unsure what’s possible on your property, start with a feasibility consultation.

Yes — virtually all home additions in Vancouver require a Building Permit, and some require a Development Permit as well. We manage the full permitting process in-house as part of our design-build service.

Timelines depend on scope and complexity. Every project includes design, permitting, and construction phases. We provide a detailed schedule at the start of your project so you always know what to expect and when.

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VANCOUVER HOME ADDITIONS & DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

Complete the form below and tell us about your project. Whether you’re planning a second story addition, a rear extension, a primary suite, or a deck — Kerr Design Build is here to help.

For over 35 years, we’ve been expanding Vancouver homes with thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship. A member of our team will be in touch shortly.

Or call us at  604-263-0343 

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR HOME ADDITION

Schedule a Consultation

VANCOUVER HOME ADDITIONS & DESIGN-BUILD SERVICES

Complete the form below and tell us about your project. Whether you’re planning a second story addition, a rear extension, a primary suite, or a deck — Kerr Design Build is here to help.

For over 35 years, we’ve been expanding Vancouver homes with thoughtful design and expert craftsmanship. A member of our team will be in touch shortly.

Or call us at  604-263-0343