01 · Project overview

Tell us about the project.

Start with the basics. These answers frame the scope before we dig into specifics.

Approximate total living area
Approximate is fine — we adjust during the detailed review. Include all conditioned and semi-conditioned space.
4,500sqft
100 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000
Location
Vancouver
North Shore
Whistler / Sea-to-Sky
Gulf Islands
Sunshine Coast
Canada
Design stage
Where is the architectural design today?
Concept / massing
Early sketches or ideas
Schematic design
Floor plans and elevations
Design development
Materials and systems selected
Construction documents
Issue-for-permit or IFP set
Do you have an architect engaged?
Yes
Not yet
02 · Program & structures

How is the home laid out?

Levels, basement, garage, and anything else on the property.

Number of levels
1
2
3
4+
Below-grade space
None
Crawlspace
Full basement
Garage
None
Single
Double
Triple+
Additional structures
Select all that apply.
Garage
Pool house
Studio / workshop
Sauna / steam
Guest suite
None
03 · Site conditions

What does the site look like?

Site conditions are one of the largest cost variables. Even rough answers help frame the budget.

Topography
Flat
Minimal grading required
Moderate slope
Retaining or stepped foundation
Steep / challenging
Significant engineering required
Site access
Standard
Normal residential access
Limited
Narrow lane or shared access
Difficult
Barge, crane, or heli-access
Existing site condition
Vacant lot
Demolition required
Renovating existing
Known site constraints
Select all that apply.
Waterfront
Known geotech issues
Environmental setbacks
Heritage designation
Wildfire interface zone
None known
04 · Structure & envelope

How is it built?

Structure and envelope drive roughly 30-40% of hard costs. Select what's known — "undecided" is a valid answer.

Primary structure
Wood frame
Conventional or engineered lumber
Steel + wood hybrid
Steel moment frames with wood infill
Concrete + wood hybrid
Concrete podium or retaining with wood above
Primarily concrete
Board-formed, ICF, or post-tensioned
Glazing level
Standard
Typical window-to-wall ratio
Above average
Large windows, feature glass
Extensive
Curtain wall, floor-to-ceiling
Roof type
Pitched / conventional
Flat membrane
Mixed (flat + pitched)
Green roof
Primary exterior cladding
Wood / cedar
Stone
Metal panel
Stucco
Mixed materials
Undecided
05 · Interior scope

Interior expectations.

Finishes, millwork, and specialty rooms are where budgets diverge fastest. Give us a sense of where you're aiming.

Kitchen
Standard
Custom
Ultra-custom
Undecided
Bathrooms
Standard
Custom
Ultra-custom
Undecided
Millwork & cabinetry
Standard
Custom
Bespoke
Undecided
Flooring
Standard
Upgraded
Premium
Undecided
Specialty rooms
Select all that apply.
Wine cellar
Home theater
Gym
Spa / sauna
Elevator
None
06 · Mechanical & landscape

Systems and outdoor scope.

HVAC, automation, and outdoor program round out the cost picture.

HVAC system
Standard forced air
Radiant + forced air
Geothermal
Mini split system
Smart home / automation
None
Basic
Comprehensive
Undecided
Pool or spa
None
Pool
Pool + spa
Undecided
Landscaping scope
Basic
Grading, seeding, basic planting
Moderate
Designed landscape, hardscape, lighting
Extensive
Retaining, outdoor kitchen, water features
Undecided
07 · Budget & timeline

Final details.

A target budget helps us calibrate expectations. If you don't have one yet, that's exactly what we'll help define.

Do you have a target construction budget?
Yes, roughly
Not yet — help me define it
Target construction start
Within 6 months
6 – 12 months
12 – 24 months
Just exploring
Anything else we should know?
Drawings (optional)
Plans, sections, or elevations help us refine the estimate. PDF preferred. Up to 5 files, max 8 MB total.
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