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Does anyone have any recommendations for a reputable custom home builder in richmond? we are thinking of potentially building a new house and we got a 6000 sq/ft lot. So thats roughly a 3000 sq/ft home.
Not really sure what the going rate is per sq/ft for a new custom home (i know i know depends on finishings) but does anyone know what is roughly the rate from low to high?
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07-24-2017, 06:36 PM
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You know home builders can cross bridges right?
Unless that's your politically correct way of saying "looking for Asian builder" LOL
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07-24-2017, 06:52 PM
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European builder. Nuff said.
Yes, there are bad ones, but.............
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07-24-2017, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by hchang  You know home builders can cross bridges right?
Unless that's your politically correct way of saying "looking for Asian builder" LOL | Nah man some don't even wanna come to Richmond. I wanted to use wallmark homes but they don't come to Richmond for some reason. I guess the terrain is too difficult to ensure proper quality (just a guess) but a lot of good builders won't do Richmond.
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07-25-2017, 03:12 AM
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i'd build my home from recommendations on Revscene for sure.
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07-25-2017, 05:35 AM
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^ ya, I took advice from rev scene and the builder put car spoilers instead of gutters on my house I built.
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07-25-2017, 06:56 AM
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A lot of builders will not work in Richmond due to the lengthy and arduous process at city hall to obtain permits. The city is back logged with building permits from builders due to the hot market and demand in Richmond, and a lot of red tape is involved. Unless you understand their process and know the right people, you can be waiting an eternity to build a home of any kind.
badhobz is right in asking specifically for one who specializes in Richmond (or is based in Richmond.) I only know of this because a relative of mine was asked to put his home up for sale and for the builders to build him a new one on the same lot as part of the deal.
I'll have to ask my uncle is they are still around. He's still getting offers from what I have been told a few months ago.
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07-25-2017, 10:04 AM
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Custom home builders in Richmond should consider offering to build concrete barriers to customers given the amount of shitty drivers in that city.  
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07-25-2017, 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by MG1 European builder. Nuff said.
Yes, there are bad ones, but............. | And they will charge way more. The guy who installed our tanks and pumps at our gas station was from India but he was white. His family had been there for 100+ years.
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07-25-2017, 10:38 AM
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07-25-2017, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Badhobz Does anyone have any recommendations for a reputable custom home builder in richmond? we are thinking of potentially building a new house and we got a 6000 sq/ft lot. So thats roughly a 3000 sq/ft home.
Not really sure what the going rate is per sq/ft for a new custom home (i know i know depends on finishings) but does anyone know what is roughly the rate from low to high?
Appreciate it! | I'm a partner at a residential design services firm, previously I was with a global 100 architecture firm. Currently have a few projects under construction all over the GVRD. I do have a lot of familiarity with Richmond homes and local building code. My firm shares an office with a very reputable builder so whatever you need I can help or at least send you in the right direction. Shoot me a PM we'll chat.
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07-25-2017, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by bcrdukes A lot of builders will not work in Richmond due to the lengthy and arduous process at city hall to obtain permits. The city is back logged with building permits from builders due to the hot market and demand in Richmond, and a lot of red tape is involved. Unless you understand their process and know the right people, you can be waiting an eternity to build a home of any kind.
badhobz is right in asking specifically for one who specializes in Richmond (or is based in Richmond.) I only know of this because a relative of mine was asked to put his home up for sale and for the builders to build him a new one on the same lot as part of the deal.
I'll have to ask my uncle is they are still around. He's still getting offers from what I have been told a few months ago. | Not particularly true unless you're comparing with further out places like POCO or Surrey.
Richmond takes 8-10 weeks for full permit release. I can apply at City Hall any time of the day in about 30 minutes. Any issues can be resolved in a week.
To compare with Vancouver which takes 8 months and I show up at 8am, line up outside and lose the entire day waiting. Not to mention the fact that Vancouver is the only jurisdiction in North America with its own building code.
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07-25-2017, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Manic! And they will charge way more. The guy who installed our tanks and pumps at our gas station was from India but he was white. His family had been there for 100+ years. | Manic! used a white guy from India 
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07-25-2017, 12:59 PM
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RS is my go-to place for referrals. i've had at least 3 different companies referred to by different RS members to do work on my home.
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07-25-2017, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by GLOW RS is my go-to place for referrals. i've had at least 3 different companies referred to by different RS members to do work on my home. | funny you say that, I think a couple engineers also got advice from here on the structure of bridges
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07-25-2017, 01:40 PM
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You can't throw a stone anywhere in Richmond without hitting a giant house with a sign in front citing "Luxury Custom Built Home".
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07-25-2017, 02:50 PM
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I would guess about $300-350sq ft min to sky is the limit depending on building flat on ground, Quality of wood 2x4 or 2x6 construction, Chip board or plywood etc....
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Originally Posted by Badhobz Does anyone have any recommendations for a reputable custom home builder in richmond? we are thinking of potentially building a new house and we got a 6000 sq/ft lot. So thats roughly a 3000 sq/ft home.
Not really sure what the going rate is per sq/ft for a new custom home (i know i know depends on finishings) but does anyone know what is roughly the rate from low to high?
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07-25-2017, 03:15 PM
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Build it yourself. Friend of mine had no idea about building a house a few years and now he's on his 6th project. Not as a hard as it sounds but it is time consuming.
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07-25-2017, 03:20 PM
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Nothing says luxury like OSB sheathing and particle board cabinets!
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07-25-2017, 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Urrtoast I would guess about $300-350sq ft min to sky is the limit depending on building flat on ground, Quality of wood 2x4 or 2x6 construction, Chip board or plywood etc....
Good Luck | You're wayyyyyyyyy over. That's closer to British properties pricing.
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07-25-2017, 07:19 PM
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Just wondering what you think would be right for richmond
My realtor is building a home roughly the size of It's and I think he signed a contract at 250/sq feet
Of course...the guys he used r taking their sweet time lol
Good luck OP dealing with trades for the past year was stressful..dealing with them now to get shit touched up is a pain
My interior designer designed a home built by Kemp construction in Richmond in sunnymede area..but me thinks there might be a Euro premium on them lol
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07-25-2017, 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bananana You're wayyyyyyyyy over. That's closer to British properties pricing. | No offence but your logic is misguided..
Where the house goes doesn't really matter. It's dependent on materials and how custom you want to go.. obviously British properties would be more exquisite due to people wanting to keep up with the Jones' but 300-350/ft isn't crazy by any strech for a custom home no matter where the land is.
I have a friend who builds high end homes in the 5-600/ft range.
Nice 3000 sq ft home I'd probably budget 900k with a +/- 15% buffer in mind.
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Originally Posted by beatdownvictim Just wondering what you think would be right for richmond
My realtor is building a home roughly the size of It's and I think he signed a contract at 250/sq feet
Of course...the guys he used r taking their sweet time lol
Good luck OP dealing with trades for the past year was stressful..dealing with them now to get shit touched up is a pain
My interior designer designed a home built by Kemp construction in Richmond in sunnymede area..but me thinks there might be a Euro premium on them lol | Yes there is. I tried Sarah gallop and Kemp last year. Sarah wanted 50k for some designs which I thought was a bit unreasonable (includes only 2 revisions) and Kemp wanted 350 per sqft starting.
I thought for sure they were overcharging just because they could as there aren't many European builders in Richmond or willing to work in Richmond.
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07-25-2017, 07:55 PM
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Someone built a East side home on a 45 x110 lot. Friend paid bout 180 to 190 per foot.
I had some quotes as well for a future house, got prices of 250 to 280 per foot. But, I was asking for alot more in terms of quality and what I expected.
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07-25-2017, 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Badhobz Yes there is. I tried Sarah gallop and Kemp last year. Sarah wanted 50k for some designs which I thought was a bit unreasonable (includes only 2 revisions) and Kemp wanted 350 per sqft starting.
I thought for sure they were overcharging just because they could as there aren't many European builders in Richmond or willing to work in Richmond. | 50k for designs??? Damn that's...alot we spent about 15k altogether with them in fees for doing the interior and furniture stuff
Great people but somethings were missed after we built
I asked for several referrals for millwork and cabinets and the ones they referred is was double the price of the Chinese dudes we used 
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