Building a custom home in Chilliwack? If you already own a piece of property in Chilliwack, or you’re searching for the right lot, you may be looking to build your forever home. If so you’ve come to the right place. We have plenty of advice and experience if you’re looking to build that dream home in Chilliwack or the Upper Fraser Valley.
Work with a Local Team
As the owners of Alair Homes Chilliwack, Chris and Joyce Klaassen (that’s us!) are very familiar with the area. We’ve been living here for years. We have great relationships with local designers, consultants and the trades. Knowing how to put the right team together is invaluable when you’re looking to build a custom home in Chilliwack.
Experience Counts when Building a Custom Home in Chilliwack
Building a custom home in Chilliwack may be one of the biggest projects you’ll ever undertake. Before you begin, ensure your team has a proven track record. And not just of completing custom home projects. Also look to see if past projects have been built to the level of quality that you expect. High quality construction and excellent client service requires top tier building expertise and communication.
Verify Zoning
Many regions in Chilliwack and the surrounding areas are in the flood plains. Plus, other areas of this region are part of the Agricultural Land Reserve or in geotechnical hazard zones, due to steep slopes. Each of these types of areas have specific building and design requirements. You need to work with a team that can navigate these specifications in order to complete a successful project.
Check Access to Services
Many of the nicer acreage locations in Chilliwack will require a well with water treatment and a septic field for sanitary waste. We are familiar with local neighbourhoods and can advise you of potential items to look out for. And of course, we’re very experienced when it comes to installing such requirements.
An Integrated Design Process
At Alair Homes, we firmly believe that great planning results in great projects and happy clients.
As your builder, we work with the architect, interior designer, and engineers as a collaborative team. This helps us ensure that our projects meet budget projections. We also take into account all the ‘little things’ right up front. Leaving the smaller details to later on in construction can just lead to cost and schedule overruns. Working in this way allows us to create firm pricing plans during the planning phase. No one wants surprises during construction.
Need Guidance in Building your Custom Home in Chilliwack?
We are happy to meet with you and research your property or a property you are considering purchasing. We often do this (free of charge!) to help our clients make decisions on a specific property. And of course, once you’ve settled on a property we’ll work with you to ensure you get the home of your dreams.