2x CUSTOM HOME BUILDER OF THE YEAR: 2013 & 2022
A Georgie Awards’ Prestigious Award
Past President of HAVAN
Previously served as President of the Homebuilders Association Vancouver
BC’S FIRST MASTER RESIDENTIAL BUILDER
CHBA Master Builder Certified in 2016
Winner – National Award of Housing Excellence
National President 2021/22
Canadian Home Builders' Association
Georgie Award Winner – Customer Satisfaction Award
Net Zero High Performance Builder
Vancouver’s Custom Home Builder.
Built to a Higher Standard.
Two-time Georgie Award Winner.
BC's First Master Residential Builder.
Built The Clay Way.
From the first sketch to the final key, we build custom homes in Greater Vancouver with the craftsmanship, transparency, and building science that turn your vision into a home your family grows into and never outgrows.
2× Custom Home Builder of the Year Georgie Awards — 2013 & 2022
BC's First Master Residential Builder CHBA Certified, 2016
National CHBA President Canadian Home Builders' Association, 2021/22
BBB A+ Rated: 20+ Years of Accredited Excellence
Custom Home Construction in Vancouver
At Clay Construction, we’ve been building award-winning custom homes across Greater Vancouver for over two decades bringing the same uncompromising standards to every build, regardless of size or neighbourhood.
We don't just build houses. We build engineered, high-performance homes that are healthier, more comfortable, more energy-efficient, and more durable than what the industry standard demands. Every Clay home is guided by 30 proven standards we call The Clay Way from how we pour your foundation, to the photo documentation we take behind every wall, to the comprehensive Homeowner's Manual we hand you on move-in day.
When you hire Clay Construction, you're hiring a two-time Georgie Award Custom Home Builder of the Year in BC, led by a former national president of the Canadian Home Builders' Association. That's not just experience, that's industry leadership.
What Sets Clay Construction Apart
EXCELLENCE. BACKED BY SCIENCE.
See Your Project Anytime.
24/7 Client Portal Access.
A Commitment To Quality.
Building a custom home in Vancouver is one of the most exciting decisions you'll make. It should also be one of the most rewarding. That's the promise behind The Clay Way. Here are the four core commitments that govern everything we do:
Great Communication
You share your aspirations. We share our expertise. Together, we design the home you've always imagined. You'll have a dedicated point of contact, access to your project through your client portal, and a team that stays ahead of every decision so you're never left wondering what's happening on site.
SKILLFUL MANAGEMENT
Our experienced project managers control every detail from schedules, subtrades and inspections to permits, and materials. Projects stay on track. Surprises stay off the job site. We manage the complexity so you enjoy the process.
TRANSPARENT FINANCIALS
This is where we stand apart. From your first thorough estimate to the final invoice, every dollar is accounted for and shared with you. You'll receive a balance report, itemized expenses tracked against your approved budget, and complete financial documentation from start to finish. We call it Transparent Financials because you deserve to know exactly where your money is going, every step of the way.
CRAFTSMANSHIP
Our commitment to quality isn't a slogan, it's the standard. From the first pour to the final walkthrough, every detail is managed, documented, and held to account.
We pour footings and foundations separately, eliminating the wood rot risk. We document the inside of every wall with hundreds of photos that become part of your Homeowner's Manual. These aren't upsells. This is standard. We call it The Clay Way.
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Services We Offer
CUSTOM HOME BUILDING
Your home, designed around your life. We collaborate with your architect or connect you with our trusted design partners to bring every detail to life.
WHOLE HOME RENOVATIONS
Major renovation projects require the same discipline as a new build. We apply The Clay Way to every renovation from initial estimate to final walkthrough.
High-Performance Homes: Net Zero Home, Passive Homes, and Beyond
Vancouver's building code is raising the bar and Clay Construction has been ahead of it for years. We are able to build to Net Zero home and Passive House standards.
HIGH-PERFORMANCE HOMES
High-performance construction goes beyond code compliance. This is the standard we build to. Superior wall assemblies with exterior rigid insulation eliminate thermal bridging including a superior exterior airtight envelope. Our previous 2-year average 0.48 air changes per hour (ACH) surpassed industry benchmarks delivering a home that's quieter, more comfortable, and dramatically more energy-efficient.
Every High-Performance Clay home includes:
- Exterior rigid insulation eliminating thermal bridging
- Superior airtight envelope construction averaging 0.48 ACH
- Every wall documented with photos before insulation is installed
- Healthier indoor air options, including low-VOC material specifications
NET ZERO HOMES
A Net Zero home produces as much energy as it consumes over the course of a year. Clay Construction is a CHBA-qualified Net Zero and Net Zero-Ready builder.
A home is made up of many systems, and every system affects the others. Envelope, HVAC, ventilation, and renewable energy don't operate in isolation. When building science and construction experience aren't applied to how these systems work together, the consequences show up where you least expect them: mould, condensation, equipment that underperforms, a home that never quite feels comfortable, and mechanical systems that wear out years too soon.
We design and build each system with the others in mind, so everything works together from day one, and keeps working for decades.
PASSIVE HOUSE
Passive House is the most rigorous energy standard in residential construction. It requires exceptional airtightness, triple-glazed windows, continuous insulation, and a heat recovery ventilation system that provides fresh, filtered air year-round without opening a window or relying heavily on active heating.
Clay Construction has the building science expertise to achieve this standard. Passive House homes are quieter, healthier, and more resilient than any other build type
AWARD-WINNING.
INDUSTRY-LEADING.
INDEPENDENTLY VERIFIED.
Our reputation is built on job sites and in the homes of Vancouver families who trusted us with their most important investment.
- Grand Georgie Award — Best Custom Home Builder x2
- Grand Georgie Award — Best Kitchen Under $200K
- Grand Georgie Award — Customer Satisfaction
- National Award Winner — Best Kitchen Under $100K
- CHBA BC — BC's First Master Residential Builder
- National CHBA Past President
- Past President, HAVAN (Homebuilders Association Vancouver)
- Peter Simpson Award for Integrity, GVHBA
- BBB A+ Accredited Business 20+ Years
- GVHBA Builder Member of the Year
What Our Clients Say
Our Process
Step 1 — Consultation & Discovery
We meet to understand your vision, your site, your budget, and your timeline. No pressure. No obligation. Just a genuine conversation about what's possible.
Step 2 — Pre-Construction, Design & Estimate
We work through the design phase with you, bringing construction knowledge into the conversation early. Integrated design results is a detailed, itemized estimate built around your finishes, your features, and every foreseeable cost.
Step 3 — Approvals, Budget & Contract
Once you approve the estimate, we establish the formal budget and execute contracts. Everything is documented and uploaded to your client portal.
Step 4 — Permitting & Pre-Construction
Our team handles the zoning, permit applications, and (structural, geotechnical, building envelope, etc) engineering so that by the time groundbreaking arrives, every detail is in order.
Step 5 — Construction & Reporting
Construction begins. You receive bi-weekly invoices and balance reports. Daily logs and site photography are uploaded to your portal in real time. Hundreds of photos document every wall cavity before insulation goes in. You always know exactly where your project stands.
Step 6 — Final Walkthrough & Handover
We conduct a detailed room-by-room orientation before you move in. Deficiencies are addressed promptly (though there are rarely any). You receive your custom Homeowner's Manual complete with photos, warranties, product documentation, and everything you need to know about your home.
Step 7 — Ongoing Warranty Support
Your Clay home comes with full Travelers' 2/5/10 Home Warranty coverage: 2-year on mechanical systems, 5-year on building envelope, 10-year on structure. We stay in touch because our relationship doesn't end on move-in day.
Custom Home Builder Serving Greater Vancouver
Clay Construction builds high-performance custom homes throughout Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley:
City of Vancouver
West Vancouver
North Vancouver
Richmond
Burnaby
New Westminster
Coquitlam
Port Moody
Delta
Surrey
White Rock
Langley
FAQs About Building a Custom Home
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Vancouver?
Custom home construction costs in Greater Vancouver typically range from $600 to $1200+ per square foot depending on finishes, site conditions, and performance standards. Clay Construction provides a detailed, itemized estimate before any contract is signed so you understand exactly what you're getting for every dollar.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Vancouver?
Most custom home builds in Greater Vancouver take 14 to 22 months from permit approval to completion, depending on the complexity of the design and site conditions. Clay Construction uses a client portal to keep clients updated on schedule milestones in real-time throughout the build.
What is a Net Zero home, and should I build one?
A Net Zero home is designed to produce as much energy as it consumes annually. A properly designed Net Zero home reduces monthly energy costs significantly, qualifies for government rebates, and commands a premium at resale. Clay Construction is a CHBA-Qualified Net Zero Home builder.
What is a Passive House, and how is it different from a high-performance home?
Passive House is the strictest residential energy standard in the world, requiring exceptional airtightness, triple-glazed windows, continuous insulation, and a heat recovery ventilation system. A high-performance home meets elevated energy standards but may not reach the Passive House threshold. Clay Construction is capable of building to both standards.
What neighborhoods do you build in?
Clay Construction serves all of Greater Vancouver including:
- City of Vancouver
- West Vancouver
- North Vancouver
- Richmond
- Burnaby
- New Westminster
- Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Delta
- Surrey
- White Rock
- Langley
Contact us to discuss your specific site.
Ready to Build Your Custom Home in Vancouver?
Every great build starts with an honest conversation. Tell us about your vision, your site, and your timeline and we'll tell you what's possible.
