Custom Home Builder in Coquitlam
Major Homes builds custom homes across Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities, from family residences in Westwood Plateau to modern builds in Burke Mountain and infill projects across central Coquitlam.
Coquitlam has become one of Greater Vancouver's most active custom home markets, with a strong mix of larger lots, mountain views, and growing transit access. Major Homes has worked across Coquitlam's neighbourhoods for years, building family homes in Westwood Plateau, modern residences in Burke Mountain, and infill custom builds in Maillardville, Como Lake, and central Coquitlam. Each area has its own zoning bylaws and neighbourhood character. We know how to navigate the City of Coquitlam permit process and design homes that fit the block while standing on their own.
Three ways to build in Coquitlam
Custom home
A new house designed around your lot and how you live, usually with a legal suite. 10 to 14 months of construction after permits.
How a custom build runsCoach or laneway home
A detached home in the backyard while you keep living in the main house. Most builds run $350K to $550K all-in.
Coach home costs and rentsDuplex or multiplex
Two to six homes on one lot where the municipality allows it. Seven questions and we check your zoning.
See what your lot can holdHow many homes a Coquitlam lot can hold
Verified September 15, 2026- Typical lot
- Up to 6 homes
- Near frequent transit
- Yes, with Evergreen Line transit overlays in effect.
- Coach house
- Coach houses and secondary suites allowed on most single-family lots.
Compliant. The City identified more than 22,000 eligible lots when it adopted its bylaw. Larger lots on Westwood Plateau and in central Coquitlam carry the most options. Slope and view corridor rules still apply on the plateau.
Rules change after council votes. See every Metro Vancouver municipality side by side, or send us the address and we check it.
Neighbourhoods We Build In
Westwood Plateau
An established hillside neighbourhood with larger lots, mountain views, and a quiet, family focused atmosphere. Custom homes here range from updated traditional to contemporary modern.
Burke Mountain
One of Coquitlam's fastest growing communities, with newer larger lots, mountain backdrops, and proximity to outdoor recreation. Popular for modern custom builds.
Maillardville
Coquitlam's historic Francophone neighbourhood, with a mix of heritage character homes and infill custom builds. Walking distance to amenities and transit.
Como Lake
A central Coquitlam neighbourhood with mature streets, family schools, and steady demand for tear down and rebuild custom homes.
Eagle Ridge
Elevated lots above Port Moody Inlet with city and water views. Ideal for custom homes designed around the view line.
Building Considerations
- +City of Coquitlam zoning bylaws and density rules
- +Slope and view corridor considerations on Westwood Plateau and Eagle Ridge
- +FireSmart construction near forest interface in Burke Mountain
- +Heritage character review in parts of Maillardville
- +Tri Cities transit oriented development planning in central Coquitlam
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Coquitlam allows up to six homes on eligible single-family lots, with transit overlays along the Evergreen Line. The City identified more than 22,000 eligible lots when it adopted its bylaw. Slope and view corridor rules still apply on Westwood Plateau and Eagle Ridge.
The City of Coquitlam typically processes building permits in 10 to 16 weeks for straightforward single family applications. Complex projects involving variances or rezoning can take 4 to 8 months. Major Homes manages the full permit process on your behalf.
Yes. Both neighbourhoods are active areas of work for us. We have completed custom homes in each, working within the Coquitlam zoning bylaws, slope rules, and any applicable design guidelines.
Yes. Coquitlam allows secondary suites and coach houses on most single family lots. We handle design, permitting, and construction to the City's secondary suite and coach house regulations.
Begin With a Consultation
A 60 to 90 minute consultation. We review your goals, the lot, and your budget range, and you leave with a written summary and the next steps.
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