Custom Home Builders in Victoria, BC

Building a new, custom home in Victoria, BC requires a distinct level of experience.

Horizon brings over 30 years of experience building custom homes and large-scale renovations in and around Victoria, BC. We love helping homeowners like you create personal living spaces that truly feel like home. Whether you’re starting your first new home construction or have been through the process before, we work closely with you to bring your ideas to life in a way that feels comfortable and enjoyable. There’s no time like the present!

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West Coast Modern Custom Homes entranceway

Why Build A Custom Home?

Building a custom home is much more than a housing decision; it’s an expression of your personality, aspirations, and the legacy you want to create. In crafting a space that mirrors your personal taste and priorities, every detail becomes a reflection of your distinctiveness, from a welcoming entranceway that greets guests to the state-of-the-art kitchen that becomes the heart of your home.

The process of creating your unique custom home requires a meticulous balance of form and function, where each element, from the building materials to the flow of spaces, to the integration of technology, serves to elevate your day-to-day living. To do this successfully, you will need to collaborate with a skilled home-building contractor at every stage of the process.

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Custom Home built in Cordova Bay Victoria

Cordova Bay Coastal

What Makes Horizon-Built Homes Different

Choosing a custom home builder for your Victoria home is a very personal decision, and we hear many reasons why our clients choose Horizon:

We are committed to finely crafted work.
We’re passionate about exceptional quality and the fine details in every aspect of our work.
Our honest and straightforward approach.
We’re transparent and don’t hide behind industry jargon.
We refer only to vetted, top-quality subcontractors.
Our partners share our extremely high-quality standards and work ethic.
You get one building team from start to finish.
The person in charge of your home understands your project and what’s important to you.
We bring deep experience in many architectural styles.
From modern to contemporary to net-zero homes, we have built them all.
We communicate clearly, frequently, and honestly.
You will be fully informed of how any changes will affect the cost and timeline of your project.

We start by listening to you — and we keep listening, every step of the way.

Why Horizon

Modern Custom Home built in Saanich Victoria

Fir Tree Glen

The Horizon Experience

Horizon Pacific Contracting brings more than thirty years of expertise to each custom home project in every building style. Our project managers are all construction veterans who work collaboratively with you to ensure your project runs smoothly, the budget is managed, and your questions are addressed quickly.

Our experienced build team is your team.

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Oceanfront custom home built in Victoria BC

Home Building FAQ

What happens if you build without a building permit?

If you’re constructing a new building, you’ll need a Building Permit from the Municipality in which the property exists, whether it is Oak Bay, Victoria, Saanich, or any of the 13 municipalities. The same goes if you’re altering an existing structure, demolishing one, lifting one, or finishing an undeveloped space like a basement.

The consequences could be severe. Read our entire article here > https://www.horizoncontracting.ca/about/faq/what-happens-if-i-build-without-a-permit/

What is the latest version of the BC building code?

The BC Building Code was updated in 2024, adding a variety of energy efficiency, accessibility and structural requirements for builders.

If you’re building a custom home here in BC, the BC Building Code (BCBC) is the guiding principle on how a structure must be built. The BCBC is a collection of provincial regulations that set minimum standards to ensure safety, health, accessibility, and structural integrity. The same rules apply for demolitions, alterations and renovations, plus the code has applications for residential and commercial buildings.

Read the complete article here > https://www.horizoncontracting.ca/about/faq/what-is-the-latest-version-of-the-bc-building-code/

How much does a custom home or large renovation cost to build in Victoria?

There are so many variables that factor into a new home construction cost. And, the short answer is it depends. Ballpark figures for building a custom home here in Victoria range from $400 to $1,000 per square foot. That’s a big range, and remember these numbers represent the general average and don’t consider all possible scenarios. Building a custom home is a complicated and constantly moving undertaking, and ballpark figures might not represent the house you are planning to build.

Read the entire article here > https://www.horizoncontracting.ca/about/faq/how-much-does-a-custom-home-or-renovation-project-in-victoria-bc-cost/

How long does it take to build a custom home?

As with the cost to build, the timeline for building a custom home in Victoria is impacted by a number of factors. Typical project durations range from 12 to 18 months from project kickoff to completion. This article explores some of the key project points that will influence your timeline and includes some tips on how to avoid delays.

There's a lot more information to share on this topic. To reach the complete article, follow this link > https://www.horizoncontracting.ca/about/faq/how-long-is-your-custom-home-build-or-renovation-going-to-take/