Construction & Renovation Services in Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows

The housing stock in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows spans well over a century but is weighted heavily toward newer construction. Silver Valley homes, built from the early 2000s onward, are typically 2,400-3,400 sq ft two-storey designs with concrete foundations, engineered floor systems, and builder-grade finishes. Albion's 1970s-90s ranchers and split-levels range from 1,400 to 2,200 sq ft and sit on generous lots, often with mature landscaping and aging roofing and siding systems. Haney's older core has character homes from the 1920s through 1960s, many with post-and-beam construction, original wood windows, and crawl-space or partial-basement foundations. Rural properties in Whonnock, Websters Corners, and the Pitt Meadows agricultural fringe may have farm structures, workshops, and outbuildings alongside the primary residence, requiring specialized contractor knowledge for agricultural building code compliance.

Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows present a bifurcated renovation market unlike anywhere else in Metro Vancouver. On one hand, you have Silver Valley — a massive development where homes are 5-20 years old, structurally sound, and built to modern BC Building Code standards — where the renovation demand is overwhelmingly about customization and upgrades rather than structural necessity. Homeowners in Silver Valley want to replace builder-grade laminate with engineered hardwood, swap out basic kitchen cabinetry for custom designs, and finish basements that were left as concrete shells by the developer. On the other hand, established neighbourhoods like Haney, Hammond, and Albion have homes ranging from 30 to over 100 years old, requiring comprehensive renovation approaches. The 1970s-80s Albion ranchers typically need full kitchen and bathroom modernization, window replacement, re-roofing, and often foundation waterproofing repairs. Older Haney homes may require seismic retrofitting, complete plumbing and electrical system replacement, and envelope upgrades to meet modern energy efficiency expectations. Rural properties in Whonnock, Websters Corners, and agricultural areas of Pitt Meadows add a third dimension. These properties may be on well water and septic systems, require longer contractor travel times (affecting project costs), and often involve agricultural building components that fall under different code requirements. Properties within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) face strict limitations on non-farm structures, including secondary suites, accessory buildings, and home size — the BC Agricultural Land Commission must approve certain construction activities on ALR land. Pitt Meadows' compact urban core offers a more conventional renovation market, with 1980s-2000s townhomes and single-family homes needing the standard suite of updates. The West Coast Express station makes transit-oriented renovations, including secondary suites for commuter tenants, particularly viable in this community.

Building permits in Maple Ridge are issued by the City of Maple Ridge Planning and Development Services, while Pitt Meadows permits are handled through the City of Pitt Meadows Development Services. Both cities enforce the BC Building Code (BCBC). Electrical permits and inspections are administered by Technical Safety BC (TSBC), and gas work requires permits from TSBC as well. Properties on ALR land must obtain Agricultural Land Commission approval before applying for building permits for non-farm structures. Flood construction level (FCL) requirements apply to properties in designated floodplain areas — the FCL in Maple Ridge is set relative to the Fraser River and varies by location, but is typically 7.5m geodetic elevation or higher.