Design-Build Remodeling & Construction

Vancouver Renovations, Laneways, Custom Homes & Additions

Bring your vision to life with a:

Home Renovation
Custom Dream Home
Laneway Home
Duplex
Kitchen Renovation

20+ Years Experience

75+ Projects Delivered

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Our Expertise

What We Build

By Design Construction builds custom homes, duplexes, laneway houses, multiplex infill (3, 4, 6 units), and whole-home renovations across Vancouver, Burnaby, and North Vancouver. As a local design-build builder, we manage permits, zoning, and project delivery to provide greater clarity and certainty for high-budget projects.

Explore Your Options

Find the Right Path Forward

Every property, budget, and family is different. By Design helps you evaluate your options from building new to renovating, adding space, or creating a laneway or duplex so you can make a well-informed decision before moving forward.

We help you evaluate zoning, permitting, site conditions, and other planning considerations so you have a clearer picture of what may be possible.

Our Design-Build Process

Every By Design Construction project starts with understanding what you want to accomplish, what the property can support, and what makes sense for your budget. From there, we move through planning and construction with the major decisions made in the right order.

1 Consult

Understand the Project

We start with your goals, the property, your priorities, and your budget. Before jumping into design, we want to understand what you are trying to solve and what needs to be evaluated first.

2 Plan

Plan It Properly

This is where we work through feasibility, design, consultants, engineering, selections, permitting, and pre-construction decisions. The goal is to resolve as much as possible before construction starts.

3 Build

Build With a Clear Precision

Once the project is ready to move forward, By Design manages construction and coordinates the work required to bring the plan to life. You stay informed throughout the build, with decisions grounded in the scope and priorities established up front.

Expert Guidance

Zoning, Permits, and What You Can Build

Zoning, permits, site conditions, and municipal requirements can shape a Vancouver project long before construction begins. By Design Construction helps you understand these requirements early, so you can make better decisions about what to build and how to move forward.

Property and Zoning Review

We look at the property, local requirements, and your goals to help you understand what may be possible.

Permitting and Pre-Construction

We help coordinate the planning and permitting process, working through the requirements that need to be addressed before construction begins.

Site and Project Feasibility

Every property comes with its own considerations. We help identify the issues that could affect design, budget, servicing, or construction before they become surprises.

Explore Your Options

Custom home, addition, laneway home, duplex, or major renovation: we help you compare the possibilities and determine which direction makes the most sense.

Free Zoning Consultation

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Long-Term Value

Plan Your Home for Long-Term Value

When we help you plan a project, we’re not only thinking about what works today. We also consider how the decisions you make now could affect how you use the home, the property's flexibility, and its long-term value.

We’ll help you think through the bigger picture before you move forward with new construction, renovations, or adding space.

Know What Your Project Could Really Cost Before You Start

A construction number on its own doesn’t tell you much. Our Cost & Feasibility Guide helps Greater Vancouver homeowners understand realistic planning ranges, what belongs in an honest project budget, and the factors that can move costs before construction begins.

Inside, you’ll find:

Planning ranges for renovations, custom homes, duplexes, and laneway homes
The difference between construction cost and an all-in project budget
The six questions to ask before comparing builder quotes
An interactive tool to help identify which project may fit your property and goals

Nina Djuric

I would confidently recommend Bobby Purba and the By Design Construction Team to homeowners looking to explore renovation, custom home, duplex, or laneway house projects.

Bobby is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to construction, development, zoning, permits, timelines, and project planning. He does a great job of helping homeowners understand what may be possible with their property while providing realistic expectations from the start.

What stands out most is Bobby's ability to simplify what can often feel like a complicated process. He takes the time to educate homeowners, answer questions, and help them make informed decisions with confidence. Professional, responsive, and easy to talk to, Bobby is a great resource for anyone considering a future building or renovation project.

Phil Moore

I have proudly sold several of their projects, and the feedback has always been the same — exceptional after-service care, strong attention to detail, and a builder who genuinely cares about their homeowners long after possession. Highly recommend By Design Construction Inc to anyone looking for quality craftsmanship, professionalism, and customer service that truly stands behind their work.

Eric Rasmussen

Bobby Purba is a trusted resource for clients exploring Custom Home, Duplex, and Multiplex opportunities.

He offers clear, practical guidance on zoning, timelines, budgeting, and project feasibility, helping clients make informed decisions and move forward with confidence. His structured and straightforward approach creates a seamless path from initial feasibility and planning through to construction..
I truly enjoyed working with him and will highly recommend him going forward!

Dawar Zada

Bobby’s experience helps clients reduce risk, avoid costly mistakes, and move through planning and construction much more efficiently.

Chera-Noelle Rasmussen

Bobby Purba is an excellent resource for clients considering Custom Homes, Duplexes or Multiplex developments. He brings a strong understanding of zoning, permitting, budgeting and project feasibility, helping clients navigate the process with clarity and confidence. Bobby is knowledgeable, responsive and solutions-oriented, with a practical approach that helps streamline the path from initial concept through to construction. His ability to simplify complex development opportunities makes him a valuable asset for anyone looking to build or invest.

Sharmani Pillay

We recently had our home renovated by Bobby and his team at By Design Construction and we couldn't be happier with the results. The cabinets are gorgeous, and the tiling and flooring were expertly done.

Baltej Singh Dhillon

The company was a pleasure to work with.Work was completed in a timely fashion and we couldn't be more happier with the outcome. It increased not only the value of our home but made it more usable and added curb appeal. Bobby is very knowledgeable and there are no hidden surprises. He consulted with us on cost and ideas throughout the entire process, that worked within our budget.

Bobby managed the project with great insight and care, overseeing all aspects of the project making it stress free for us. We were appreciative of the care Bobby took, and how he paid attention to the details and areas that we had no expertise in , always providing guidance by citing other projects, allowing us to better understand the details of the project.

We would definitely recommend this company for any project, and have leaned on Bobby on advice and support on a number of projects.

Nancy Ghuman

Looking for knowledgeable and proficient builder?? Look no further than Bobby from BDC.

S Huang

Although we had to cancel our new build plans last minute, Bobby was always very professional and responsive throughout the design and application process.

Gurdeep P007

BDC had been amazing, always keeping the customers budget and interests in mind.

Akaash Bali

Bobby is extremely knowledgeable about development and construction processes. He makes himself available to answer questions and his professionalism and customer service is unmatched. Give Bobby a call and you won't be disappointed!

Michael Herdman

We had a very positive experience with Bobby. We decided to postpone our build for personal reasons but he was very helpful and professional when we were working with him in the design phase.

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BY DESIGN CONSTRUCTION

About Us

Founded by Bobby Purba, By Design Construction is a Greater Vancouver home builder and renovation company focused on major renovations, additions, custom homes, and laneway homes.

Bobby grew up around construction in a family of experienced builders. He later studied finance, economics, and software engineering before moving into construction full-time. That background continues to shape the way we approach every project: understand the home, look carefully at the numbers, plan ahead, and help homeowners make informed decisions before construction begins.

We work with homeowners from the early planning stages through construction, helping them understand what is possible and what makes sense for their home, budget, and long-term plans.

For some families, that means renovating an older home instead of moving. For others, it may mean adding more space for a growing family, creating a more functional layout, preparing for aging in place, or building a laneway home for family or additional flexibility.

Our approach is practical, collaborative, and detail-oriented. We take the time to understand how you live, what is working in your home, what is not, and what you want the finished space to accomplish.

From planning and coordination through construction and the final walk-through, our goal is to make the process clear and well-managed while creating a home that is thoughtful, functional, and built for the long term.

ABOUT US

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Ready to Take the Next Step on Your Home Project?

Whether you’re planning a renovation, addition, laneway home, duplex, or custom home, the next step is understanding what makes sense for your property, goals, budget, and timeline.

Reach out to By Design Construction to talk through your ideas. We’ll help you understand your options, identify the important planning and feasibility considerations, and determine a clear path forward.

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Vancouver Renovations, Laneways, Custom Homes & Additions

Start Your Home Project

What We Build

Multiplex & Multifamily

Duplex & Laneway

Custom Home

Home Renovations

Find the Right Path Forward

Our Design-Build Process

Understand the Project

Plan It Properly

Build With a Clear Precision

Zoning, Permits, and What You Can Build

Property and Zoning Review

Permitting and Pre-Construction

Site and Project Feasibility

Explore Your Options

Plan Your Home for Long-Term Value

Know What Your Project Could Really Cost Before You Start

Customer Reviews

See Our Renovation, Duplex, and Custom Home Work

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About Us

Ready to Take the Next Step on Your Home Project?

Whether you’re planning a renovation, addition, laneway home, duplex, or custom home, the next step is understanding what makes sense for your property, goals, budget, and timeline.

Reach out to By Design Construction to talk through your ideas. We’ll help you understand your options, identify the important planning and feasibility considerations, and determine a clear path forward.