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What Is Included
A custom home comes with a lot of moving parts. Here's what that looks like with us, from the first conversation about your lot to the day we hand you the keys.
Design coordination
We work alongside your designer or architect, or we can point you to local people we trust. The earlier we are involved, the easier it is to design a home that builds well.
Permit management
We help guide the build through the permit process, working closely with the designer and the local authority so the project is set up properly from day one.
Budget planning
We work through realistic numbers early, including site costs, finishes, and the things that are easy to forget at the start. The goal is no surprises later.
Full construction
From foundation to finish, we run the build with our crew and our trusted subtrades. Derek is on site through the whole process.
Handover support
When the home is done, we walk you through it, sort out the final details, and stay accessible after move in.
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Net Zero Qualified Custom Homes
Don May Construction is a Qualified Net Zero Builder. That training shows up in how we design, plan and build, not as a marketing label. It also means your home is not built to the minimum of today's code, so it still holds up as the standards move.
Net Zero Qualified Custom Homes
Your house is designed around orientation, insulation, air sealing, glazing sizes.
Better envelope decisions
A tight, well-insulated envelope is the foundation for a comfortable, durable home.
Lower operating costs
A well built home costs less to heat, cool, and run, year after year. Over the life of a home, that adds up.
Future-ready home design
A Net Zero Qualified approach gives you the option to add solar, battery storage, or other upgrades later, with the home already set up to take them.
Recent Custom Home Projects
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Frequently asked
questions
How long does a custom home build take?
Every custom home is different, and the timeline depends on the design, the site, the permitting, and the scope of finishes. We do not quote timelines without a real conversation. Reach out and we will talk through what is involved and give you a realistic schedule for your project.
Can Don May build a Net Zero home?
Yes. Don May Construction is a Net Zero Qualified Builder through the Canadian Home Builders' Association.
For a new home, that means we can work with the designer, energy advisor, and homeowner to plan around the performance targets required for a Net Zero or Net Zero Ready build. In BC, energy performance is also tied to the BC Energy Step Code, so the right approach depends on the home, the site, the budget, and the level of certification the owner wants to pursue.
Do you work with my architect or designer?
Yes. We regularly work alongside the homeowner's chosen architect or designer. We can also recommend local people we have worked with in the past if you do not have one yet.
How early should I contact a builder before buying land?
Earlier is better. A short conversation before you buy a lot can save you from surprises around servicing, setbacks, slope, soils, and permitting. We are happy to look at a lot you are considering and give you a straight read on it.
Memberships, certifications & insurance
Talk to the Generational Builder Who's Been Building Here Since 1973
If you're planning a new home, or simply have a question, contact us directly. We'll discuss your project and respond with clear next steps.
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