--- title: "Averra Developments Inc. — Home Builders | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/averra-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~939753143 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~939753143.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Averra Developments Inc." category: ["Home Builders"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/018336f80ff2752a_1549-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "525 W 8th Ave #800, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1C6, Canada" latitude: 49.2601 longitude: -123.121 phone: "(604) 356-0051" website: http://www.averra.ca rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 213 last_updated: 2026-08-23 --- # Averra Developments Inc. > Vancouver's Award Winning & Transparent Custom Builder Original Houzz profile: [Averra Developments Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/averra-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~939753143) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Builders - **Location:** Vancouver, BC - **Serves:** Vancouver - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Averra Developments is an award-winning Vancouver custom home builder with +15 years of experience. Averra specializes in single & multi-family homes (duplexes and triplexes) and laneway houses. In addition we are a qualified NetZero builder. Our managing partners are Guy and Gavin. They formed Averra Developments in 2007 from their shared passion for design and building quality homes. Their approach with clients is "hands-on" and they are committed to transparency, high-quality workmanship and attention to detail with construction, service and management. Over the years, Averra has proudly build strong long-term relationships with clients, trades, and suppliers; an approach that has positioned Averra as one of Vancouver's leading home builders. When Guy and Gavin aren’t busy on-site, they can be found at the hockey rink or on the soccer pitch; either playing with their own teams or coaching and cheering on one of their kid’s teams. ### Services Provided - New Home Construction - Custom Homes - Home Additions - Green Building - Project Management - Site Planning ### Areas Served - Vancouver ### Typical Job Cost CAD 1,000,000 - CAD 2,000,000 Custom Home builds from 2,800 SF to 6,000 SF range from $1M to $2.5M. Averra specializes in single-family homes and duplexes. In addition we are experienced with heritage renovations. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Averra Developments Inc. | | Address | 525 W 8th Ave \#800, Vancouver, British Columbia V5Z 1C6, Canada | | Phone | (604) 356-0051 | | Website | http://www.averra.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 213 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AverraDevelopments/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/averrahomes - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/averra-developments-inc./ - Blog — www.averra.ca ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Averra Developments Inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/averra-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~939753143) - **Website:** http://www.averra.ca - **Phone:** (604) 356-0051 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Net Zero Certified, Certified Built Green Builder, Georgie Award Winner, Best of Houzz Design 2021 and 2020, Best of Houzz Service 2015 - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2015–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Homebuilders Association Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/homebuilders-association-vancouver-pfvwus-pf~470696337) - [Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/canadian-home-builders-association-of-bc-pfvwus-pf~1545019909) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Colin Pope, June 2026** > Averra recently completed construction of our new net zero home in East Vancouver. Guy and Gavin were great to work with and we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. **★★★★★ — HU-660484120, June 2026** > I highly recommend Averra Developments for your new build if you want a high quality home or development project. They have a cohesive and experienced team that is transparent on construction timeline and budget. When challenges arise they are prompt to come to site and come up with solutions which is what separates an average vs great builder. My project was a net zero duplex project sold to new home buyers and the homeowners have only had positive things to say about the energy efficiency and corresponding bc hydro bills, as well as comfort, of the home. Highly recommended! **★★★★★ — Karen B, March 2022** > We recently moved into our custom home built by the Averra team. We are thrilled with the finished product and are thoroughly enjoying our new home. We were very impressed with the quality of the build, from the trades people, to the materials used, to the overall workmanship. The Averra team guided us through with patience and calmness, especially during those stressful moments that are inevitable in building a home. We would highly recommend Averra for your next project. **★★★★★ — K W, Aug. 2019** > The scope of the project: We worked with Averra for over 3 years from the very beginning of wondering if a particular house was suitable for what we envisioned – before the house was purchased - to the completion of the project. They facilitated our connection with the architect and designer who developed the working plans for our idea. Once we had the required permits, Averra brought the plans to a reality through a complicated renovation, converting a pre-1940’s single family home to a duplex. The work included a house raise and the integration of existing structure and roof with the new, creating a new house footprint, configuration and roofline. > > Our experience: Transparency and communication are important qualities to us and they are important values to Averra, as well. We enjoyed a good working relationship where questions were answered and problems solved as they came up. The overall cost, although more than initially predicted, came within the range we had expected. The quality of the work was excellent. We have no hesitancy in recommending Averra to our friends and acquaintances. **★★★★★ — SKG Design, March 2019** > I have worked with Averra's team on several projects. As a designer and trade professional it is always great to work with experienced contractors - the projects run very smoothly. > Averra's clients are always happy with their professionalism and service. They have produced some great work and I am always happy to work with them. First rate! **★★★★★ — Meghan Steward, Nov. 2018** > Working with Guy and Gavin was fun! Averra Developments renovated our 1950's bungalow in 2013/2014 which transformed our inefficient, chopped-up house into a modern one that makes sense and is lovely to live in. They were professional, easy to communicate with, associated themselves with great sub trades who were a pleasure to deal with and were willing to entertain our changes and ideas. They worked hard to keep us on budget - which we really appreciated. We'd definitely use them again and would readily recommend them to anyone who asks. **Comment from Averra Developments Inc.:** > Thank you so much for your kind words and taking the time to share your experience working with us Meghan. We adore you and your famliy as past clients, friends and amazing neighbours! Don't forget us when Girl Guide cookie come on sale! **★★★★★ — Clara Ng-Cummings, Nov. 2018** > Averra is an amazing team to work with. They’re flexible, organized, efficient, communicative, and professional every step of the way. When a challenging situation arises, they’re quick to do the due diligence needed to understand the implications and to propose viable solutions. They are honest about what they don’t know, and are open-minded and creative in investigating alternative options. Above all, they are pleasant and good-natured humans to be around and that I trust my home and family with. They have made the typically stressful nature of construction much less so for us. **★★★★★ — Eric Stine Architect Inc., Nov. 2018** > I was the architect for this interesting heritage conversion of an existing house into two units. > Averra displayed all of the qualities that, to me as an architect, give me confidence that the best possible end product will be created. Communication was clear and reliable, potential issues were anticipated in advance so that we could resolve them without causing delays in the construction or additional avoidable costs. I recommend Averra to clients without hesitation. > Eric Stine, Architect, AIBC, Vancouver, BC **★★★★★ — Sophie Chan, Aug. 2018** > We worked with Averra on our new home build in Vancouver. We are so happy now with our dream home. Averra was so great to work with as they walked us through the build process step by step and took care of us through some stressful times too. The folks at Averra are truly experts in their field! **★★★★★ — Andrew Fyfe Photography, June 2018** > I have had the pleasure of working with Averra Developments on photographing some of their recent projects. Not only do they create stunning spaces but they foster incredible relationships with their clients. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a highly skilled team of home building professionals. **★★★★★ — Peter Rose, May 2018** > I am the owner of one of Vancouver's premier luxury home specialist architecture and interior design firms, Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc. We have been in business for over 20 years and have built our reputation not only on our design work, but on the the good work of Vancouver's best builders who turn our vision into reality. Averra Developments Inc is certainly in that group. Averra understands and appreciates what we are trying to do with our design concepts. They are great listeners and project team members, working equally well with both home owners and designers. They are creative solutions oriented in the sometimes difficult tension between design and budget, key to not losing the essence of the project. We are very happy to have them building our designs and to recommend them to our clients. **★★★★★ — Aedifex Construction, May 2018** > We were fortunate to have started working with Averra in 2015 and have enjoyed working with them on several projects since. They are very knowledgeable and skilled with all aspects of the construction process and have a professional but easy-going attitude, both on and off site, making it easy to work on their projects and overall enjoyable for everyone involved. ## Selected projects - [St. George Net Zero Home \| BIPV Solar Panels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-george-net-zero-home-bipv-solar-panels-pj-vj~7830778) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 25 - [Modern Net Zero Duplex \| Westside Vancouver](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-net-zero-duplex-westside-vancouver-pj-vj~7465806) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 10 - Description: Averra Developments has recently completed Vancouver’s first Net Zero MURB (Multi-Unit Residential Building). It is an exceptional and unique stacked NetZero duplex residence in Vancouver’s Westside. These two new homes both with spectacular ocean and mountain views stand out amongst others and add valuable gentle densification to this neighbourhood. The rear unit is a 2,013 sf, 3-bedroom + 3 bathroom home with unbelievable views from its glorious upper level principle bedroom, ensuite, huge fam… - [Vancouver's First Net Zero Labeled Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vancouver-s-first-net-zero-labeled-duplex-pj-vj~7215375) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 11 - Description: Vancouver's First Net Zero Labeled Duplex Mount Pleasant Traditional is our most recently completed Net Zero labeled project. It is a front-back duplex adding gentle densification into the heart of East Vancouver and is the first of its kind in the City of Vancouver. A carefully curated team of professionals came together to plan, develop and construct exceptional homes which are also perfectly located on a quiet side street just 2-blocks off Main Street. Each residence offers 3-bedrooms + offic… - [Modern French Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-french-farmhouse-pj-vj~7164896) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: French Modern Farmhouse is a chic custom home designed for a family that enjoys entertaining and gatherings for all ages. Architectural design by Michael Lu of Design Work Group with extensive interior design skillfully provided by Jamie Deck of Shift Interiors. Initial inspiration for this home was presented as a modern French country home. With that foundation, Jamie crafted an exceptional transitional home with soft mono-chromatic tones throughout. Clean lines, symmetrical layouts with distin… - [Queen Elizabeth Park Modern \| Duplex + Secondary Suites](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/queen-elizabeth-park-modern-duplex-secondary-suites-pj-vj~7082270) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 12 - Description: The Extra Special “Vancouver Special”? The property owner of a 1946 bungalow in Vancouver’s Queen Elizabeth Park neighbourhood approached our Averra team to help them enhance their property. The goal - The perfect home for themselves while at the same time provide additional housing and rental income. We worked closely to assess their personal needs and explored options of how to optimize their overall FSR (floor space ratio). The new building configuration to provide the homeowner with customiz… - [Aubrey Place Modern \| Single Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/aubrey-place-modern-single-family-home-pj-vj~6943420) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 24 - Description: A distinctive and graceful custom residence designed by the brilliant Shora Parvaresh of Noble Architecture + Interiors. This project was inspired by a young family’s desire to build their forever home. It provides just over 3,500 square feet of living area, 5-bedrooms and so much more! “The design process started with the homeowners’ desire to create something unique that serves their lifestyle. A home that reflects their personalities, imaginations and creativity.” – Shora Parvaresh. Aubrey Pl… - [Trout Lake Modern \| Single Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trout-lake-modern-single-family-home-pj-vj~6792346) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 16 - Description: Trout Lake Modern is a distinctive primary residence perfectly situated along the edge of John Hendry Park in East Vancouver. This spacious new custom home was designed by Peter Rose Architecture Ltd. for an active urban family based in Vancouver, BC and built by Averra Developments. This home boasts just under 3,500 square feet of living space throughout a basement, walk-up primary floor and second story. It also has a large rooftop deck and double car garage. The main level has an open concept… - [Garden Drive \| Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/garden-drive-duplex-pj-vj~6544097) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 6 - Description: Striking and distinctive duplex in the heart of Vancouver’s Grandview Woodland neighbourhood. Our Averra Team is pleased to have recently completed the new construction of these two high quality new homes with exceptional design. While touring the worksite close to completion, a person walking by said the homes were… “a beautiful combination of Westcoast contemporary with a traditional flare; perfect addition to our neighbourhood”. This project is another bold statement designed by the incredibl… - [Douglas Park Townhomes & Coach Houses](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/douglas-park-townhomes-and-coach-houses-pj-vj~6505142) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 21 - Description: The Lodge on Willow \| 6 Remarkable Residences in the Heart of Douglas Park Working together with the community, EDG Homes, and the City of Vancouver, Averra Developments has built four new townhomes ranging from 800-2,200 square feet, plus two new detached carriage houses ranging from 1,300-1,900 square feet each in the historic Douglas Park neighbourhood in Vancouver, BC. This project is in one of Vancouver's most coveted central locations. Homes offer homeowners a private yard, accessible comm… - [Mount Pleasant Modern \| Single Family Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-pleasant-modern-single-family-home-pj-vj~6364555) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 16 - Description: An exceptional four bedroom primary residence. Averra Developments proudly completed this 3,000 square-foot contemporary new home built for a young, active family of five in the heart of Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood in 2019. It has a dramatic modern aesthetic with black cladding, flat roof with the second storey cantilevering over the entry. The exterior of this home has dark vertical cedar wood siding with some feature areas which are natural wood strapping to enhance and complement… - [Just Off Commercial Drive \| Traditional Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/just-off-commercial-drive-traditional-duplex-pj-vj~6408606) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 11 - Description: This \#AverraBuilt project is a custom new side-by-side traditional duplex just steps away from the heart of Commercial Drive in East Vancouver. Each residence is a three-level home that give homeowners over 2,500 square feet of living space featuring modern interiors that gets plenty of natural light. They provide tremendous flexibility to the homeowners. Owners can choose to have a five-bedroom home all to themselves or to have a legal one or two-bedroom secondary suite on the lower level. Ther… - [Cedar Cottage \| Modern Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-cottage-modern-duplex-pj-vj~6408589) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 2 - Description: Cedar Cottage \| Modern Duplex This pitch perfect contemporary gable roof project is an impeccable example of gentle densification in \#EastVan Skillful design elements of height, window placement, skylights and layout have created two comfortable homes where there was once one. This is a multi-family front-back duplex in the heart of East Vancouver’s Cedar Cottage neighbourhood walking distance from various coffee houses, local grocers, bakeries, shops, parks and schools. Each residence gives own… - [Cambie Village \| Traditional Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cambie-village-traditional-duplex-pj-vj~5806451) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 11 - Description: This house was originally a classic City of Vancouver single-family home. It is located in the heart of Vancouver’s Cambie Village neighbourhood. Averra Development project managed its heritage retention and new construction creating a duplex providing two separate family residences. Early work required raising the home, a great deal of planning and tremendous attention to detail. Hours of technical hand framing integrated new wood into old for the entirely re-designed interior layout of three f… - [Dickens \| Modern Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dickens-modern-duplex-pj-vj~5729199) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 17 - Description: Not your typical cookie-cutter duplex. This project boasts 66 feet of street frontage on a beautiful and quite tree-lined street in East Vancouver.Each residence offers over 1,800 square feet of living space. Each home has four bedrooms and four bathrooms. They have bright open concept main floors for the kitchen, dining area, living area plus a spacious family room. Custom millwork provides ample discrete built-in storage in the kitchen and family room. Averra's Red Seal carpenter skillfully ha… - [Grandview-Woodland](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/grandview-woodland-pj-vj~3464301) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 23 - Description: This property was originally a 1940's bungalow and it was a snug fit for this young Vancouver family of four. Averra Developments oversaw the project management of this home and helped these homeowners build the home of their dreams with some amazing professional collaborators. Some features include: — Metal exterior siding — Steel stringers with wood tread staircase — Custom poured concrete fireplace — Custom millwork in kitchen, living room and entry — Unique accent tile wall in master bathroo… - [Dickens Living - Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dickens-living-traditional-pj-vj~3492660) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 21 - Description: Averra Developments proudly helped owners of a beautiful corner lot in the coveted Dickens Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC add square footage to their traditional 1904 house by helping them renovate their main floor and do a third floor addition to accommodate their growing family. It wasn’t always easy, but with adequate planning, this renovation allowed our clients to live in their basement suite as the home was transformed. Great not to up-root the their lives and a nice cost sav… - [Mount Pleasant](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-pleasant-pj-vj~3158480) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 11 - Description: Averra Developments proudly built and project managed this gorgeous traditional new build in 2017. This home has three three levels, is North facing and is 2800SF with attached garage. Some key features of this project include: — cedar shake exterior — barn door den — spacious bright traditional kitchen — solid oak floors — gas fireplace with custom firm mantle — foyer tile inlay - [The Heights](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-heights-pj-vj~3152746) - Location: Burnaby, BC - Photos: 13 - Description: In 2015, Averra Developments had the pleasure of planning, project managing and building this stunning 2800SF, 3 level new modern home build with rooftop deck + laneway home. We had the pleasure of working with the homeowner as the interior designer of this home which boasts: — polished concrete floors — glass staircase with steel centre stringer stairs — flush baseboards with reveal — no trim on interior doors — wine cellar with glass wall — wall mounted faucets — cambria counter tops. - [Fraserhood](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fraserhood-pj-vj~3158538) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 12 - Description: Averra Developments had the pleasure of working with homeowners that had a generous 33 x 109 West facing lot in the emerging Fraserhood neighbourhood of Vancouver, BC. They were active and engaged in the building process and we are now comfortably living in their 2200SF, 3 level modern custom new home plus, laneway home. Some distinct features include: — polished concrete floors — glass railing staircase — flush baseboards with reveal — million dollar red exterior door colour — wall mounted fauc… - [Cedar Cottage \| Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cedar-cottage-traditional-pj-vj~5754181) - Location: Vancouver, BC - Photos: 9 - Description: Cedar Cottage \| Traditional was 1950’s bungalow that our Averra Developments team had the opportunity to transform into a welcoming and efficient single-family home. Our clients' property was perfectly situated in the heart of East Vancouver on a beautiful, quiet tree-lined street. They loved the convenience and charm of their well-established community looking elsewhere for a new home wasn’t a consideration and they chose to work with Averra Developments to completely re-build “new into old”. O… [See all 32 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-builders/averra-developments-inc-pfvwus-pf~939753143) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/1183199069.m3u8?s=47a9dd184b50734a9ebf97d88488c628af1489c5&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Frequently Asked Questions **Are you licensed and insured?** We are indeed fully licensed and insured, as a reputable and established home builder in Vancouver for over 15 years. This ensures peace of mind and protection for all our clients and projects, reflecting our commitment to professional standards and quality. **Do you handle permitting and inspections for new home construction?** Yes, absolutely. We understand that navigating permits and inspections can be complex, so we handle the entire process for you. Our team manages all necessary filings and ensures your new home construction meets all local regulations and standards, making the process seamless from start to finish. **Do you build fully custom homes?** Yes, building fully custom homes is one of our core specialties. We pride ourselves on transforming your unique vision into a personalized design with unmatched craftsmanship, ensuring your dream home is truly one-of-a-kind and perfectly suited to your lifestyle. **Do you build new homes from the ground up?** Absolutely, we specialize in new home construction from the ground up. Whether it's a modern new build or one of our Net Zero duplex homes, we manage the entire process to bring your vision to life, ensuring quality and craftsmanship from foundation to finish. **Do you assist with lot selection or site evaluation?** Yes, we absolutely assist with the crucial early stages of your project. Our services include site planning, and we're here to support you every step of the way, including guiding you through important decisions like lot selection and evaluating its suitability for your dream home. *FAQ content may be generated based on the Pro's Houzz profile and website.* ## Community Q&A **Q: what is the name of the tile? Is the floor tile the same as the wall?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: floor tile is same as wall tile, MODEL: \#FU-CG-T-SAN1224SERIES: Casagrande Terre Toscane, 12x24 **Q: Dimensions** *(in Photo Questions)* what are the dimensions of the kitchen? A: 18 feet x 13 feet **Q: Fixtures** *(in Photo Questions)* What plumbing fixtures are used here? A: MODEL: Aqua Brass, Series: Chicane, \#S32-1976, Controls MODEL: Aqua Brass, Series: Chicane \#3002, Plate and handle trim FINISH: :CHROME **Q: paint color?** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the paint color on that accent wall? A: Benjamin Moore - wrought iron **Q: what is the brand of tub?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: the tub was maax - rubix model http://www.maax.com/fr/products/bathtubs/all/rubix-6030-6032 **Q: Is that an Ikea vanity cabinet? What's the depth of the countertop?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: custom vanity with 80% sheen, colonial white, 24" counter depth --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-23.*