Custom Homes & Multiplexes.Burnaby & Greater Vancouver.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Icon Projects?

Icon Projects is a custom home builder based in Burnaby, BC, founded in 2004. The team holds the CHBA Master Residential Builder designation and is licensed with BC Housing under the mandatory 2-5-10 Home Warranty program, two years on labour and materials, five years on the building envelope, ten years on structure. Icon builds custom homes, multiplexes, and whole-home renovations, one project at a time, with a single point of contact from first site walk to final walkthrough.

What areas does Icon Projects build in?

Icon Projects' primary market is Burnaby, including Capitol Hill, Burnaby Heights, Deer Lake, South Slope, Metrotown, Brentwood, Edmonds, and Highgate. The team also builds in Coquitlam, North Vancouver, and Abbotsford and the wider Fraser Valley. Coverage in other Greater Vancouver municipalities can be confirmed on a first call.

What services does Icon Projects offer?

Custom homes are Icon Projects' lead service, full design-to-handover new builds on a client's own lot. The team also builds multiplexes under BC's SSMUH rules, whole-home renovations, additions, hillside and heritage-restoration projects, and laneway or coach houses. Every service runs through the same in-house team, permits, construction, and trade coordination, rather than being subcontracted to a separate division.

Is Icon Projects licensed to build in BC?

Yes. Icon Projects is licensed with BC Housing, the mandatory licence for any builder constructing new homes in the province, and every home it builds carries the 2-5-10 Home Warranty required under BC's Homeowner Protection Act. The team also holds the CHBA Master Residential Builder designation, a credential earned through verified project history and ongoing professional development, not automatic with a standard licence.

How does a project with Icon Projects start?

A project starts with a site walk and a zoning review, so the scope reflects what the lot actually allows before any design work begins. From there Icon develops permit-ready drawings, prepares the full permit submission, and manages construction through to final inspection. One team handles the full sequence, design, permitting, and build, rather than handing the project between separate firms at each stage.

Does Icon Projects handle the building permit process?

Yes. Icon Projects prepares and submits the full permit package for every project it builds, architectural drawings, structural engineering, energy compliance documentation, and any site-specific requirements like a geotechnical report or tree-protection declaration. A complete, well-prepared first submission is the fastest path through a municipality's permit queue, and Icon manages that submission directly rather than leaving it to the owner or a separate consultant.

How long does a custom home build take with Icon Projects?

A custom home typically runs 18 to 24 months from the first design conversation to occupancy: design runs 4 to 7 months, permits run 4 to 9 months depending on the municipality and lot, and construction runs 12 to 16 months. Burnaby permits currently average 12 to 20 weeks for a clean, complete submission under the city's 2026 digital-only intake process. Icon builds a realistic, phase-by-phase schedule at the outset rather than a single headline number.

What makes Icon Projects different from other Burnaby builders?

Icon Projects keeps design, permitting, and construction under one team rather than handing a project between separate firms at each stage, which means the same people who scope the budget are still on site at final walkthrough. The team holds the CHBA Master Residential Builder designation and is licensed with BC Housing, and every home carries the mandatory 2-5-10 Home Warranty. Every client gets a single point of contact for the full project, from feasibility through handover.