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One of the most common questions we get is, “How much does it cost to renovate a home in Nanaimo?” The honest answer is, it depends. Scope, existing conditions, design decisions, and level of finish all play a major role. Rather than throwing out a number that may or may not apply to your project, it’s more useful to understand how renovation costs actually work, especially here in Nanaimo, where older homes and varying site conditions can have a big impact.

One of the first questions people ask when considering a custom home is, “How much does it cost to build?” The honest answer is, it depends. Custom home building costs in Nanaimo can vary significantly depending on the type of home, site conditions, design, and level of finish. Rather than focusing on a single number, it’s more useful to understand what actually drives cost and how to plan for it properly.‍

On Vancouver Island, we’re surrounded by natural beauty—lush forests, coastal views, and incredible landscapes. But anyone who lives here knows the challenge: long, dry summers paired with increasing pressure on municipal water systems. At Pheasant Hill Homes, we’re always looking for ways to build smarter and more responsibly. One of the features we recently showcased in our Coastal Tree House project is a fully integrated rainwater collection system designed specifically to support the landscape around the home.

Looking to build a new home or extensively renovate your current one, but don’t know where to start?

Vancouver Island has become one of the most desired areas for retirement; with our lush forests and ocean views who can blame them?

Wood is seldom perfect

One of my workmates recently suggested that I share the story with others about the initial push I felt to learn to build homes more sustainably. So here goes, just in case you like “fish stories”!

If you want to know what the latest and greatest is in window technology from around the world, check out this innovative high-end product from Europe.

Heritage home renovations are full of dramatic effect.

A new paint colour can rejuvenate life into a building in so many ways. Read on to hear from our Interior Designer, Roné, about one building’s journey of transformation.

Make The Most Of Natural Materials Found Locally Or Even On Site.

It’s always a daunting question as to when you should choose to renovate your home

Introducing the award-winning “Beachfront Living” home we built in lovable Lantzville, British Columbia on the iconic Vancouver Island.

Homeowners often worry about their roof holding up through the sun, wind, snow and rain… especially out here on Vancouver Island

Believe it or not, “How much insulation should I have?” is one of the first, and most influential questions that can be asked when starting the design of a new home or renovation.

...and building and operating that “system” impacts our environment.

What is the difference between a typically constructed home versus a home built to Passive House standards with regards to heat gains and heat losses?

This three story ocean view home has spectacular deck space; however, the original deck space was enclosed without access to the lawn.

The image of an ultra-energy efficient house typically calls to mind images of buildings that are also ultra-modern in design.

A typical home has an energy “footprint.” We require some form of energy to run electrical appliances, lights, generate hot water, cook food and keep our homes warm (or cool).

Passive House Buildings have 3 Main Requirements

Here is a visual for an exterior #Roxul wrap of some homes we have done. It goes on after the plywood sheathing, but before the rainscreen and siding are applied.

Building an energy efficient home just makes sense. Money sense & long term sense.

Pheasant Hill works with a lot of different types of clients. Using their input, and concluding from questions and inquiries we receive as a company, we have compiled our list of the latest TOP 10 BUILDING TRENDS of 2017.

DREAM: Live On Vancouver Island, Build Your Ocean View Home, Relax.

Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd. has been a Passive House builder since before the general public in Canada knew what Passive House building was

One of the best things about having a respected, progressive company, is that clients that want forward-thinking, leading edge homes come to Pheasant Hill Homes to have us help build them.

Sometimes you’ve gotta’ shake it up a bit. In a house that Pheasant Hill Homes recently worked on, the clients came to us with a real need to add space and functionality to their upstairs without the cost of adding to their square footage.

Conventionally, thoughts of a high-end custom residence conjured images of an architecturally unique home in a stunning setting with exclusive materials and finishes, and a meticulous level of craftsmanship.

When building an ultra-high performance, super-insulated home, there is a vast amount of planning, design and construction detailing to be worked through before the first shovel hits the ground

Pheasant Hill Homes has made a name for themselves as a Vancouver Island builder specializing in leading edge energy efficient construction practices.

Experienced custom homebuilders and renovators know that to achieve an exceptional level of quality- on time and on budget- this axiom needs to be heeded.

We recently finished building a custom house for a client who had requested that the house be especially airtight for the sake of conserving energy and providing increased comfort.

One of the joys of custom homebuilding and renovating is the wonderful people we get to meet and work with along the way.

Each year, the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board doles out awards to completed construction projects deserving recognition of their excellence

We installed a weatherproof time lapse camera on site that took a still picture of the progress each hour of the day

We (Ken and Burke) just got back from Vancouver for the week having our minds stretched unmercifully as we absorbed the Canadian Passive House Institute (CanPHI) course.

Every so often, a project comes along that completely defines what one’s company is capable of achieving. In this case, a wonderful client entrusted us to build her a contemporary, sleek home with crisp details and an unimpeded connection to the stunning ocean view from the lot.