# Pheasant Hill Homes Ltd. > Pheasant Hill Homes is an award-winning custom home builder, renovator, and design-build company based in Nanaimo, BC, serving Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island. The company specializes in high-performance, energy-efficient, and sustainable construction — including Passive House, Net Zero, and "Pretty Good House" builds — for residential and commercial projects. Their values are continuous improvement, integrity, and family, with a focus on transparent budgeting, quality craftsmanship, and homes that are affordable to operate and comfortable to live in. ## Key facts - Location: 100, 2110 Northfield Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9S 3B9 - Phone: 250-618-6880 - Email: admin@buildbetterhomes.ca - Hours: Monday–Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm; closed weekends - Services: custom home builds, renovations, commercial projects, and integrated design-build (floorplans, interior design, renderings) - Specialties: Passive House, Net Zero homes, "Pretty Good House" energy-efficient building, BUILT GREEN® construction - Affiliations & credentials: Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA) Vancouver Island, Passive House Canada, RenoMark, Better Business Bureau, 2-5-10 Home Warranty, Certified Master Builders ## Main pages - [Home](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/): Overview of Pheasant Hill Homes — custom home building and renovations in Nanaimo, BC, with a focus on beautiful, energy-efficient, sustainable homes. - [About Us](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/about-us): Company philosophy, environmental policy, BUILT GREEN® commitment, and overview of the team and ownership. - [Our Process](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/our-process): The 15-step process from land purchase through warranty, explaining client involvement and how projects stay on budget and on schedule. - [Design](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/design): Integrated design-build services including floorplans, interior design, and 3D renderings, with the design team. - [Project Gallery](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/gallery): Completed projects organized by Custom Homes, Renovations, Passive House, and Net Zero Energy. - [Contact Us](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/contact): Office location, phone, email, hours, and project inquiry form. - [FAQ](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/faq): Answers on project manager vs. site manager roles, custom vs. spec home costs, renovation scope, per-square-foot pricing, air-tightness, Passive House, and getting started. ## Services - [Custom Homes](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/custom-homes): Custom home building with a 5-point planning checklist (vision, budget, plans, due diligence, contract) and a gallery of completed custom homes. - [Renovations](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/renovations): Renovation services of any size — from bathrooms and kitchens to whole-home and heritage remodels — with planning guidance. - [Commercial](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/commercial): Custom build and renovation services for commercial properties using the same high-performance building standards. ## Better Building (energy efficiency) - [Better Building / Building Green](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/better-building): Overview of the three levels of sustainable building and the benefits of energy-efficient construction. - [Passive House](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/better-building/passive-house): Explanation of the Passive House standard — its three requirements (maximum heating energy, air-tightness, total energy consumption) and how these homes look and feel. - [Net Zero House](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/better-building/net-zero-house): How Net Zero homes generate the energy they use via solar/wind, grid-tied vs. off-grid operation, and converting homes to Net Zero. - ["Pretty Good House"](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/better-building/pretty-good-house): A budget-friendly, simplified alternative to the Passive House standard with improved insulation, glazing, and air-tightness; includes R-value comparison chart. - [Grants & Rebates](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/grants-rebates): Guidance on energy efficiency grants and rebates available to Nanaimo and Central Vancouver Island residents and businesses (Canada Greener Homes, FortisBC, BC Hydro, CleanBC). ## Company & social proof - [Testimonials](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/testimonials): Client reviews and video testimonials. - [Awards & Publicity](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/awards): Industry awards and media coverage. - [Our Team](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/our-team): Team members, owners, and their qualifications and certifications. - [Careers](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/careers): Job openings and information on working at Pheasant Hill Homes. - [Blog](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/blog): Articles on building, renovation, energy efficiency, and company news. ## Featured projects - [Benson Manor](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/benson-manor): Custom home / "Pretty Good House" project. - [Cliffside Modern](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/cliffside-modern): Custom home project. - [Arbutus Hide Away](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/arbutus-hide-away): Custom home project. - [Creekside Comfort Netzero](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/creekside-comfort-netzero): Net Zero custom home. - [Beachfront Living](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/beachfront-living): Custom home project. - [Living On The Edge](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/living-on-the-edge): Net Zero custom home. - [Mermaid Manor](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/mermaid-manor): Custom home project. - [Saltair Seascape](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/saltair-seascape): Custom home project. - [Oceanside Craftsman](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/oceanside-craftsman): Passive House / Net Zero Ready custom home in Qualicum Bay. - [Yakisugi Passive House](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/yakisugi-passive-house): Passive House custom home. - [Gulf Island Sanctuary](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/gulf-island-sanctuary): Passive House custom home. - [Efficient Living At The Ridge](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/efficient-living-at-the-ridge): Energy-efficient custom home. - [Raven's Nest](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/ravens-nest): Renovation project. - [Nanoose Bay Passive House](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/nanoose-bay-passive-house): Passive House renovation. - [The Garry Oak](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/the-garry-oak): Renovation; awarded Best Interior Design. - [Interior Update & Remodel](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/interior-update-remodel): Renovation project. - [Classy Efficiency In Comox](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/classy-efficiency-in-comox): Renovation project. - [Oceanfront Refreshed](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/oceanfront-refreshed): Renovation project. - [Heritage Enlightened](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/heritage-enlightened): Heritage renovation project. - [Crossan Heritage House](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/crossan-heritage-house): Heritage renovation project. - [Hillside House](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/hillside-house): Renovation project. - [Bright and White Bathroom](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/bright-and-white-bathroom): Bathroom renovation. - [Bathroom Beautification](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/bathroom-beautification): Bathroom renovation. - [Sleek Modern Bathroom](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/sleek-modern-bathroom): Bathroom renovation. - [Art Moderne Heritage Home](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/projects/art-moderne-heritage-home): Commercial heritage project. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.buildbetterhomes.ca/privacy): Website privacy policy.