Investment Guide

Before you build, you deserve a clear picture.

Most people planning a custom home or renovation in Greater Victoria start with the same problem: they can't get a straight answer on what it actually costs. This guide changes that.

What you'll come away with:

• Realistic cost ranges for your region — custom homes priced by square foot across Greater Victoria and Southern Vancouver Island, with real project scenarios, not ballpark figures pulled from the internet

• Renovation pricing that reflects today's market — kitchens, bathrooms, basements, additions, and full-home transformations, with honest ranges based on current builds

• ADU and garden suite numbers — compact to full suites with Vancouver Island-specific pricing, so you can evaluate what makes sense for your property

• Why planning first changes the outcome — how Stillwater's pre-construction process protects your budget and eliminates the surprises that derail most builds

• Where your investment actually goes — a transparent look at cost-plus pricing and what it means for your project

• What to expect from taxes and contingency in BC — the numbers most builders don't walk you through until it's too late