Building a custom home is about more than creating something beautiful. It’s about building something that lasts. As home design styles and building technologies change, the homes that stay timeless are the ones designed with the future in mind. Homeowners today are thinking ahead. They want homes that are flexible, low-maintenance, energy-efficient, and ready for […]

One of the most common questions we hear as home builders is “What does it cost per square foot to build a home?” With many builders, such as those developing spec homes, you are dealing with fixed plans. Many choices are not offered to the homeowner. Made to Last builds custom homes as well as […]

JOB SUMMARY This position is responsible for the management of up to 2-5 custom home or renovation project completions each year, from the beginning of groundwork to handing over the keys to very satisfied customers. Key responsibilities include: Create and manage project schedules. Communicate with clients regularly and positively. Communicate with subcontractors as required to […]

If you’re building a custom home, you want peace of mind, not surprises or stress. The process should feel exciting, transparent, and collaborative. Unfortunately, not every homeowner gets that experience. At Made to Last Custom Homes, we’ve met many families across the Cowichan Valley who came to us after being disappointed by other builders. Some […]

We live in a digital world. Everything is connected, accessible, and easily stored. Your custom home building or remodelling experience should be just as effortless. The best contractors use digital tools and platforms to keep your project running smoothly, on time and budget. The industry gold standard among these home building management tools is BuildBook. […]

If you are considering building a home, you may have heard about the increasing cost of building materials. While the price of lumber catches most of the headlines, and thankfully has dropped quite a bit recently, costs are very fluid and rising in other categories. The rate of change that the construction industry is currently […]

As we reach Spring on Vancouver Island, it’s always a good time to look around the house and think about home maintenance.  Perhaps you hope to host family and friends at your home in the coming months. Or maybe you are considering selling your home. Regardless, home maintenance is an important thing to keep up […]

Made to Last Custom Homes is excited to announce that one of our projects is a finalist for the 2023 Canadian Home Builders’ Association’s (CHBA) National Awards for Housing Excellence. The CHBA National Awards are the premiere competition for new homes and renovations in Canada. Quamichan Net Zero is a finalist for Best Custom Net Zero Home. […]

Made to Last Custom Homes built the Quamichan Net Zero Home on the shores of Quamichan Lake in Duncan. This is the Cowichan Valley’s first officially labelled Net Zero Home. “Net Zero” means that this home produces as much energy as it is consuming. This is partially thanks to the solar panels on the roof.  But […]