Home Building Feasibility Assessment
Build with certainty – before you buy or build
Starting a custom home build or major whole-home renovation has never been more complex. Zoning bylaws, building codes, municipal regulations, and site-specific covenants can quietly derail projects, introduce months of delays, and add tens of thousands of dollars in unexpected costs.
You can’t afford to move forward without clarity.
Made to Last Custom Homes’ Feasibility Assessment gives you expert insight before you commit – so you can make confident decisions, protect your investment, and move forward with a clear plan.
What is a Feasibility Assessment?
Our Feasibility Assessment is a comprehensive, professional review of a property and your project goals. It confirms whether a property can support your vision, identifies risks early, and establishes realistic expectations for cost, scope, and timeline.
Since 2011, our award-winning team has helped more than 100 homeowners navigate this critical early stage with confidence. This proactive approach reduces uncertainty, limits financial exposure, and sets the foundation for a smoother, more predictable build – and we’ve answered the most common questions about this process on our FAQ page.
This level of early-stage support is rare in the custom home industry – but we believe it’s essential.
What’s included
Every Feasibility Assessment includes:
Client Needs & Vision Review
A 60-minute consultation to understand your family’s needs, lifestyle goals, priorities, and success criteria.
Physical Property Analysis
Review of listing data, municipal records, mapping, databases, and satellite imagery. A site visit can be arranged when appropriate.
Title & Covenant Review
Review of the current State of Title Certificate, including registered covenants, easements, and rights-of-way that may impact development potential.
Zoning & Planning Review
Analysis of applicable zoning bylaws and Official Community Plans to confirm alignment with your goals.
Municipal Inquiry
Initial conversations with municipal staff to identify constraints, risks, or opportunities early.
Professional Team Identification
Identification of any additional professionals required – such as surveyors, engineers, or consultants – with initial outreach where possible.
What you’ll receive
At the conclusion of the assessment, you’ll receive:
- A written Feasibility Assessment Report summarizing all findings
- Copies of the State of Title Certificate and registered title documents
- A preliminary construction cost estimate, with realistic cost ranges based on recent Made to Last projects
- A proposed project timeline
- Our professional recommendation on property suitability
- Clear next-step guidance, including how to engage additional professionals
All deliverables are provided digitally and are yours to keep. You’ll also meet with our team-virtually or in person-to review the assessment and ask questions.
Timeline
Real estate decisions move fast. Once confirmed, the Feasibility Assessment is typically completed within 7 days.
Your time commitment is minimal:
- A few minutes to share property details or agent contact information
- 1 hour for the Client Needs Assessment
- Approximately 1 hour to review the report
- 1–2 hours for the assessment and estimate presentation
Investment
The fee for a Feasibility Assessment for one property is $4,200 (including all taxes).
This investment can prevent costly mistakes, unexpected redesigns, and major budget overruns-often saving far more than the cost of the assessment itself.
Is this right for you?
A Feasibility Assessment is ideal if you are:
- Considering purchasing a property for a custom home
- Planning a major renovation or redevelopment
- Unsure whether zoning or site constraints will limit your vision
- Looking for realistic cost and timeline clarity before committing
If certainty matters, this is the first step.
Have questions? Read the Feasibility FAQ.
Next steps
If you’re considering a property-or want confidence before moving forward-our Feasibility Assessment gives you the clarity to proceed with confidence. Get Started >
Book a Feasibility Assessment
Protect your investment and start your project the right way.