How do you charge?

Gold Lion charges a 15% fee on the construction value of the project. This percentage is an average. In remote locations, this percentage can go up. For a simple box build, this fee may be reduced.

For example, if your 3000 sqft home will cost $200/sqft for soft and hard costs, our fee will be (3000 x 200) x 0.15 = $90,000.00

You, the homeowner, pay the supplier and trades directly. We also tender your large scope of work (framing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC) to multiple companies. You will have an insight into market pricing (Note: Most companies do not provide this type of transparency).

Gold Lion Builders arranges the payment and provides an idea of the timing of payment installments and the overall budget. No trades are paid until critical inspections are passed by municipal inspectors.

Can we include our own trades in the project?

Yes, this can be arranged. However, some trades are specialists with the new construction project type. Would not recommend a plumber who only does service calls to do the new installation of a custom house.

Which consultants will be required for the project?

At a minimum, an Architectural designer, Geotechnical Engineer, Structural Engineer, and an Interior Designer should be hired for most residential projects.

Mechanical Engineers are effective for large homes where an integrated and extensive plumbing and HVAC system is required.

How long will the project take to complete?

It depends on the complexity of the build and the size. Laneways homes can take 10-12 months to complete. If you don’t agree with this duration, just ask your neighbor.

At Gold Lion Builders, we make preparations to shorten the build length as much as possible. First, we procure materials well before we need them. We check that the appropriate amount of stock is available and reserved for us when we need it.

Kitchen and bathroom designs are advanced for their designs before the project is started. This way we know precisely where all our electrical and plumbing needs to be placed.

A thorough preconstruction plan and process is key to a tight construction schedule.