A closer look at
what we’re building.

The original layout and windows needed some adjustments to suit the property and the required separation between buildings. We’re coordinating those changes with the manufacturer and design team so the home works within the available space while keeping a comfortable layout.

Parking and access are part of the design from the beginning. The site plan helps us see how someone will arrive from the lane, reach the entrance and use the outdoor area. Those details matter in creating a comfortable living experience, inside and out.

This modular prefab home will sit on small concrete columns designed for the site. The soil here is too compact for screw piles, so we’re coordinating the concrete supports and their connections with the manufacturer and engineers.

Stormwater is a significant part of planning this coach house. The design needs to account for rainwater from the new development and meet the City of North Vancouver’s requirements. We’re working with the civil consultant on how that water will be collected and managed, including the proposed infiltration tank and the route of the stormwater line.

We’re looking at the available servicing options with the civil consultant and City to find the right solution for this home and property. That includes checking whether a stormwater connection toward the rear lane could reduce trenching around the existing house, trees and services. The route is still being assessed so we can weigh the options before choosing the best fit.

The coach house also needs water and sewer connections. We’re checking the sewer connection depth and route to understand whether the home can drain by gravity, and how the work can be carried out around the existing property.

Municipal servicing can have a large effect on the overall budget. We’re clarifying what the City requires, which work falls to the homeowner and what charges apply. Getting those answers early helps us compare the options properly and look for ways to reduce unnecessary trenching and disruption.

The geotechnical work identifies soft and loose ground, groundwater and a risk of soil losing strength during an earthquake. Those findings affect how the home can be supported. The elevated foundation also responds to the property’s flood requirements.

We explored several options to reduce costs and shorten the build. Conventional excavation and foundation work would have been too expensive and time-consuming for this site, especially with the owners wanting to keep their time away from home as short as possible.

The solution we’re developing uses screw piles connected by a grade beam, with an engineered steel structure supporting the modular home above. This raises the home to meet the site’s flood requirements while leaving usable outdoor space underneath. An elevated deck will connect to the living space and offer views of the surroundings.

With a modular prefab home and prefabricated steel, much of the preparation can happen before installation. We’re coordinating the sequence of demolition, groundworks, foundation and delivery to reduce avoidable work on site and help the owners plan their time away.

Our goal is for the homeowners to be relocated for only two to three months, from demolition day to move-in day.

We’re looking for ways to reduce costs and make the whole project more efficient, from transport and foundation work to the sequence of installation. Together with Click Modular, we’re refining the details to make the best use of the budget and deliver the best possible result for our clients.