Burnaby Multiplex Builders
SSMUH-experienced construction teams building 3-6 unit multiplexes across Burnaby, from Metrotown to Brentwood and beyond.
SSMUH construction experience
Burnaby's R1 SSMUH district replaced traditional single-family zoning across the city. Builders working in Burnaby need hands-on experience with these regulations: no maximum floor area limits, flexible height and setback envelopes, and the ability to design for 3-6 units depending on lot size and transit proximity.
Unlike Vancouver's FSR-capped system, Burnaby's approach gives builders more design freedom -- but that freedom requires careful massing analysis to maximize livable area while respecting lot coverage and height limits.
Burnaby lot challenges builders must handle
Sloped Sites
Many Burnaby neighbourhoods sit on hillsides. Builders need experience with stepped foundations, retaining walls, and drainage systems that prevent water issues on sloped multiplex sites.
No-Lane Lot Access
Burnaby now permits all housing forms on lots without lane access. Builders must design front-loaded parking, garbage staging, and utility connections that work from the street side.
Transit Proximity Maximization
Lots within 400m of frequent transit qualify for up to 6 units with zero parking. Builders who understand transit mapping can help owners unlock maximum density with reduced construction costs.
Fee Simple Rowhousing
Burnaby introduced fee simple rowhousing as an alternative to strata. Builders must understand the subdivision and servicing requirements that differ from standard strata construction.
Local builder expertise in Burnaby
VanPlex partners with builders who have completed SSMUH projects in Burnaby. Our network includes firms experienced with Burnaby's specific permit process, which can be faster than Vancouver's dual DP/BP pathway thanks to streamlined SSMUH approvals.
We match your Burnaby lot -- considering size, slope, transit distance, and lane access -- with builders who have built on comparable sites. This targeted approach keeps budgets realistic and timelines achievable.
Check your Burnaby property
Enter your Burnaby address to see unit capacity, SSMUH eligibility, and estimated construction costs -- then get matched with an experienced local builder.