Find a contractor
you can actually check.
See who's pulled permits for projects like yours across Metro Vancouver — real history, real values, real timelines. Then reach out with confidence.
Where are you in your project?
Pick the step that matches where you are right now.
Find an Architect
New build, addition, or major reno — you need designs and permit drawings first.
Browse Architects →Find a Contractor
Have plans or know the scope? Browse hundreds of contractors by trade and project size.
Browse Contractors →Small Repair or Assembly
Drywall, furniture assembly, mounting — find a handyman for free. Some trades require provincial certification.
Find a Handyman →Not Sure Yet
Check real cost data and permit guides to plan your budget.
View Cost Guides →What Does It Cost?
Median project values from real permits filed in Metro Vancouver.
Earn $20 for every trade that finishes
When you book through PermitBC, you get cash back as each trade completes their work. Up to $200 per project.
Submit your project brief
Describe the work you need done. We match you with proven contractor teams from 10 years of permit data.
Trades complete the work
Each trade — plumber, electrician, framer, roofer — verifies completion through PermitBC.
Get $20 per trade, up to $200
A typical renovation involves 4–10 trades = $80–$200 cash back. Most homeowners earn back the brief cost after the second trade.
Project brief
$29.99
After 1 trade completes
+$20.00
After 2nd trade completes
+$20.00
You're already ahead
+$10.01
Cashback applies to project briefs only. Handyman requests are free and not eligible for trade completion rewards.
Architects & Designers
Professionals who file permits in Metro Vancouver — based on public permit records
Scott Posno Design
ProfessionalScott Posno
87 permits · $42,500,039 total
New Construction
Riley Park · West Point Grey · Dunbar-Southlands
Anna Prints
Professional65 permits · $3,215,500 total
Renovation
Downtown · West End · Kitsilano
Action Electric Ltd DBA:
Professional63 permits · $2,704,637 total
Renovation
Downtown · West End · Fairview
Archivolt.ca
ProfessionalKonstantin Nikolaou
33 permits · $1,484,250 total
Renovation
Renfrew-Collingwood · Strathcona · Mount Pleasant
Etheridge Home Renovation
ProfessionalCristian Cambiazo
23 permits · $3,311,700 total
Renovation
Grandview-Woodland · Hastings-Sunrise · Downtown
Christophe Vaissade
Professional19 permits · $4,269,850 total
Renovation
Renfrew-Collingwood · Sunset · Hastings-Sunrise
Listings based on public permit filing records. Does not verify trade certification, insurance, or WorkSafeBC status. Not an endorsement.
Recently Active Contractors
Based on 10 years of public permit records
Cypher Developments Ltd
53 permits · $19,533,935 total
Renfrew-Collingwood · Victoria-Fraserview · Kensington-Cedar Cottage
Action Electric Ltd
49 permits · $10,289,672 total
Downtown · West End · Fairview
Headland Construction Corporation
44 permits · $10,777,800 total
Kitsilano · Downtown · Dunbar-Southlands
My House Design/Build Team Ltd
24 permits · $3,218,975 total
Renfrew-Collingwood · Kitsilano · Fairview
Etheridge Home Renovation Ltd
23 permits · $2,878,480 total
Grandview-Woodland · Hastings-Sunrise · Downtown
Quantum Construction Ltd
13 permits · $2,711,025 total
Hastings-Sunrise · Grandview-Woodland · Dunbar-Southlands
Available Rebates & Incentives
Federal, provincial, and municipal programs you may qualify for
Vancouver Heritage Energy Retrofit Grant
$18,000
Learn more →Burnaby Climate-Friendly Home Upgrades
$14,000
Learn more →What Are Your Neighbours Building?
Recent permit activity by neighbourhood
Downtown
7441
recent permits
887 contractors active
Kensington-Cedar Cottage
3165
recent permits
818 contractors active
Renfrew-Collingwood
2607
recent permits
714 contractors active
Hastings-Sunrise
2542
recent permits
692 contractors active
West End
2413
recent permits
455 contractors active
Kitsilano
2344
recent permits
678 contractors active
Why PermitBC?
We don't sell leads or accept paid placements. Everything you see comes from public permit records.
Verified Data Only
Every stat comes from official city permit records — not reviews or self-claims.
No Pay-to-Play
Rankings are based on permit history. No contractor can pay to appear higher.
10 Years of History
Deep track records show who's consistent — not just who's new and unproven.
Hyper-Local
Find professionals who already work in your neighbourhood and know local rules.
Your Project Journey
From first idea to final inspection — here's how a typical project moves through the permit system.
Planning
Define scope & budget
Use our cost guides and neighbourhood data to understand what similar projects cost in your area.
Design
Hire an architect or designer
Browse professionals by neighbourhood expertise and project type. They produce permit-ready drawings.
Permit
Submit & get approved
Your designer files the permit application. Track approval progress and typical timelines for your municipality.
Build
Hire contractors & subtrades
Find verified contractors with experience on similar projects. Compare track records and request quotes.
Complete
Inspections & close-out
Track inspection milestones. Earn $20 cashback per trade that completes through PermitBC.
Guides & Resources
Everything you need to know before starting your project.
Permits are being issued
right now.
Homeowners: find proven trades. Trades: find work before your competition does.