THE SQUAMISH BUILDING GUIDE
Building in Squamish.
Planning a house, coach house, ADU, suite or renovation? Explore the options, lot checks and costs.
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For modular homes & ADUs · Planning allowances, not a quote01 / START HERE
What are you planning?
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We’ll help you find a starting point.
YOUR FIRST CHECKS
Could a backyard home fit?
Start with the allowed number of homes and the space available. Then look at the foundation, services and any flood requirements.
02 / THE GUIDES
Explore the building guides.
Short explanations, visual comparisons
and details when you need them.
01Valleycliffe ADU · NewlinesADU + Aux Box
What can I build?
Suites, ADUs, replacement homes and more than one dwelling.
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02Conceptual site illustration
What does my lot need?
Setbacks, streamside protection, flood levels and services.
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03Conceptual foundation illustration
Soils & foundations
See how ground conditions shape the foundation.
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04Newlines Contracting portfolio
Demolition
Assessments, disconnections, removal and disposal.
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05Hewing Haus partner image
Project budgets
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06Hewing Haus partner image
People & permits
Who to call and what happens next.
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07Click Modular partner image
How to build
Compare modular, panelized and site-built construction.
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08Click Modular partner image
Drawings & materials
Read the plans and choose the details.
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Useful District resources.
Find the original District documents here and in each guide.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Let’s look at your lot.
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