You’re sitting on untapped space—and missed opportunity

Whether you're adding a mortgage-helper, making room for family, or finally legalizing your existing in-law suite, we’ll help you create the space you need—beautifully, and by the book.

One home isn’t enough anymore

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BC’s housing market isn’t getting any easier—and for many homeowners, the solution isn’t more house, it’s smarter space.

If any of this sounds familiar…

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“We want to bring aging parents home, but they need privacy.”

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“Our kid moved back in—and we’re feeling the squeeze.”

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“We’ve got a basement. Could it be a legal suite?”

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“I want rental income, but I’m not sure what’s allowed.”

…you’re not alone. And you’re not stuck.

Flexible living, built right

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At Kurts Construction, we design and build secondary suites and multi-generational spaces that make homes work harder for families across the Fraser Valley.

Whether you're looking for added income, family flexibility, or long-term security, we’ll help you create a solution that’s safe, functional, stylish, and fully compliant.

We build and transform:

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Legal In-Law Suites: Comfortable, code-compliant, and completely private

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Basement Suite Conversions: Turn underused space into income or family flexibility

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Multi-Generational Wings: Seamless additions or layout redesigns

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Garden Suites & Detached Units (where zoning allows)

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Aging-in-Place Suites: Safe, accessible, and thoughtfully designed

Designed for real life (not just a floor plan)

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These aren’t quick-fix renos. They’re fully customized spaces that reflect your lifestyle and future plans.

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Privacy First

Separate entrances, soundproofing, and independent living.

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Full Functionality

Kitchens, bathrooms, laundry, and storage.

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Dignified Design

Especially for aging parents or long-stay guests.

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Smart Investment

Adds long-term resale value and passive income.

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Built to Code

We handle all permitting, zoning, and inspections.

We don’t just build in-law suites. We build peace of mind.

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We have our dream deck and yard.

We had the pleasure of working with the Kurts team while building our dream lake house. From our first meeting and all the way through the project we were confident that we had picked the right partners. Dan and Cher were very engaged and available for consultation throughout the build.

Our remote location led to the occasional challenge, which was always resolved promptly and efficiently. Kurts construction draws from a talented pool of trades that we found to be skillful, hard working and respectful. Perhaps most notably, we felt that Dan and Cher indeed had our best interests at heart, that they shared our excitement and that they were always conscious of our budget. Kurts construction was the perfect fit for our project and we wouldn’t hesitate to engage them for any future projects. We would absolutely recommend them based on our experience.

— Sonja Peters

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Legal Suite vs In-Law Suite: What’s the difference?

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It’s one of the most searched questions in BC—and here’s the simple answer:

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A legal suite meets all building code, zoning, safety, and fire separation standards

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An in-law suite might be informal or unpermitted—fine for family, but not legal to rent

Kurts Construction helps with both:

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Bringing existing in-law suites up to code

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Designing and building fully legal income suites

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Navigating the permit process in Agassiz, Harrison, and FVRD

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Avoiding costly mistakes and compliance issues

Local expertise: We know the rules

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We’re not guessing—we’ve worked in your neighbourhood.

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Familiar with Village of Harrison Zoning Bylaws

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Experts in Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD) secondary suite compliance & permitting process

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BC Building Code: compliant builds from top to bottom for fire safety, egress, and more

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Experience converting suites in BC Box homes and older properties

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Clear knowledge of what’s legal—and what’s risky

Whether it’s a suite addition, conversion, or full layout redesign in Harrison, Agassiz, Hope, Chilliwack or nearby—our team will walk you through the process from idea to inspection.

Our proven process

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What do you need: income, privacy, mobility, space?

We craft a layout and handle permits that match your life and your lot.

No shortcuts. Just smart craftsmanship.

Enjoy added flexibility, income, and peace of mind.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Compliance with BC Building Code: fire separation, proper egress, ceiling height, ventilation, and more. We do it all by the book.

Yes. We manage everything from plans to inspections—you stay informed, not stressed.

Yes—most single-family homes in these areas qualify for suites, depending on zoning and space. We can confirm this during your consult.

Budgets vary. A typical fully finished legal suite starts around $100K, depending on space and finishes.

Absolutely. We can assess the current setup and help bring it into compliance with local bylaws and BC Building Code.

A secondary suite is inside your main home (usually basement), while a garden suite is a detached dwelling (also called a coach house or laneway home). Kurts focuses on both, depending on lot size and zoning.

Ready to create the space you’ve been thinking about?

You’ve thought about adding a suite for a reason. Whether it's for family, flexibility, or financial freedom—it starts with a conversation.