Service Area · Garrison Crossing
Chilliwack’s planned new-urbanist community on the former CFB site. Architecturally cohesive streets, mixed housing types, and renovations that need to respect both strata bylaws and the broader design language.
The neighbourhood
Garrison Crossing is Chilliwack’s most architecturally coherent neighborhood. Built out from roughly 2002 through 2012 on what used to be the Chilliwack military base, the community mixes single-family homes, townhomes, and apartments across 1,700-plus units. Front porches, rear laneways, and a tight shared aesthetic define the streetscape. It was one of the first LEED-certified neighborhoods in Canada, which shaped how the homes were built.
Average sale prices sit around $722K to $746K overall (2026 data, Chilliwack District Real Estate Board), with single-family homes averaging around $915K, townhomes around $768K, and apartments around $584K. The 98-percent sell-to-list ratio shows the neighborhood is in steady demand, which shapes how renovations return value at resale.
Most Garrison homes are now entering their first real renovation cycle. Original laminate counters, builder-grade cabinetry, painted MDF doors, basic tile, and first-generation finish materials are aging out. The bones are generally excellent (which is what a newer LEED neighborhood gives you), so projects typically focus on finishes, custom millwork, bathroom rebuilds, basement finishes, and modest layout updates rather than full gut renovations.
Garrison also has townhome and strata components, which adds a layer of coordination to any renovation. Strata council approval for some interior and most exterior changes. Shared walls, roofs, and sometimes mechanical systems. Tight streets with limited staging space for demolition and material handling. We prepare council packages before quoting timelines so the approval path is factored into the schedule rather than discovered mid-project.
The Garrison projects we run most often today are primary ensuite expansions on 2,400 to 3,000 square foot single-family homes built in the mid-2000s. The original ensuite was a small standard 5x10, and homeowners want a curbless walk-in shower, double vanity, freestanding tub, and a heated tile floor. Second most common is a kitchen rebuild on the same vintage of home, replacing the original maple-and-laminate kitchen with custom cabinetry, quartz counters, and a properly sized island where the original layout used a peninsula. Third is finishing the unfinished basement that came as builder-grade open space, into rec room and guest suite combinations.
A specific Garrison consideration: heat pumps and EV chargers. The neighborhood was built with electrical service that is generally adequate for the original load, but adding a heat pump and an EV charger can push some 2000s-era 100A panels over capacity. We do load calculations at site visit. About one in three Garrison homes we have looked at for this combination needs a 200A service upgrade before the heat pump and EV go in.
What we plan for
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Most 2000s Garrison homes do not need mechanical overhauls; they need their finishes updated. Kitchens, primary bathrooms, flooring, and lighting are where the value is. The underlying framing, electrical, and plumbing are generally serviceable, which keeps renovation scope focused.
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Garrison townhomes and some single-family streets are strata-managed. Exterior changes and many interior changes require strata sign-off. We prepare the submission package, attend council if needed, and integrate approval timelines into the construction schedule rather than adding them as a surprise.
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Townhomes share walls, roofs, and sometimes mechanical systems. We protect neighboring units with the same care we give your finishes. Dust containment at the shared boundary. Noise scheduled into predictable windows. Written communication with neighbors in advance of demolition.
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Renovation parking, dumpster placement, and material delivery in Garrison require coordination with neighbors and sometimes with the strata. We manage permits for curb use where needed and schedule deliveries to minimize street-level disruption.
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Garrison homes were built to energy standards ahead of most Chilliwack stock. That means when you renovate, the existing envelope and mechanical systems are usually decent. Heat pump additions, upgraded ventilation, and EV charging retrofits integrate cleanly rather than requiring envelope rework.
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The new-urbanist street pattern in Garrison gives you lane access to most homes, which is a renovation advantage. Material deliveries, dumpster placement, and contractor parking can stage in the lane rather than blocking the front street. We use this where the lane access is functional and minimize front-street disruption either way.
What we build here
Full kitchen rebuilds on 2000s-era Garrison homes. Custom cabinetry, quartz counters, new appliances, coordinated lighting.
Learn morePrimary ensuite rebuilds, main bath updates, custom showers with proper waterproofing.
Learn moreFinished rec rooms, guest suites, home offices. Legal suites where zoning supports.
Learn moreMulti-room projects that update finishes throughout without touching the mechanical core.
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Townhome update, single-family refresh, or a full kitchen rebuild. Site visit, honest numbers, and a realistic schedule that accounts for both construction and approval timelines.