Vernon BC
Bercum Builders, Inc.
Custom Home Builder Vernon, BC
Elevate your life with a quality custom-built home that merges architectural excellence and visionary design to make your dream a reality. Together we’ll create a living space that stands as a masterpiece of elegance, innovation, and refinement.
Luxury Home Builder Vernon, BC

Award-winning Vernon Home Builder Since 1983
Bercum Builders is a custom home builder with a long legacy of craftsmanship in the Vernon area and Okanagan Valley. Since our first new home construction project in Vernon, BC in 1983, we’ve grown to become one of the leading builders in the Okanagan Valley.
Bercum Builders has a longstanding reputation for honesty, integrity, and quality. Our home construction projects in British Columbia have received prestigious design awards including the Georgie Awards, Tommie Awards, and Okanagan Housing Awards.
When you work with Bercum, your dream home is in the hands of true experts who can help bring your concept vision to life while meeting all building regulations. Collaborate with our passionate designers and builders to craft a Vernon custom home that reflects your personal style and enhances your lifestyle in the beautiful Okanagan Valley.
Welcome to Bercum, crafting quality, award winning homes with integrity.
Honesty
Communication. Transparency. Trust. Authenticity.
Quality
Integrity. Experience. Expertise. Uncompromising.
Relationships
Teamwork. Connections. Collaboration. Care.
Passion
Sincerity. Hard Work. Creativity. Commitment.
Luxury Homes for a Lifetime
Our Custom Home Building Process
Enjoy a seamless journey from concept to completion. Our structured approach ensures open communication, smooth planning, and expert construction, leaving you stress-free and excited about your new home. Besides homes, we builds lasting relationships with our clients based on teamwork, communication, and genuine care to ensure your journey is as enjoyable as your new home.
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Discovery
- Your dream home journey starts with a personalized consultation to discover your vision, needs, budget, and timeline — setting the stage for an expertly planned and beautifully designed custom home creation.
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Planning
- Next, your dreams take the lead as we trasform your vision into custom home plans and architectural specifications. Together, we refine every detail to design a house that reflects your unique lifestyle. We develop comprehensive cost estimates, ensuring your dream home aligns seamlessly with your expectations, budget, and aspirations.
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Construction
- During the build phase, our expert project managers orchestrate every detail to ensure a seamless process. Meanwhile, our general contractor and skilled home building team breathes life into your vision, creating your own masterpiece of architectural innovation and luxury living.
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Service
- With construction complete, your new custom home is ready for you to move in! We’ll give you the keys and provide you with all the information you need to ensure your luxury home remains in impeccable condition for a lifetime.
Custom Home Building in Vernon, Answered
How much does it cost to build a custom home in Vernon?
Our high-end custom homes start at roughly $500 per square foot. That figure reflects a fully custom luxury build, so it sits above the average new home in Vernon, and it is a starting point rather than a ceiling. Your final cost depends on your lot, size, design, and finishes, and the lakefront and hillside view lots common here can add site and engineering costs. The best way to understand the difference for your build is to contact our team directly for a clear, itemized estimate.
How long does it take to build a custom home in Vernon?
Most custom homes take about 12 to 24 months from first design to move-in, with planning and design taking 6 to 12 months and construction following. Lakefront and hillside sites around Vernon can take longer because of added assessments and permitting. Our team gives you a detailed schedule during planning and a dedicated project manager who shares weekly progress updates with photos.
What is the custom home building process with your team?
Our four phase process moves from Discovery to Planning to Construction to Service. We begin by understanding your vision, needs, budget, and timeline, then design and price the home together, build it under a dedicated project manager, and support you well after move-in. You stay as involved or as hands-off as you like, always confident that your vision comes first.
Do you help with design, or do I need my own architect?
We team up with proven local designers to bring your vision to life, then guide design and construction together from the first sketch. Coordinating those designers with our project managers and craftspeople keeps your home’s design, budget, and buildability aligned and prevents costly surprises later. If you already have an architect or designer you love, we are glad to work alongside them.
What warranty comes with a new custom home in BC?
Every new home built by a licensed residential builder in British Columbia carries mandatory 2-5-10 home warranty insurance: two years on labour and materials, five years on the building envelope, and ten years on the structure, regulated by BC Housing with combined coverage up to $200,000. As a licensed builder, our team provides this coverage and backs it with genuine follow-up care.
How do I choose the right custom home builder in Vernon?
Look for a builder with a long local track record, a transparent process, references you can speak with, and a portfolio that speaks for itself. Ask how they estimate, who will manage your project, and how they will communicate through the build. Our team has been building across the Okanagan since 1983, and we welcome these questions, because the right fit matters as much as the finished home.
Which Vernon areas do you build custom homes in?
We build throughout Vernon and the North Okanagan, from Kalamalka Lake and Okanagan Lake shorelines to hillside and view communities like Predator Ridge, The Foothills, Coldstream, and Okanagan Landing. Wherever your Vernon lot sits, we would be glad to walk it with you and talk through what is possible.
What should I know about building a custom home in Vernon?
Vernon offers lakefront parcels on Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes alongside hillside and view lots that reward careful planning: grading, drainage, foundation design, and orienting the home to the lake or valley. Lakefront and sloped sites add permitting considerations. Our team plans these details early, so your Vernon home makes the most of its setting without surprises during construction.
Ready to build in Vernon? Get in touch with our team.