Preferred Builders

Galena Shores is a pristine location.  We recommend that individuals building at Galena Shores use the following criteria to choose a builder.  ALDL has done this with these Preferred Builders.

1. Financial Strength. Get references from at least one financial institution as to the financial viability of the company or the individual. Note the available working capital and the track record of the builders or the individual with their financial institution.
2. Get evidence of coverage by BC New Home Warranty Program or an equivalent program. The builder will need to provide a contact person at the warranty program of his choice. Although strongly recommended, persons who build their own house for their own occupancy may choose not to provide this coverage. We can provide contact information for individual coverage.
3. All new home plans must be submitted to the Design Review Consultant (DRC) for review and approval based on the terms of the Building Regulations.  You are encouraged to get information on your proposed home submitted as soon as possible.
4. Ability to Perform. Trades and supplies are sometimes difficult in Arrow Lakes. You will need some evidence of the builder's ability to access trades and suppliers. This could be in the form of letters from trades and suppliers noting that they have worked with the builder in the past and are willing to work with the builder again on this project. You also need to know how many houses a builder has constructed in the last few years. This would give you a sense of the ability to attract the needed support. Individuals with no experience should declare this.
5. References. Builders should supply references for houses built and delivered in the past year. You want to talk to the owners about performance, time of delivery and warranty work. Individuals should explain their ability to complete the construction program.
6. All builders must apply for and receive a development permit and a building permit from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD), and must follow all regional district regulations in the construction of the building.