Carriage Homes · Suites · Right-Sized Custom Homes

Better, not bigger.

North Grove builds carriage homes, suites, and right-sized custom homes across the Okanagan. Designed around how you live, and what makes sense.

Free, no-obligation · We'll tell you what your lot allows, usually within a few days

Mountainside, a North Grove home in Kelowna built with a one-bedroom income suite
Mountainside · KelownaBuilt with a one-bedroom income suite Our build
25+ years building experience Licensed BC builder Design + build under one roof
25+
Years building
20
Age Josh built his first home
2-5-10
Warranty on every new home

Our point of view

We don't let the dream of excess get in the way of the financially sound decision. The best home isn't the biggest one. It's the one that's right for your land and the way you plan to live on it.

Our specialty

Carriage homes & secondary suites, done right.

A carriage home or suite is one of the smartest things you can do with Okanagan property. Income, space for family, lasting value. But it lives or dies on what your lot allows. Here's how we work:

  1. 01Feasibility firstBefore we've even visited, we've been over your lot on Google Maps: access, yard space, whether there's already a registered suite. Then zoning, setbacks and servicing. You know what's possible before you spend a dollar on design.
  2. 02Drawings & permitsWe handle the working drawings and the permit process in-house. No juggling separate companies.
  3. 03Build & finishDesigned for privacy, comfort and return. We've built and lived in income suites for years.
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Bright carriage home suite interior in Kelowna built by North Grove Homes
Right-sized livingCompact spaces, designed to feel open

How we work

A clear path, from first call to handover.

No surprises, no runaround. You'll always know what's happening and what comes next.

01

Talk

We start with a conversation about your property, your goals, and your budget. Honest from the first call.

02

Feasibility

We tell you what your lot actually allows, zoning, setbacks, servicing, before you spend on design.

03

Design

Drawings and permits, handled in-house, designed around how you live and what makes financial sense.

04

Build

One builder, start to finish. We stay hands-on and in touch through to the final walkthrough.

Full-service builder

We build more than suites.

Carriage homes are our focus, but we're a full custom home builder. When you want a complete home, a renovation, or an outdoor space, you get the same hands-on care, and only a few projects a year.

Right-sized custom home in Kelowna by North Grove Homes
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Custom Homes

Right-sized custom homes built around how you live. For downsizing, retirement, or a year-round home with lake and vineyard views.

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Renovation with open living space and lake views in the Okanagan
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Renovations

Modernize a dated layout, open up a main floor, or add the space a new chapter calls for. Blended seamlessly into your home.

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Outdoor living space built by North Grove Homes Kelowna
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Outdoor Spaces

Decks, patios, and outdoor living built to hold all the toys Okanagan life brings, and made for hosting family and friends.

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We practice what we preach

Every home we've built for ourselves had income built in.

We don't just recommend this approach. We live it. Every home we've designed and built for our own family included a way to make it pay for itself. It's simply how we think about property.

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What homeowners say · Rated 4.9★ on Google

Trusted across the Okanagan.

★★★★★
“Working with North Grove Homes has been a great experience. We found every trade to be very experienced and professional. Joshua has been excellent. Organized and very approachable, and answered any questions we had. He's very knowledgeable and always provided good ideas and suggestions when we needed to make difficult decisions. We would highly recommend North Grove Homes for any building project.”
Mark HancherowCustom home · Fintry, BC
★★★★★
“Josh came out to visit the site and assess the project and agreed to take it on when many others couldn't be bothered to respond with a quote or look at the scale of my project. He's been incredibly helpful in finding solutions to hiccups along the way and attentive in communication. Questions are answered openly and transparently, with a lot of flexibility in working together to achieve my desired outcomes. I'll be working with North Grove Homes again.”
Victoria M.Off-grid income property · Kootenay Boundary, BC
★★★★★
“Josh and his crew did a phenomenal job creating our backyard oasis. Professional, hard working, North Grove Homes delivered exactly what we were looking for. I would highly recommend them for any construction needs.”
WillBackyard project · Google review
★★★★★
“Josh and his team did a great job building our new deck and new pool cabana. They were clean, reliable and provided a great product. Highly recommend.”
Lindsay GardnerDeck & pool cabana · Google review
★★★★★
“Working with Josh and Jen at North Grove was a great experience. They helped design and build an exquisite back yard space to get the most out of the great Okanagan outdoor living. They were great to work with, patient with our questions, and most of all excellent in their work!”
Keith WhitakerOutdoor living space · Google review
★★★★★
“Really enjoyed working with Northgrove on our renovation. From brainstorming to design, construction and coordination of sub trades, they were a pleasure to work with and ensured high quality the whole way through.”
Brendan PaulsHome renovation · Google review
★★★★★
“The team at North Grove really helped me bring my garage conversion/dog salon to life! The one-on-one service, care and attention to detail, as well as being sympathetic to the needs of my family were excellent. I really appreciate the time it took to complete the project. Thanks Jen and Josh for taking my at-home salon to the next level!”
Tricia JacobyGarage conversion · Google review

Where we build

Kelowna & the Okanagan

KelownaWest KelownaVernon & North OkanaganLake CountryPeachlandSummerlandPentictonColdstreamLumbyFintry

Slat Studio · by North Grove Homes

The wall everyone asks about.

Wood slat feature walls and acoustic panels, designed and installed for you. Transparent pricing from $24 per square foot, quoted from a photo.

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Wondering what your lot allows?

Tell us about your property and your goals. We'll run a free feasibility check and lay out your options. No pressure, no obligation.

Start a feasibility check → Call 778-363-8618