Custom Homes, Mountain Chalets & Large Renovations in the Okanagan

Staxon Homes builds from first handshake to key handover, with one point of contact and full transparency on every dollar.

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License

BC Licensed Residential Builder #53834

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Warranty

Full BC 2-5-10 New Home Warranty on every home.

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Insurance

Fully insured & bonded.

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Associations

CHBA Central Okanagan & SICA member.

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Built Transparently, From First Handshake to Key Handover

A family-oriented builder with one point of contact

Staxon Homes builds custom homes, mountain chalets and large renovations across the Okanagan and Big White. We manage everything from design and permits to engineering, approvals and the build itself, and you can see every invoice, daily log and progress photo along the way.

Our Services

From custom homes and luxury chalets to major renovations, we manage every detail to bring your vision to life with exceptional craftsmanship and personalized service.

Every Staxon Home Carries the Full BC 2-5-10 Warranty

Every Staxon home is built to meet British Columbia’s 2-5-10 home warranty requirements, giving you added peace of mind at every stage of homeownership.

2 Years
Coverage for materials and labour

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5 Years

Coverage for the building envelope

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10 Years
Coverage for structural components

Enrolled in the WBI New Home Warranty Program.

Start With a Free, No-Obligation Discovery Meeting

Bring your ideas and inspiration. We’ll sit down in person, capture your vision and start shaping the plan right away.

See Our Impressive Project Transformations

A ski-in/ski-out mountain chalet at Monashee Ridge, Big White, completed in 2026. Built for alpine conditions with snow-load engineering, a high-performance envelope, integrated fire suppression and full Energy Step Code as-built compliance, and permitted through the RDKB with a Form and Character Development Permit and an Alpine Environmentally Sensitive Landscape Reclamation permit.

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Bright modern bedroom with large windows, snowy forest view, and a neatly made bed
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Meet the Owner

Leighton Wiwchar

Leighton founded Staxon Homes after more than fifteen years in the trades, and he still runs every site himself. A BC Licensed Residential Builder and member of CHBA Central Okanagan and SICA, he draws Staxon’s preliminary plans in-house and is your single point of contact from pricing to key handover.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Typical General Contractor

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Progress Updates: Updates only when you walk the site yourself.

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Budget Visibility: Surprise costs show up at the end.

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Change Orders: Paperwork that slows the build down.

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Point of Contact: Passed between project managers.

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Design: Drawings handed off to a separate firm.

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Permits & Approvals: Homeowners left to coordinate permits.

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Subcontractors: Exclusive subs who get comfortable on price.

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Staxon Homes

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Progress Updates: A 24/7 client portal on JobTread with daily logs, progress photos, weather and crew on site.

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Budget Visibility: Live budgets, accurate job costs and clear invoicing.

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Change Orders: Review finishes and sign change orders electronically.

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Point of Contact: Leighton is your single point of contact, and Operations Manager Teagen onboards you to your client portal.

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Design: Preliminary drawings produced in-house and included in your build budget.

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Permits & Approvals: Permits, engineering sign-offs and municipal approvals managed from first handshake to key handover.

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Subcontractors: Competitively selected trades, or reputable trades you bring.

Hear from Our Satisfied Clients

Two Ways to Build

Choose the Contract That Fits How You Want to Be Involved

Whether you prefer full transparency and hands-on involvement or the certainty of a set budget and timeline, we offer contract options to suit your priorities and building style.

COST PLUS

Custom Pricing

Features:

  • See every invoice and transaction
  • Cost plus a set percentage
  • Hands-on involvement at every step
  • Variable start and end dates

FIXED PRICE

Custom Pricing

Features:

  • Locked budget
  • Change orders only if you change the blueprints
  • Hands-off once plans are set
  • Fixed start and end dates

Renovations also come with fixed start and end dates once your selections are finalized. Financing is available upon request.

SERVICE AREAS

Building Across the Okanagan and Big White

We build and rebuild across four regional districts, with permitting handled in each.

Kelowna
West Kelowna
Lake Country
Peachland
Westside Road
Summerland
Penticton
Vernon
Coldstream
Spallumcheen
Armstrong
Big White
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