About us

Rathy Homes: Nanaimo’s Trusted Home Builders

At Rathy Homes, we pride ourselves on transforming your vision into a beautifully crafted reality. Specializing in custom homes and comprehensive home renovations, our family-owned business combines decades of expertise with a personal touch that makes each project unique.

A Legacy of Quality and Craftsmanship

Founded in 1981, Rathy Homes has established itself as a leading custom home builder on Vancouver Island. With over 40 years of experience, our team, led by Doug Rathy, has a deep-rooted passion for creating spaces that are not only functional but also exquisitely designed. Doug’s background in Building Technology with an Architectural major, along with Ruth Rathy’s certified interior design expertise, and Pierce Rathy's 20 years in the industry ensures that every home we build is a masterpiece of comfort and style.

Our services

Custom Home Building
From the ground up, we design & build dream homes tailored to your lifestyle and preferences.

Major Home Renovations
We transform existing spaces into modern, functional, and comfortable environments tailored to your needs.

Design Collaboration & Permitting
We take care of design work ourselves or collaborate with clients’ chosen designers, helping navigate permitting and building requirements to keep each project moving forward.

Interior design
We provide tailored interior solutions that reflect your preferences, maximize comfort, and enhance the beauty and functionality of every space.

Project management
We coordinate every detail so your project stays on schedule, within budget, and meets our high standards from start to finish.

Rathy Homes built my house during the Covid pandemic. Doug managed the emerging material and supply chain issues very effectively and gave me good advice throughout. The result was my home built to the style and standard I had hoped for and I love it. I highly recommend Rathy Homes.

Glynnis Horel

The core values that drive our work

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Craftsmanship

We believe that quality work — down to the smallest detail — shows respect for our clients, our craft, and the homes we build.

Design with purpose

We design every space around each client's needs, blending thoughtful design and practical building experience to create homes that are beautiful, functional, and genuinely suited to how people want to live — now and in the future.

Personal commitment

We treat every project with care and attention, building lasting relationships with the people who trust us with their homes.

Integrity

We act with honesty and openness in our communication, decisions, and pricing — choosing what's right, not what's easiest.

Collaboration

We value teamwork with clients, partners, and trades, believing that listening and working together leads to better outcomes.

Problem-solving

We meet every challenge with a steady hand and a solutions-focused mindset, drawing on decades of experience to keep projects moving forward.

Respect

We work efficiently and with care for our clients' lives and property, minimizing disruption and maintaining trust from start to finish.

Building more than homes

Our mission goes beyond construction. “Dream it. Build it. Live it.” isn’t just our tagline — it’s our promise to you. Whether it’s a bespoke new home or a major renovation, we focus on making the process as seamless and enjoyable as possible, respecting your daily life and minimizing disruption.

Committed to Vancouver Island

Serving areas from Nanaimo to Lantzville, we are deeply committed to the community we live in and build for. Every home project is an opportunity for us to enhance the beauty and functionality of our neighborhoods.