# Matthew T. Hansen Architect

Matthew T. Hansen Architect is a builder in North Vancouver. Rated 5.0/5 from 20 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 39 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 20 reviews.

They state they've been established since 1996, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2018. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
Matthew T. Hansen Architect is a registered firm established in 1996 by its principle Matt Hansen Architect AIBC. Since that time, it has operated as a sole proprietorship, giving personal attention to every phase of the projects it undertakes. Matt graduated from the University of Idaho in 1989 earning a Bachelor degree in Architecture. His internship in Vancouver was under the careful guidance of Architect Loy Leyland, and Matt became registered to practice architecture in 1995. Over the last 20 years, the firm has specialized in single-family residential design. Most projects undertaken are situated on Vancouver’s North Shore, and the design emphasis is practical, functional architecture. The firm as been honoured by both the District and City of North Vancouver with Design Awards of Excellence for ‘exceptional architecture’. Matt has spent most of his life on the North Shore, growing up in West Vancouver. Happily married for 25 years, he is an active father of two adult children. He has been a member of various community panels and committees over the years with a keen interest in the future development of our community. Matthew T. Hansen Architect has developed a strong reputation for providing excellence in service and client satisfaction. Please call Matt to discuss your architectural needs or to simply determine the feasibility of your project.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 20 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in North Vancouver. Across 29 builders in North Vancouver, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

## Trades
Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- 3D Rendering
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Barn Design & Construction
- Basement Design
- Basement Remodeling
- Bathroom Design
- Building Design
- Custom Homes
- Deck Design
- Drafting
- Earthquake Retrofitting

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Photo gallery](https://mtharchitect.ca/portfolio/)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/matt.hansen.9279)

## Awards & recognition
- 2× Best of Houzz winner (2019, 2018)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 20 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemized quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
- A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.

## Contact
- Phone: (604) 983-3723
- Website: http://www.mtharchitect.ca

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