The best contractors and home builders in Surrey, BC
6 lists for Surrey, one per trade, each with up to 10 firms. Every list starts from Google Maps searches in the city, and firms are weighed on Google rating, review count, the services each firm offers and its portfolio.
Every list for Surrey
One list per trade, with the three firms ranked highest on each.
- General contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: JC Custom Home ImprovementRated 5.0 out of 5 from 156 Google reviews
- Number 2: Golden Vista ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 45 Google reviews
- Number 3: Smart Step RenovationRated 5.0 out of 5 from 43 Google reviews
- Custom home builders
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Square One ConstructionRated 4.9 out of 5 from 73 Google reviews
- Number 2: Versa HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 38 Google reviews
- Number 3: Major HomesRated 4.9 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews
- Renovation contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Modern MakeoversRated 4.9 out of 5 from 71 Google reviews
- Number 2: Black Bear HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 19 Google reviews
- Number 3: S Buddy Home RenovationsRated 4.5 out of 5 from 17 Google reviews
- Kitchen renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Elite ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 124 Google reviews
- Number 2: Bestcoast RenovationsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 126 Google reviews
- Number 3: Golden Vista ConstructionRated 5.0 out of 5 from 45 Google reviews
- Bathroom renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Elite ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 124 Google reviews
- Number 2: Bestcoast RenovationsRated 4.9 out of 5 from 126 Google reviews
- Number 3: Modern MakeoversRated 4.9 out of 5 from 71 Google reviews
- Basement renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: JC Custom Home ImprovementRated 5.0 out of 5 from 156 Google reviews
- Number 2: RenoWright ServicesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 30 Google reviews
- Number 3: Mountview ConstructionRated 4.9 out of 5 from 28 Google reviews
Hiring a contractor in Surrey: common questions
Who issues building permits in Surrey?
Building permits for homes in Surrey come from the City of Surrey. Structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need one, while cosmetic updates usually do not. Agree in writing whether you or the firm applies.
How do I check a contractor in Surrey before hiring?
Ask for a clearance letter from WorkSafeBC, which confirms the firm is registered for workers' compensation and in good standing, and for a certificate of liability insurance covering the dates of your job. Then read its Google reviews from the last year and ask to see finished work like yours.
Is there a warranty on a new home in British Columbia?
A new house in British Columbia must be built by a residential builder licensed by BC Housing and enrolled in third-party 2-5-10 home warranty insurance: two years on defects in materials and labour, five years on the building envelope and ten years on the structure.
Is renovation work covered by a warranty?
A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.
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