The 10 Best Renovation Contractors in Richmond, BC

Why it ranks here

• In business since 2006, with 550-plus finished projects to its name.
• Was a founding member of CCRAC, the Chinese Construction and Renovation Association of Canada.
• Seals cracked foundations, walls and slabs with epoxy or polyurethane injection to keep water out.
• Tracks down leaks with non-invasive detection and handles flood response from water extraction and drying to structural repairs.
• Residential jobs range from kitchen and bathroom remodels to home additions and custom home builds.

Why it ranks here

• Reports 2.5k completed projects and 20-plus years of combined team experience in construction and renovation.
• Builds vinyl sundecks and aluminum guard rail systems, and handles demolition such as drywall removal and debris disposal.
• Interior jobs cover flooring, painting and drywall repair as well as kitchen and bathroom renovations with walk-in showers and custom vanities.
• Exterior work spans siding, fences, windows and doors, landscaping, and gutters and French drains for water management.
• Also offers mould control, removal and restoration, along with protection of floors, walls and ceilings.

Why it ranks here

• Owner and operator Oren Makias started the company after working under several mentors in the trade.
• Screens and trials each contractor before they join its team.
• Offers 24-hour emergency service for repairs alongside planned renovation work.
• Its service list runs from bathroom, kitchen and basement remodels to drywalling, plumbing, electrical and leak reports.
• Selects and sources bathroom materials itself, so clients do not have to deal with separate suppliers or plumbers.

Why it ranks here

• Established in Richmond in 2016, and gives its team an average tenure of 10-plus years.
• Architectural designers, master carpenters and project managers work in one studio, with one manager assigned to run each job.
• Planning and custom millwork fabrication happen under one roof, with cabinetry and storage built by local Richmond craftsmen.
• One Richmond kitchen case study reworked a load-bearing wall and added white oak millwork and a bookmatched marble island.
• Its Steveston Retreat project turned a cramped bathroom into a wet room with a freestanding stone tub and heated stone floors.