We want to share the final photos of our recent West Vancouver laneway home project. Striking home with refinements It is a striking build for such a small footprint. We went to great lengths to preserve trees close to the foundation as well as add many refinements we have mentioned in previous articles that make the…
By Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager We recently completed this bathroom renovation for a client. The bathroom was dated and tired. The burgundy fixtures had to go as well as the black patterned shower curtain which closed off and darkened the space. The design strategy Bathrooms are one of the more expensive rooms to renovate so…
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Our client for this project is a fun and outgoing woman living in a beautiful home built in 1937 in the Westside area of Vancouver. She came to us in need of a major renovation as her basement was leaking and her bathroom was in dire need of repair. Design…
Kerr Construction is deep in the renovation of a much-beloved property in the Queens Park community of the Royal City, New Westminster. “City of Beautiful Homes” New West has many grand and impressive homes in its historical register due to its unique history. The city was founded in 1859 by the Queen’s Royal Engineers to…
As in 2018, Kerr Construction & Design is a silver sponsor of this year’s Drug Free Dash in support of KidSport Delta and the Boys & Girls Clubs of South Coast BC. The purpose of the run is to ” to support community programs for KidSport and The Boys & Girls Club, who provide the…
One of the things that make Kerr Construction & Design one of the most trusted and popular builders and renovators in the Lower Mainland is our ability to add value to a client’s project. Think about even the small things This means that we continually think about ways to improve even the smallest details in a build…
Design is an integral part of Kerr Construction & Design. Experience has taught us that renovations and custom home building go much smoother when we have our own design department. Kerr has a large design staff It is so much a part of the company, in fact, that we have a Design Manager, three Senior…
Climate change, pollution and safeguarding our dwindling natural resources are concerns shared by those at Kerr Construction & Design. A great personal example is Office Controller Evy Iverson. Evy just purchased a 2019 Kia Soul EV Luxury, a fully electric vehicle. Positive impact on the environment Evy purchased the car because “I wanted to make…
Our own Elton Donald will be featured at the BC Home + Garden Show being held Wednesday to Sunday, February 20 – 24 at BC Place Stadium. He is one of the featured speakers at the Homebuilders Association Vancouver “Ask the Experts” Stage, sponsored by Trail Appliances. Elton is a partner and long-time employee of…
A year or so ago at the height of our real estate boom, we published a blog article entitled “Building New vs Large Scale Renovations.” The main point of that article was that it took a bit of research to determine which of the two choices would be better – major home renovations or a…
There is a fantastic program that the City of Vancouver has created which many homeowners should be interested in. Heritage Action Plan The Heritage Action Plan was passed in October 2017 which affects homes deemed to have “character merit.” You can find the specifics and the full details about the program on the City of…
Kerr Construction is proudly participating in the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) annual Coats for Kids campaign to help make a difference in our community. We are providing a drop off location for new or gently used coats for children of all ages, particularly items for kids ages 12-17, during our office hours of…
Having your home built or renovated requires finding a builder you can trust. Otherwise, it will become excessively expensive and stressful. Knowing how to choose a builder is the first step before you think about breaking ground. Not all builders are the same, so know what to look for and recognize the signs when a…
Kerr Design Build’s goal is to be the finest home remodeller in the Lower Mainland. So, the company invests time in learning how to improve as a company. A well-organized and purposeful company that is on a course of expansion can deliver fantastic results for its clients. Attended Remodelers Summit Consequently, Kerr Construction’s founder Doug…
A significant part of our caring community in Vancouver is the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice. Helping children and families in need Opened in 1995, Canuck Place provides special care for children who are terminally ill and their parents. Thousands of children and their families over the years have received “medical respite, pain and symptom management, art,…
Kerr Construction believes that community is important and is dedicated to building a better lifestyle for all. Doug Kerr, the company’s founder, skied with the likes of Steve Podborski and Ken Read as a member of the Canadian National Ski Team, affectionately known as the “Crazy Canucks” back in the 1970s and 1980s. Through his…
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Ovation Awards highlight the best projects its members have built, renovated, designed, and marketed in Metro Vancouver. In its ninth year, the GVHBA Ovation Awards continue to capture the attention of the industry and the public. Why an Open Kitchen? Our entry, Open Kitchen Connection, has been selected…
For many of us, when it comes to home renovations, our knowledge consists of knowing that we want it and a willingness to pay for it. Unfortunately, not all contractors are created equal, and without knowing the basics, it is easy for many of them to confuse you with complicated and impressive sounding terms that…
Most homes in the City of Vancouver and the Lower Mainland have basements. Sometimes they’re rented out, other times they’re used as ‘retreat’ areas for various activities. Either way, they still often look like… well, like basements. In other words, if they’re not looked after, they can look like they’re forgotten about or never got…
Luxury living that is sustainable? Absolutely! For too long, the word ‘luxury’ has been associated with excess, even waste. Well, the great news is you can build a green luxury home right here in Vancouver that incorporates efficiency and sustainability without ever skimping on sumptuous comfort and exquisite beauty. We are so lucky to live…
In the last couple of years the Lower Mainland has seen a substantial jump in real estate values that have significantly outpaced the costs of construction. Homeowners often wonder if they should stay put and renovate or sell and build a new custom home. Which provides more value? Let’s examine the building new vs renovating…
Heritage house tours have long been offered in the greater Vancouver area for those who appreciate traditional residential architecture and the historical interest it brings with it—and these forays don’t seem to be waning in popularity. But guess what? Vancouver also had its first-ever “Modern Home Tour” this fall, with plans already in the works…
You’d be surprised how useful beautiful built-in cabinetry, including cupboards, drawers, shelving and more, can be in almost any room of your home. Sure, built-ins can always be created after the fact, but they often scream of an afterthought. If you are already hiring skilled custom home builders to create your ideal house, think through…
When planning for home renovations, excitement takes hold and it’s so easy to get carried away by the vision of what you want. There’s nothing wrong with imaginative ideas or dreaming of a great end result. But the planning must also keep its proverbial feet on the ground and go hand in hand with establishing…
End of content
End of content