Kerr Design Build

REVIEW :: Imagine an unexpected and certainly unwanted water " issue that threatens the very foundation of your old but beloved home! It is a homeowners nightmare and became my nightmare!! In this " crisis" of sorts - I enlisted Kerr Construction Company to diagnose the problem and correct it. They did a superb professional job ! But

In March 2017 we began to work with Kerr Construction and Design to undertake a major renovation to our 3 bedroom 1940 Vancouver bungalow. We added roughly 1800 sqft of additional living space which included an upper bedroom floor with 2 master bedrooms complete with en-suites, larger main floor kitchen and dining area and a home theatre to our basement. The remainder of the basement contains a mechanical room, washroom and additional storage. A legal one bedroom basement suite was also created. A roof-top deck with mountain view was also provided. At the rear of the house we built a large two-car garage complete with washroom. This was a project to allow us to enjoy our home as we age. We call our home the upscale cottage" with a focus on traditional finishes. Our core motivation was to increase the functional living space

We have worked with the Kerr Design team and head designer, Nisha MacNeil for over a year. The Kerr Design team helped us pick furniture and accessories for our 3300 square foot home. Kerr took into account our tastes and our traditional home and helped us make the right choices and avoid costly mistakes.We also wanted to build a bench seat in our kitchen. We could not find anyone who wanted to do such a small job and were fortunate that Kerr was also able to provide us with the trades to do the job.Our collaboration with the Kerr Design team has resulted in a beautiful home that we share with family and friends.

My friend Carol wanted a new kitchen.....she was happily living in the same house she had grown up in, and now she was ready to put her stamp on it.A red stove....she had seen it online....she wanted it. With a very generous budget....plenty for a complete kitchen update....she and her husband researched companies through the Better Business Bureau, deciding on Kerr Construction to make their fantasy kitchen a reality.The Consultant who came 'to help' her develop the plan, proceeded to upsell her to include removing a wall, refinishing all floors, replacing almost all her windows, a new roof, paint inside and out, fully update two bathrooms.....plus a new outdoor patio complete with an outdoor kitchen.....and the budget....now close to seven times the original target. But it all sounded so lovely....the last work she would ever need to do. So she agreed.Right from the start there were problems....she had tried to delay the project for a few months due to out of town visitors.....they couldn't do that. They rushed her out of the house....sent in movers who packed Pods badly.....she quickly moved into a rental property....then six weeks later their crew....of one....started work.The next seven months were very difficult.....starting with a massive robbery due to a security failure, followed by so many changes. Carol and John had to continually fight for what they wanted. They were promised competent work but so much was left poorly finished...far too much to detail here....the whole renovation has been a nightmare. Even the head of Kerr admitted that the final result was not to their usual standard. And the red stove....no where to be seen. The designed had refused to incorporate it.Now.....a year on.....Carol and John are living with renovation regret. They had to completely redo one bathroom, the new floors are poorly laid, lots of little things still need attending to, fixing or finishing off. Everyday they are reminded of the disastrous past couple of years, and many hundreds of thousands of wasted dollars, this reno has cost them.I offered to write this for Carol in hopes it will help her move on. She spends much of everyday fretting and agonising over the state of her home, the wasted opportunity to have it just as she wanted it, and the incredible amount of money spent on the poor workmanship done. She has approached the Better Business Bureau about Kerr Construction's rating. They were not helpful and Kerr remains an A+ rated company. Having recently read a similar story from another Kerr customer, she had wanted to post a review herself. There seems to be no other recourse than to tell her story and advise others, who want a major renovation done in Vancouver, to think long and hard before signing any renovation contract.

We selected Kerr Construction to build out patio. Their work was top quality and we are thrilled with the result. We were amazed at the efficiency of the crew.I give this company a strong recommendation, we would use them again in a heartbeat. Thank you very much!

We don't normally take the time to write reviews. However after the amazing care and personal attention that Kerr Construction gave to us we thought it only right to let others know. The Kerr team came to our rescue at out estate home and helped us realize the final product. Everyone from the team on site to the team in the office were nothing but exemplary. Products were top notch and the work ethic equal to how I would have done it if it were me.Thank you again to the Kerr team. We wish you nothing but good wishes for 2020 and beyond.

We worked with Dave and his team at Kerr Design and Construction to remodel the main floor of our split level bungalow. What we liked about Kerr is that they were very responsive to our questions (Dave checked in with us regularity with schedule updates), proactive when dealing with the recent global supply chain challenges (both our flooring and cabinet tops were back ordered but Leo sourced excellent replacements to keep our schedule), and attentive to detail (our on-site supervisor Cory was excellent ensuring the finishing was top quality even having his crew re-do items). We have done 4 renovations over the years and this was the best experience to date. Highly recommend Kerr.

Kerr Construction worked with us to design our dream home.Upon completion our home won an award for best design!!!We enjoyed working with the Kerr team who were very helpful, creative and professional and we highly recommend Kerr Construction.

Kerr saved my new construction build. They took over from a poorly experienced builder who was incapable of building the architecture that was being executed on. Elton showed up and became my partner on this problem, a problem that was consuming me entirely -- I found a partner. A half built home, we needed to finish and it was go time! The Kerr team jumped in, helped me understand what we needed to correct and what we needed to do in order to finish and realize the space I had been working so hard to create for many years. This review is focused on the Kerr leadership mostly -- because days end, no matter what went right or wrong, they stood there with confidence, the ability and the capacity to get the job done. They superseded all the sub contractors, many who did great work, many who ...that didn't matter -- Elton made sure that no matter the dollar spent, it would be a good dollar spent days end. I am thankful for Elton and Kerr, they are why I live in a great space!

January 2022 I approached Elton Donald with an initial design of an update to the 1st floor of my home; kitchen/dining/open living room and powder room.The Kerr team of Elton, Dave & Mark, had designed, removed, and added a new deck to my home, 4 years prior, so I had complete confidence in approaching them for my renovation.Nisha, Designer, took my initial concept, and worked with me to develop the detailed design, source subtrades, and keep to the budget. The 3D renderings were a great addition to the visualization of the project!Mark, so graciously" confirmed he would work with me again