Drolet Design

Jamie spent a lot of time talking to us about how we wanted our house to look and function, inside and out. He visited the site often with and without us. Jamie communicated well with the contractor and with us and was quick to respond to questions and comments. He was incredibly user friendly and patient, able on his computer to generate our thoughts and ideas and put them in context so we could visualize the end result.He was well versed in the up to date building codes and could keep us in check when required!We are delighted with our Jamie Drolet designed house and are living in the home we had imagined and hoped for.Thank you Jamie!Rob and Leslie Liston, Duncan BC

Jamie did a great job drafting our house plans. He provided useful insight based on his previous experiences to help us save costs by building efficiently.I appreciated the fact that he stayed on top of the entire project from concept through to completion.I would recommend Jamie and am so excited for my new house!

As a general contractor I have worked with Jamie of Drolet Design on multiple projects. His attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile for his client whether they be home owners or contractors is second to none. His designs incorporate unique and attractive features while maintaining functionality and purpose. All centred around meeting the needs and wishes of the home owner.Highly recommend!Kelsey JohnsonKD Johnson Construction inc.Victoria BC

Jamie helped us to create a vision for what had become a daunting lot and project. His creativity in design and personable nature helped us navigate our first build. We are excited to move into the home he designed to fit our family needs and style.Jamie has been there every step of the way, from helping through our first variance meeting to meeting with key players throughout the construction phase he has not let us down. As we get closer to move in and I walk through the house I can feel just how perfectly he designed the house to meet our families ever hanging life. It is a house that will grow with us for a long time to come. A house I am so proud of and excited about.Thank you Jamie!

Jamie and I have worked together on multiple renovation projects and every time he has taken an enthusiastic interest in the home and worked with the owners, my team and the municipality to get the design exacted.He has a passion for what he does and a design company that reflects that in its projects. I will be working with Jamie in the future and look forward to project referrals he has for us as I know they will be detailed and well thought out. Thank you for the hard work Drolet Designs.

This was no small renovation project. Our house was on the market for months, and then reduced in price because the layout was so “choppy” and undesirable. Buyers knew it required an overhaul reno, including completely gutting rooms and removing structural walls. Jamie really listened to our goals and wishes and made a design that was both modern and practical.He really opened our minds when it came to the kitchen and explained thoroughly how certain features would make it more functional. We hired a professional for a reason, to have seamless blueprints for construction, and that is what we got. We couldn’t be happier with our open-concept kitchen and living room. Jamie also went above and beyond by giving us several recommendations on interior design topics such as flooring, wall colours, and cabinets. Now, instead of saying our house is weird, our friends and family comment how beautiful and big our home feels!

I am currently working on two projects (new builds) with Jamie Drolet of Drolet Design. One of our builds is a modern, open concept, custom-rancher. Jamie took our concepts from an ‘as built’ drawing and masterfully created a new architectural design that was exactly what our customers were looking for. The other project is a beautiful spec home that Jamie designed to meet the exact functional details requested by the owners, as well as modifying the build to meet the municipality ‘s guidelines.Jamie’s best attributes are honesty, innovation, vision and open communication. His drawings are precise, very clear and easy to follow. His ability to communicate with customers is always timely and respectful. Don’t let his quiet demeanor fool you! He misses nothing! If there is a problem, Jamie will fix it. Our clients keep asking us how we found Jamie. It was through word of mouth from other satisfied building contractors. We are excited about working with him now and into the future. We are very proud to have him on our team. We have recommended Jamie to other clients who need design work done. I could say more, but will leave it at this: If Jamie Drolet is involved in your project, consider yourself lucky.Perry DunlopDunlop Renovations, Duncan. BC.

Designing a house is very stressful and very exciting. Being unsure of every detail is extremely difficult; it is so critical to not overlook the details. Jamie was very helpful in ensuring every detail was considered. Not only did Jamie listen intently to the design vision I had, he utilized his creative expertise in enhancing my vision to create unique and functional spaces.Jamie exudes a passion for design and will work collaboratively with you to create a beautiful home.

Jamie Drolet of Drolet Design has been great to work with on our older home update project, adding a new kitchen and deck. He listened to our ideas, gave lots of suggestions on how to make them work, connected us to trades and guided us through getting all the necessary permits and approvals in place. We recommend and would definitely work with Jamie again in the future.

We are writing this letter to indicate our great satisfaction with the design work performed by Jamie Drolet for us.In January of 2020 we began to design a new home in Sooke, British Columbia. We retained Mr. Drolet to design builder-ready plans for us and to also prepare 3-D renderings of the home.Starting from a very rough scheme that we had put together and our expressed needs, Mr. Drolet drafted complete blueprints, elevations, detailed selection of components, and electrical and plumbing specifications. We found Mr. Drolet very knowledgeable, easy to work with, and an excellent guide to the construction industry on Vancouver Island. As a bonus, he is also a useful resource for ideas on where to travel and camp on the island.Perhaps most impressive was his ability to improve almost everything he touched. He took the scheme we started with and made multiple adjustments that dramatically improved the layout and use of space, while at the same time improving the ease of construction. He took the list of kitchen cabinets and appliances that we requested along with an open space concept and made it all work symmetrically and elegantly. He provided cost effective solutions to some difficult problems.The plans were completed within budget and on time. Builders were uniformly impressed with how detailed the plans were and how those plans made their job easier.We would highly recommend Mr. Drolet to anyone seeking to design a home.