Why hire Keith Construction?

Keith Construction knows at some point, most homeowners will hire someone for repairs, renovations or new construction.   It is important that a contractor works effectively & fairly to achieve the results you desire.  Keith Construction has over 50 years of Successful Building Experience.

Plans, Drafting & Auto Cad

Choose the style of home you want and let us assist you regardless of project size or budget.

• Blending several plans to customize a house just for you.

• Assist with creative ideas.

•  A design that meets your lifestyle.

• A layout that best suits your property.

• Attention to detail inside and out.

• A project that fits within your budget.

Choosing the right contractor

 At Keith Construction, we feel that we provide an exceptional overall experience, high quality standards, dependability, and a high expectation of integrity.  Our people have the technical, business, interpersonal skills, the tools and the experience needed to do the job you want done. Our reputation, supported by being a Certified Registered Builder, R2000 and Built Green Certified and memberships with Travelers Guarantee, the Better Business Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and Canadian Home Builders Association, BC Hydro's Power Smart Gold Homes Program, brings you peace of mind when choosing Keith Construction as your home builder or renovator.

We provide our potentially interested customers with references which we call a tour list.  This is available upon request.  We welcome our interested customers to contact our references to discuss the quality of work and their overall experience with Keith Construction.

Our business tends to be repeat clients as they recognize above and beyone service, dedicated performance and schedules that are met on time and on budget.

Keith Construction Intangibles

• Effective communication

• Increased planning & scheduling

• Willingness to make suggestions and offer advice

• Ability to keep a cost effective projects on time & on budget

• Best overall value for your money

• We warranty our work

• Well known professional reputation

Getting Started

Keith Construction will generally meet with first time clients for an interview.  This is generally to answer any questions a client may have.  It also allows us to understand the scope of work requested by the client.  Based on clients requests we generally take 2-3 weeks depending on how busy we are to prepare a very in depth estimate.  We use our designed spreadsheet to be as accurate as possible based on the information we have been provided with.   Once a client is comfortable and requests to hire us as their contractor, we confirm the final scope of work and have the client qualify their allowances by meeting with our trades & sales people to establish a budget number that meet their comfort level.

We also provide a tentative construction schedule to our clients so they can somewhat plan their life.

In 2010, we implemented the "Builder Trend" online program.  This program is accessible for our clients anywhere in the world as long as they have internet access.  This is a very valuable tool within our office as well as for our clients.  Part of our current clientele consists of may "out-of-town" families.  With this program, our clients are able to see pertinent documents, progress photos, schedules, etc.  There is also an area wherein we can have clients "sign-off" on items throughout their project.  This also helps to provide a running total for their job and shows through the course of construction how they are staying on budget.  You can view a sample of our Builder Trend program by going to the home page and clicking on the "client login" tab in the top right corner.  The user name is "precedent" and the password is 1234.  Once you have entered the Builder Trend web site, on the left of the screen you will note the job name "Builder Trend", click on this job and you can get started.  You can view a sample "calendar" schedule, "documents" and "change orders". 

The Contract

We feel a detailed written contract between us, the contractor and you, the client is essential to any renovation or new home project.  No matter what it's size, we feel even the smallest project should be put in writing.  This is to protect both parties for insurance and warranty responsibilities.  We also provide payment schedules to our clients as part of our contract.  Most banks will ask a client to provide this information should the project need funding.

Options of contracts available for both Renovations & New Construction

Project Management Contract

In a project management contract, you pay the contractor a percentage on all material & labor costs incurred during construction plus GST.  Project Management contracts leave costs open-ended, so it’s best for the customer to set a limit so costs don’t get out of hand.  The customer has access to all of our sub trade invoices with this type of contract.

“Fixed price” quote with some allowances

A “fixed price” quote includes all the materials, labor, equipment and fees, plus contingencies, overhead and profit. In some cases allowances are established for items which you have yet to select, e.g., flooring and light fixtures. The allowance, which is only an estimate, is later adjusted once you have made your final selections.

Renovation or Retrofitting Grants for Residential Property Owners

**All grants are subject to change without notice

Did you know that The Government of Canada now provides grants to property owners who complete energy efficiency retrofits based on the energy advisors recommendations?  You must have a residential energy assessment by an NRCan-licensed advisor before being eligible for grants.

Once your evaluation or “blower door” test is complete, the advisor will provide you with an Energy Efficiency Rating number to compare the efficiency of your home with others in your region.  The NRCan advisor will make recommendations how to improve your energy efficiency via a personalized report.

Keith Construction can help you to ensure the work is performed properly.

Your energy advisor will apply for the grant on your behalf after you have completed the energy efficiency retrofits and your home has been re-assessed.  Your energy advisor will prepare the paperwork for you to sign and will be able to tell you how much you can expect to receive.  You have 18 months to submit the grant application after the date of the retrofit evaluation.    

 New Home Grants From BC Hydro

If you choose to build "Built Green" with Keith Construction, we are also able to provide you with rebates from BC Hydro as we are a "Featured Builder" with BC Hydro's Power Smart Gold Homes Program.

Financing

Whether you intend to finance your renovation yourself or borrow money, you should talk to a financial advisor and to your lender before you make firm plans. They can help you understand your options and advise you on how much you can borrow and even pre-approve you for a loan. This information will help you plan realistically.

Please let us know if we can be of help as we maintain relationships with some very good mortgage specialists that may be able to help you.

Keith Construction Responsibilities include:

• Liability Insurance

• Property Damage Insurance

• Worker’s Compensation for all employees & Subcontractors

• Warranties on all contractor supplied work & materials (in addition to manufacturer’s warranties) for a period of one year.

Keith Construction would be privileged to work as your contractor whether it’s a new home you're building or a renovation project (big or small) or your commercial project.

 Keith Construction Has Gone GREEN

Keith Construction is making a genuine effort to reduce our carbon footprint by having 2 Honda Civic Hybrids in our fleet of vehicles.  In 10 months, we have saved 72% in fuel costs with our 2 hybrid cars.   We are continually upgrading our knowledge and skills on the leading edge of Built Green energy efficient building.  We are promoting “Green” to our customers as well, in hopes of making our world a better place for the next generations!  

Keith Construction has added a third hybrid to the "fleet".  We now have a Ford Fusion Hybrid, continuing to promote "GREEN" within our industry!