What makes us different than the rest?
We believe clear and consistent communication is key. From the start of your project to the very end, we keep the lines of communication open and transparent.
Our Process
WHAT WE DO
Let us design & Build the lifestyle that you want to live
right into your home
We go out of our way to discover exactly
what our clients want,
need and expect.
WHO WE ARE
We hold numerous Georgie Awards from BC
After more than 29 years in the construction and renovation business Kerr Construction and Design continues to provide clientelle of the greater Vancouver BC area with high-quality, award-winning renovations and new homes, while consistently developing new ways to deliver the best value to their clients.
Premier housing awards program that celebrates excellence in home building, as well as a National Sam Award from the Canadian Home Builder's Association for the best renovated kitchen in Canada
Dark and Cramped to Bright and Spacious: The Open Connection Kitchen, Finalist at the Ovation Awards 2018
The Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Ovation Awards highlights the best projects its members have built, renovated, designed, and marketed in Metro Vancouver. In its ninth year, the GVHBA Ovation Awards continues to capture the attention of the industry, as well as the public. Why an Open Kitchen? Our entry, Open Kitchen Connection, has... Read more »
Common Home Renovation Terms You Should Know
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... Read more »
8 DIY Projects That Are Trickier than Most People Think
The home improvement job you may want to do yourself always looks easy on a TV show – done smoothly, with one problem for a bit of television drama, and finished just in time for a commercial. But the reality is that some of these projects can turn out to be quite tricky. Done properly,... Read more »
Making Your Basement, Well, Less Like a Basement
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... Read more »
Seven Things to Expect With Your Home Remodel
Flipping through magazines, browsing the internet and watching TV shows can give some amazing, inspirational home renovation ideas. What they don’t show is the process you and your home will go through. Wouldn’t it be nice to be told the truth about what to expect when renovating a house? A balanced, honest set of expectations... Read more »
8 Signs Your Home Builder Isn’t Right for You
Having your home built or renovated requires trusting the people doing the job, 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... Read more »
Staircase Designs – Traditional, Modern, Elegant and Practical
For as long as people have lived inside four walls and under a roof, they have striven to make their homes extensions of themselves. When houses went from single story to multi, they didn’t just gain more space. They gained another way for homeowners to show off their taste, style and personality: the staircase. Staircases... Read more »
Three Inspirations to Create a Celebrity Style Home
It’s no secret that many people love looking at celebrities’ homes and wish to live in similar style. Whether those celebs have simple looking homes or flashy, ostentatious monuments to the wealth they’ve amassed, there are often some design ideas that inspire the imagination is us all. One thing famous people are good at is... Read more »
A Luxury Home That is Green, Responsible and Sustainable
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... Read more »
Home Renovation – Lack of Planning and Design Will Cost You Big Time
Everyone wants their home renovations to be on time and under budget, right? Of course! Believe it or not, so do construction companies. At least the good ones do. There are so many horror stories about home renovations going wrong that they’ve even spawned their own “reality” TV shows. Most of us know some homeowners... Read more »
