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
To Be the Best, Learn from the Best
Kerr Construction’s goal is to be the finest home remodeller in the Lower Mainland. So the company invests time in learning how to become better as a company. A well organized and purposed company that is on a course of expansion can deliver fantastic results for its clients. Attended Remodelers Summit Consequently, Kerr Construction’s founder... Read more »
Helping Children and Families Inspires Us
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,... Read more »
Kerr Construction Supports the Drug Free Dash
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... Read more »
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 »
