Scaffolding and Wrapping A House To Keep Major Home Renovations Moving...
This past year, Kerr Construction and Design started a major home renovation in Delta, just north of Point Roberts on Boundary Bay. The renovation entails raising the roof by two feet to create 10′...
View ArticleHow We Make Things Better for Our Clients
Doug Kerr, the founder of Kerr Construction & Design, is proud of the lengths our company will go to improve a client’s project in even small ways. Our staff is imbued with concern about the...
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A Perfect Home Renovation
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager, Kerr Design Studio Perfection is in the eye of the beholder, especially the client. When you give them exactly what they want, that is perfection to us. Especially...
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Custom Home Build Contracts – Cost-plus VS Fixed Fee
You have decided to build a new custom home or renovate your existing one. Now you are trying to work out what the best type of construction process and contract is to choose. Custom home build...
View ArticleRaising a Home to Create a Brighter Basement Suite for Family
Kerr Construction completed a major home renovation for a client in central Vancouver. The homeowner wanted to bring family from Alberta to live with her and desired a total renovation of the house to...
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Basement Renovation Knocked Out of the Park!
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager When our client came to us with a leaking, outdated and dark basement in her West Side home, we knew we could knock it out of the park. I thought, “This renovation is...
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Providing Fresh Water and Sustainable Food A World Away
There is a tremendous need in Uganda for many things. Doug Kerr has a couple of friends there working on upgrading the living conditions in the impoverished Wanga Parish in eastern Uganda. The area...
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Supporting Cloverdale Fury Girls Softball
Kerr Construction and Design is supporting the Cloverdale Fury U13A girls softball team this year. Over the past three years, this team has put forth a tremendous amount of time and effort into...
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Let’s Make Sure Kids Are Happy & Warm this Christmas!
Kerr Construction & Design is again supporting Coats for Kids, the Christmas initiative of HAVAN, the Vancouver Home Builder’s Association, to provide a better Christmas for families that need it...
View Article“The Process” is the Most Important Factor in Home Renovations
In many ways, undertaking a major renovation is like buying your first home. It is not something you have done before. So despite everyone’s advice, you tend to worry about your choices and whether...
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“Design, Budget, Design, Budget, Design, Budget”
One of the things we do at Kerr Construction and Design when we first talk to a client about their renovation is something we call a “pre-construction process.” But when we talk to them, we call it...
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Donations for Coats for Kids Dropped Off!
We are pleased to announce that we delivered a nice load of donations to the Coats for Kids drop-off location at Trail Appliances in Richmond this past Friday. A very warm thank you to those who...
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Designing & Building A Forever Dream Home
Kerr Design Build completed a mind-blowing project to take a client’s home from zero to their perfect forever living space. Small WWII house The house was a single-floor, two-bedroom WWII bungalow...
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A Beautiful View Deserves a Beautiful Deck
Some properties in the Lower Mainland are spectacular and deserve spectacular treatment. Kerr Construction & Design had the good fortune to beautify one such property in Harbour Chimes in...
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Giving the Client the Kitchen They Want
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager A client came to us because their kitchen was too cramped and cut off from the rest of the house. They had a busy family life with two growing teenagers and wanted a...
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“Kerr Construction and Design” Is Now “Kerr Design Build”
After more than 30 years as one of the Lower Mainland’s foremost home renovation and custom home builders, Kerr Construction and Design has changed its name to Kerr Design Build. The website address...
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3 Design Tips for a Spa-like Bathroom
Heritage roof lines By Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager We all wish that we could spend a lot of time at a spa. It’s a treat to be enveloped in such a warm, soothing, and aesthetic environment. Well, if...
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“Driven to be the Best”
CRAZY CANUCKS: Ken Read, Steve Podborski, Dave Irwin, Doug Kerr, Robert Styan, Dave Murray, Robin McLeish, Chris Kent and Todd Brooker. Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be at the...
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Helping You Find Your Style
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Traditional style At Kerr Design Build, we don’t have a particular house style that we specialize in. Don’t specialize in a particular house style No, we believe our...
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Kerr Design Build at the 2023 Home Design + Reno Show
Kerr Design Build was well represented at the 2023 Home Design + Reno show at the VanDusen Botanical Garden on Saturday, April 1. The Home + Design and Reno Show is a unique boutique show focusing on...
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The Perfect Cottage Kitchen
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Cottage design is all about embracing character and not being fussy about all the details. We did this for a client of ours who had a small cottage home on the North...
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Improving Minds and Bodies
Ryoko Donald, Kerr Design Build’s marketing manager, is not only a dedicated professional in her field but also an inspiring registered fitness expert who is passionate about spreading the joy of...
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Custom Home in Dunbar
Kerr Design Build is in the process of completing this beautiful project. This property has been in the family for years. The house is now being torn down and custom-built for a new generation and...
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6 Things You Should Know When Considering a Home Addition
by Elton Donald, Senior Project Consultant Years of experience and thousands of renovations have taught me some very valuable lessons about home additions. So when I speak to someone interested in...
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5 Tips to a Traditional Staircase Design
by Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager Staircases are a definite design feature that can produce that wow factor or elegant impression to your home renovation. Here are some tips for a traditional-style...
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All Work and No Play Means Time for Annual Company BBQ
Kerr Design Build’s annual BBQ picnic was held at the beginning of July in Langley at the home of company founder Doug Kerr. The event was a day of fun and celebration for the employees and families...
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Get Your Tickets and Visit Us at the Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023
Mark your calendars! The Vancouver Fall Home Show is just around the corner. Scheduled from September 28 to October 1, 2023, this event is taking place at the iconic Vancouver Convention Centre – West...
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Bringing A Client’s Vision to Life
Home renovation offers endless possibilities to create dream spaces tailored to individual needs. This is what we do at Kerr Design Build. One of our clients recently wrote this detailed...
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We’re Ready to See You at the Home Show!
The Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023 is now on until Sunday. Lots to see and do. Our Kerr Design Build booth is ready, and so is our staff. Our booth number is 1041. Come and meet us! Our design and...
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Kerr Design Build Shines at Vancouver Fall Home Show with “Best in Show”...
Kerr Design Build was presented with the prestigious “Best in Show” award at the Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023 earlier this month. The award is presented to the company booth that home show judges...
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Basement Crawlspace to Magnificient Indoor/Outdoor Lap Pool
Shaughnessy is an older Vancouver neighbourhood with many beautiful and refined features, from the VanDusen Botanical Garden and quiet Quilchena Park to the Arbutus Club. It has many fine homes....
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Should You Convert Your Single Family Home into a Multiple Conversion...
Amidst Vancouver’s ever-evolving urban landscape, more and more homeowners are taking advantage of a relatively new option to upgrade their character homes and, at the same time, provide more...
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Kerr Design Build Team Celebrates Christmas Season & Client Service
This past Sunday marked a special occasion for the teams at Kerr Design Build and our sister company, Absolute Roof Solutions, as we gathered for our annual Christmas celebration. This year’s event...
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“Coats for Kids” to Support the Christmas Bureau
Kerr Design Build is again a drop-off location for Coats for Kids, the Christmas initiative of HAVAN, the Vancouver Home Builder’s Association. The campaign collects new and gently used coats,...
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Building a Multiple Unit Dwelling from a Single Family Home
You may just be learning about Vancouver’s latest plan to ease the city’s housing crisis by allowing homeowners in certain communities to transform their single-family residences into multi-unit,...
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Vancouver’s Best Home Builders & Interior Design Teams
In 2024, Kerr Design Build continues to be named as one of the best home builders by three review companies and included on a list of the best interior designers in Vancouver compiled by The Best...
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Kerr Design Build Nominated for “Residential Renovator of the Year” plus Four...
In the realm of home renovation and design, the Georgie Awards stand as a beacon of excellence, recognizing the pinnacle of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in British Columbia’s building...
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Kitsilano Heritage Home Transformed into a Three-Unit Conversion
Just down from the Vancouver Yacht Club, a remarkable transformation story unfolded over the last five years, exemplifying the delicate balance between preserving heritage, embracing modern living and...
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Kerr Design Build Finalist for Three HAVAN Awards
The HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence, a highlight of the Metro Vancouver homebuilding industry, recognize the very best in design, construction, and innovation. Established in 2008, these awards...
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BC Housing Offers New Secondary Suite Incentive Program
For those who might be interested, homeowners in British Columbia can now receive up to $40,000 in the form of a forgivable loan to help convert part of their property into a new secondary suite. This...
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New Guide to Multiple Conversion Dwellings Available for Download
Kerr Design Build has just published a downloadable PDF booklet entitled “Your Guide to Transforming a Single-Family Home into a Multiple Conversion Dwelling.” Kerr Design Build has considerable...
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Transforming a 1907 Vancouver Character Home into a Harmonious Blend of...
In the heart of Vancouver on Adanac St., a young professional couple took on the ambitious project of renovating the interior of their newly purchased 1907 character home. They wanted to maintain the...
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“Innovative Materials Shaping the Future of Interior Design” Presentation
On Saturday, June 22, Kerr Design Build’s Nisha MacNeil, Design Manager, and Elton Donald, Senior Project Consultant and Partner, took center stage at this year’s Vancouver Design Event at the Coswick...
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Dunbar Custom Home Is A Vibrant Craftsman Revival
Our Dunbar Street custom home project has been completed and is a sight to behold. Originally a smaller family home, this property was transformed into a vibrant, craftsman-style residence designed...
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Exploring Multi-Unit Conversions with Elton Donald
On September 26, Elton Donald held a very successful seminar at our offices for a room full of homeowners on the challenges and rewards of multi-unit conversions and duplexes. The presentation...
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Let’s Support “Coats for Kids”
Kerr Design Build is proud to be a drop-off location once again for Coats for Kids, the annual holiday campaign organized by HAVAN, the Vancouver Home Builders Association. This wonderful initiative...
View ArticleDesigning & Building a Vancouver Dream Home From Australia
When it comes to creating a home, it’s about more than just bricks and mortar—it’s about crafting a space filled with meaning, memories, and a vision brought to life. For Amandah and Tim, that vision...
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Natural Elegance and Subtle Sophistication Are Holiday Design Trends for 2024
If you are looking for simple design tips for this holiday season, Nisha MacNeil, Kerr Design Build’s design manager, says that this year’s holiday decor trends emphasize simplicity, nature, and a...
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Should You Build New or Do Large-Scale Renovations on Your Home?
Is 2025 the year you undertake a major construction project with your home? If so, our project consultant, Alex Baro, shares insights to guide you through this important decision-making process. Alex...
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Attend Our Seminar: Designing Through Your Senses: Creating Spaces That...
Join us on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 6:30 PM for an instructive seminar, “Designing Through Your Senses: Creating Spaces That Nourish the Soul,” hosted by Kerr Design Build. This event will...
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