Kitsilano Construction And Design Ltd.

It is not really our style to give 10/10s but based on our experience with East-to-West Carpentry vs. other contractors, it would be impossible not to give this rating. Simon managed a major renovation on our house involving a 90% gut including removal and rebuild of the back half of the house (essentially all but 4 of the original rooms in our house are new). When we approached Simon to do some finishing carpentry we had a general contractor lined up to take us to lock-up (i.e. demolition, excavation, foundation, framing, sheeting, doors, windows) and we were going to take it from there (in terms of general contracting). When that contractor backed out we asked Simon if he wanted to quote on the lock up and he said yes. Because his quote was competitive in terms of price and the best in terms of promised service (i.e complete project management including management of the plumber and electrician that we had already hired), we decided to go with him. As the project progressed Simon gained our complete confidence and we ended up giving the whole job to him.
East-to-West Carpentry is completely competent and professional and are a shining example of how this type of business should operate. Communication was completely open and honest throughout the project so that we always felt we knew exactly what was going on and why (even when there were problems). The quality of the work was impeccable and we certainly feel that we got the best value for our money. Overall, Simon and East-to-West made the renovation as low stress as one possibly can for a project of this scope. Below are some of the extraordinary highlights of his performance.
1) At the beginning of the project we notice the architectural and engineering diagrams were deficient with one of the bathrooms designed to be about 5 feet in height and insufficient support beams. Simon redid the design turning the bathroom into a mechanical room and the mechanical room into the bathroom and did all the work for the engineer so all he had to do was sign off on the changes.
2) When we noticed our plumber placed a bathroom drain on the wrong side of the wall (i.e. in the living room rather than the bathroom) at 7:00 pm the night before they were scheduled to pour the foundation, Simon didn’t flinch - he dug up pipe and got the plumber back in at 6:00 am to fix it before the concrete truck arrived on schedule.
3) Relationship management with the neighbours. Simon seemed to know all our neighbours by name and they all seem to like him – no complaints.
In the final analysis, East-to-West Carpentry is the real deal. They got all points covered including cost, quality, timing and reliability and it is unlikely that you can do much better. We recommend East-to-West to all are friends with 100% confidence.

Simon was referred to us by a co-worke, and after meeting with him a couple of times decided to choose him as our contractor instead of two others that we interviewed. His costing was about 60% of the two quotes given byt he others, which in our opinion seem more realistic. He was also very pleasant and gave good suggestions and ideas so we decided not to hire an interior designer.
Although we had to wait before he could start on our project, once he and his crew started, we were amazed by how much got done. His crew were professional, well organized, on time, showed up when they were supposed to, and pleasant to interact with. We were happy with the quality of work done and moved in on the agreed-upon date.
Finally, the after-completion care has been stupendous. Simon has been to our house three or four times to address deficiencies. He even did some trouble-shooting on our dishwasher problem saving us from getting a repair person in, which was really over and above the call of duty.
He is a super nice guy, honest, trustworthy, conscientious and a pleasure to work with. We will be calling on him for sure for other house upgrades in the future.

Simon is very friendly over the phone, and my client in Vancouver is having him back a second time for another installation job! In both cases, he was able to come the very next morning. Thanks, Simon!

Simon renovated our 30-year old Vancouver Special in the winter and spring of 2008. He did a terrific job: we are happy with the work three years later.

The work included a complete gutting of the first floor so that we could reconfigure the space in a way that was more appropriate to our family's lifestyle. We moved a kitchen and a bathroom, and changed a supporting wall. We installed new plumbing and electrical components (including a new 250 amp service to the house), changed our heating system, and installed a new hot water tank. Simon supervised trades for the plumbing, electrical, and drywall, and installed a kitchen (custom cabinetry, which is fantastic), new floors, cabinets and tiles in the bathroom, new doors and windows.

We enjoyed working with Simon because we felt we could trust him. He is hardworking and cares about quality. He also is sensitive to the budget we presented and I feel that we got the right value for our money.

This is a glowing review, and my only hesitation in publishing it is that I worry that the next time we do a renovation that Simon simply won't be available!

Simon agreed to install a few whiteboards for us, and he did a great job. Quick, courteous and very professional. Arrived when he said he would, which was before business hours so we would not disturb our fellow tenants. Would definitely hire him again.

We hired Simon and his crew to install Lobby wall and ceiling paneling in Victoria. The Project called for Simon to work evenings and weekends and to negotiate around many trades and the public. He did this very Professionally and courteously and the job was completed on time and on budget. Simon comes fully prepared to do whatever task is asked of him. We highly recommend him and his crew.

I am a general contractor, and have dealt with Simon on numerous jobs. Simon does his homework, finding the correct materials,harware,finishes,and method of construction,to perform a top Knotch job.If I need a project to be completed properly and on a specific timeframe, Simon is the best one to call.

Simon has completed four projects for us, from small to large. We are very impressed with his quality, professionalism,& efficiency. Simon is always very punctual, friendly & courteous. He goes above and beyond to make sure you get what you imagined. Simon also has great vision to help you to put a few extra touches.
We're looking forward to working with Simon in the future on new projects. We would highly recommend Simon for any project big or small.

Simon is a star!
Competent, courteous and meticulous.
He puts his heat into his work.
And his crew has an excellent working ethic!

He took time to understand exactly what we were looking for. He communicated his design and construction plans clearly and ensured that we got what we wanted.

I am impressed by the quality, speed and precision of his work, his reliability and good communication.
I would recommend him on the drop of a hat!

My family and I are very satisfied with the quality of work Simon and his workers have done for us. Simon is professional in that he is detail-oriented, knowledgeable, competent, respectful, trustworthy, and efficient. He moreover possesses great interpersonal skills, which we found very helpful as well as impressive. For example, since we lacked sufficient knowledge on the work needed to be done, Simon took the time and patience to answer our numerous questions and to go over the procedures with us step-by-step. In addition, he offered us great advice on property maintenance. We really appreciated his help. I would strongly recommend him to my friends should they look for a carpentry contractor.