How to Choose a Building Restoration Company

Choosing a building restoration company in Vancouver is not a simple matter. It is comparable to choosing a building contractor anywhere for a major project. You want someone who can handle your project efficiently, according to your specific needs, and following the local rules and regulations. In today’s blog article, we are going to list some of the major considerations when choosing a building restoration company in Vancouver.

Credentials and Licensing

You want to be sure the company is licensed through WorkSafeBC, and carries sufficient liability insurance. You can also look for membership with relevant trade associations, provincial or federal and any certifications in construction, specifically related to restoration projects.

Experience

It is worth exploring what kind of experience a company has. What is most important is whether the company has experience in your type of project whether it is a high-rise building, a heritage building, or a multi-family building.

A company that has been in business a long time is a plus. This is an indication that enough people have confidence in the company to give them regular projects to work on.

Portfolio and References

Ask companies for references from people involved in similar projects to what you have in mind. Look at the company’s portfolio, which might be readily available on their website or through social media.

Permitting

For large projects, you will want to confirm that the company is experienced and familiar with Vancouver’s permitting process. Every city has its own permitting idiosyncrasies. Experience with building in Vancouver will aid in timeline efficiencies.

Warranties

You will also want to inquire about warranties on work. This is especially important in large projects and projects involving heritage buildings which are notoriously difficult to work on.

While it is always prudent to approach more than one company before making your decision, you cannot go wrong with a building restoration company with long experience and expertise, like ours, Westerly Restoration, which is well acquainted with building restoration in Vancouver. We work on both residential and commercial projects. Please feel free to contact us at (778) 881-2877. 

Westerly Restoration provides building envelope and restoration services in Vancouver, BC, and throughout the lower mainland.

If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about building envelopes or restoration, please call us at (778) 881-2877 or use the convenient form on our Contact page.