Kenorah Design + Build - Coquitlam, British Columbia

Marisa G.

We recently completed a commercial renovation of our office space with we couldn't be happier with our decision to award the project to Kenorah. Not only are the results amazing, but from our first meeting with the Kenorah team, we immediately knew that we would be working with a very knowledgeable, genuine and trust-worthy team. Unlike other companies we had met, the Kenorah team was honest about steps that needed to be taken before realistic costs and timelines could be established. Once timeline and budget were established, they committed to this and delivered the project both on-time and on-budget. The entire team at Kenorah - including all trades involved in the project - were amazing to work with. I would highly recommend the Kenorah team for your residential or commercial project!

Garry F.

We recently completed an extensive energy renovation on our 50-year-old Burnaby home. Although any major renovation involves disruption, thanks to the Kenorah team it was far less stressful than expected. They took care of everything and we couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome.
This was a big, complicated project requiring a lot of coordination of various trades and suppliers. It was difficult to find a contractor with experience in all aspects of our project. Based on reviews, a personal recommendation and meetings with a handful of companies, we chose Kenorah Design + Build. Although they didn’t have all the experience we were looking for, they were keen to learn. They impressed us the most and, as it turns out, we made a good decision.
Kenorah’s approach is methodical and thorough and their team is knowledgeable, personable and patient. That last quality is important when the client is making difficult decisions on a multitude of options. Leslie and Alyanna worked with us during the design stage and then turned us over for the most part to Mike, our project manager for the build stage.
Mike was amazing! He’s the reason we didn’t get ulcers during construction. He was on site every day dealing with all the little issues that always come up. He dealt with the suppliers, engineers, subtrades, inspectors and city hall. He answered all our questions and assured us everything would be OK whenever we got anxious about something. And everything was OK. More than OK.
Our original objective was to make our home more comfortable during the summer by installing a whole house heat pump. However, since we intend to stay in our home for many years to come, we decided to expand the project. We wanted to improve our home’s efficiency, ensure its structural integrity, remove some frustrations and stop burning fossil fuels.
Structural components of the project included a small extension to add a beverage bar and enlarge our family room off the kitchen; changing our deck, stairs and railings; replacing the roof; and converting our double garage from two doors to one wide one. This last item required the removal of two posts and installation of two massive beams!
The energy-related components of the project were even more extensive. We improved the envelope with new insulation, weather barrier, windows, doors and siding. Although we didn’t find any structural issues, we did find some pinhole leaks in the copper pipes that we exposed so we decided to upgrade the plumbing. We replaced our gas furnace with a cold climate heat pump, our gas water heater with a heat pump water heater, and our gas fireplaces with electric ones. Because our house was sealed so much tighter than before we also had to add heat recovery ventilation. All these new electric appliances, plus two circuits for EV chargers required an upgrade to our electric service from 100 amps to 200 amps. To top it all off (literally) we added 12.3 kilowatts of solar and 13.5 kilowatt hours of battery storage.
We are enjoying our slightly larger living space and I love our new garage. Most importantly, our home is now much more comfortable and energy efficient than it was and we no longer burn gas. Our pre-construction energy assessment measured 8.91 air exchanges per hour in our leaky home and gave it an enerGuide rating of 150 gigajoules per year. The post-construction assessment measured only 5.32 air exchanges per hour and an amazing 17 gigajoules per year! We’re not quite net-zero, but we’re close – in a 50-year-old home.
We are now on BC Hydro’s net metering and time of use plans. We’ve been generating much more power than we use and have been putting the excess into the grid. We’re building up a credit that we will draw upon during the dark days of winter.
You hear horror stories about renovation projects gone wrong. Ours wasn’t one of them, despite being complicated and out of the ordinary. Everything went almost without incident and those minor items were taken care of with extreme diligence. We don’t hesitate to recommend Kenorah.

Annette F.

We are writing to share our positive experience with Kenorah Design/Build as the contractor for our recently completed dream home in Maple Ridge. After conducting a thorough search online, we chose Kenorah based on their intriguing website and awards, including Georgie Awards. Although we had connections to local builders through family and friends, we ultimately decided to work with Kenorah to avoid any potential complications in our relationships.
Initially, we had some reservations about working with a relatively young team, but our concerns were quickly assuaged after our first meeting with the owner, Jake. His insightful proposals and knowledge of the industry impressed us, and we soon decided to move forward with the project by signing a design agreement.
The Kenorah team was led by our project lead, Geoff, and design lead, Vanessa. They were outstanding throughout the entire process, from the initial demolition to the final product. Geoff was responsible for coordinating all trades, managing schedules, budgets, invoices, and communicating with the local municipality. His calmness, integrity, professionalism, and expertise were truly impressive. Vanessa was instrumental in the design aspects of the house, including layout, lighting, cabinets, flooring, appliances, and colors. Geoff and Vanessa kept us informed and involved throughout the entire process.
Covid-19 presented some challenges, but Jake and Wes, the owners of Kenorah, convinced us to proceed with the project, as the costs of materials were favorable and trades were available. Our trust in their expertise was well-placed, as the end result was a stunning home that exceeded our expectations. The whole process was very satisfying, and we have now completed phase one of the project, which includes the house and landscaping.
In conclusion, we have no hesitation in recommending Kenorah Design/Build for any home renovation or construction projects. Their professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail made the experience enjoyable, and the final product exceeded our expectations.
Annette and Glenn Fox.

Brent

We recently completed a major renovation of our main floor, including a kitchen and two bathrooms, and we’re extremely pleased with our decision to choose Kenorah for the project.

From our first meeting with the team we were immediately impressed by their professionalism and attention to detail. Their communication was exceptional throughout the entire process. They were always prompt in answering our questions and kept us consistently informed of the progress. Any issues that arose were quickly and efficiently resolved, and at no point did we feel unsupported.

During the construction phase, we were struck by the professionalism, courtesy, and high-quality work of the tradespeople involved. The project was completed on time, and we couldn’t be more satisfied with the final result.

Without hesitation, we highly recommend Kenorah for a home renovation project.

Nicole M.

We hired Kenorah Design + Build for our home addition project in Burnaby and we couldn’t have been more satisfied with our choice! From start to finish, the entire process was smooth and professional. It was essential for us when stepping into a major investment with a contractor to feel confident in their ability to deliver high-quality work, in the promised budget, and timeline.

The Kenorah team demonstrated a commitment to customer satisfaction. Any issues that came up were quickly addressed by our project manager Paul or the site lead Mike. Leslie worked with us on design and we were very happy with the result. Their subtrades had excellent craftmanship and pride in their work; from the framers, h-vac, flooring and painters, each did a great job. Bronson, in particular was friendly and dedicated to work through all-weather to ensure things were kept on schedule and finished well. Devon and his landscape crew helped give our yard the curb appeal we always wanted. Everyone was responsive, kept the workspace tidy, and respectful of our space, as we were living in our home while it underwent the addition. During construction neighbors would stop and compliment us on the progress and comment on how seamlessly the addition matched the original house. Every step of the process, from planning and permits to construction was clearly explained and we were kept up to date via the app “Basecamp”, where we were provided with weekly updates, pictures, and progress reports throughout the project. It was also an easy place to drop questions and quickly get a response.

We couldn’t have asked for a smoother project. We would most definitely recommend choosing Kenorah for your renovation project! They delivered exactly what they promised, and we are thrilled to show off our beautiful new addition to friends and family. ~Dennis & Nicole

DP D.

We highly recommend the Kenorah team. We did a large renovation and the entire process was very smooth, from initial discussions, to design and then execution and completion. We quickly trusted their advice and we never had to chase anyone and the entire team and trades were all top notch. We are very happy with the final result.

Sue C.

Kenorah Design Build did a phenomenal job on our kitchen renovation. Our Lead Designer Leslie immediately understood our vision, and the very first samples she brought us were exactly what we were looking for! Our Project Manager Rob was beyond amazing, his knowledge and high standards made the entire renovation a pleasure. Everyone was easy to work with, the site was cleaned up every day before the workers left. The attention to detail and the high standards are very impressive. Communication was excellent, and anything not up to the Rob's standards was immediately addressed. There were no extra costs and the project was done on time.
I highly recommend Kenorah Design Build.
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Pehlaj H. R. M.

We are very happy with our kitchen renovation done by Kenorah. Their approach from the beginning has been very professional. The project was led by Rob Walker who was very knowledgeable and good with keeping us informed of progress every step of the way. Leslie Teague, our design lead did a very thorough and accurate layout and plan. They were both very open to our ideas and also suggested some excellent changes. All the trades that Kenorah employed for our project did a very neat and thorough job. The project was completed on time and within budget. We have no hesitation in recommending Kenorah, as well as Rob and Leslie.