EXTREME HOME REPAIR Established in 2004, the Extreme Home Repair project annually transforms the home of a local individual or family facing difficult circumstances related to their housing and resources. The project brings together over 200 volunteers, dozens of community-minded businesses, friends, family, and neighbours, to give the selected recipients a fresh start in a […]
Our incredible country is turning 150! So in honor of that we thought we’d give a little History of Canada… The history of Canada covers the period from the arrival of Paleo-Indians thousands of years ago to the present day. Prior to European colonization, the lands encompassing present-day Canada were inhabited for millennia by Aboriginal […]
Ridgewater Homes or your contractor’s commitment to you doesn’t end when the work is completed. As specified in your contract, you will have a warranty on all work done for a specified period, usually one year with most contractors. Review your warranty coverage as outlined in your contract and take note of time limits to […]
Many homeowners enjoy do-it-yourself home renovation and repair projects. If you’re planning a project and considering the do-it-myself route, here’s some advice that may help with your plans. Do you have the necessary skills? Consider your own skills and abilities carefully. While many of today’s home improvement products are designed to make it easy for do-it-yourselfers, […]
Congratulations! Your company is a Home Renovation Awards finalist & Best Kitchen Awards finalist in the 2017 CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence. Being a finalist in the CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence is an exceptional achievement. It demonstrates that your company is a top performer and that your project has been judged to […]
At Ridgewater Homes we believe that a successful project starts with a great design. Our years of experience from working on luxury homes have merged into our design process. Our Design process for your entire house or just your kitchen starts from an initial meeting to understand the Job, from the type cabinetry, appliances, fixtures, […]
A danger hidden in plain sight If you’re planning to demo or reno a home built before 1990, you need to take asbestos seriously. Found in more than 3,000 pre-1990s building materials, asbestos can be hiding in plain sight. Breathing in asbestos fibres can cause serious health problems, lung diseases, and cancer. So before work […]
Bullying is when someone intentionally does or says something to hurt another person. Often, this behavior is repetitive and deliberate. This is mostly done with kids, but also can be done with adults. Be aware of bullying. Types of bullying: myths and facts Myth: It is only considered bullying if someone pushes or assaults you […]
Ridgewater® has won the Following Awards for our work. Ridgewater® Homes is pleased to accept these Awards for the the Best Renovation Company in Vancouver and Best Service! It is an absolute privilege to share that we’ve received the Golden Check Mark and will carry the title of TOP RENOVATION COMPANY for Vancouver, BC in […]
If you’re not blessed with the virtues of a roomy kitchen, the notion of a renovation or redesign might seem a little redundant to you. You might find it hard to see how spending money on such a limited space could be worthwhile. Yet, the truth is that there are plenty of clever ways to […]