Sustainable Building Awards 2017 are focussed on rewarding the efforts of the individuals and firms like Ridgewater Homes who have helped shape the world of Eco-friendly and Sustainable buildings across the globe. The last few decades have seen the green construction market evolve from a niche sector to a key contributor to the wider construction […]
To build an affordable home Habitat needs to buy land, hire certified trade workers and pay for building supplies. This is how Habitat helps families gain access to affordable home ownership. We build a safe and decent home and provide an interest free mortgage that’s geared to the family’s income. It’s a hand up, not […]
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 […]
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 […]