February 13, 2017 The crew at Downs Construction was pleasant and very co-operative.
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
Downs Construction Ltd
Credentials & registries
2 credentials shown
Trust Score
48out of 100
48 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from February 2017. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 4.8 from 20 reviews
- 2 credentials shown
Newest review February 2017
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volumeLow · 20
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials2 credentials shown
How this score is made up
What customers say27.8 of 60.9
Independent checks12.9 of 28.1
Track record7.2 of 10.9
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0.4 of 6.3
- Ways to reach them12.5 of 12.5
- Photos of their work0 of 6.3
- Industry recognition0 of 3.1
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.
4.8out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- Yellow Pages20 reviews · 4.8 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Downs Construction Ltd, including the highlights above. The 20 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
June 14, 2016 Downs Construction did a great job getting me back into my business.
January 14, 2016 ### I was very impres... I was very impressed by the experience and knowledge of everyone we worked with at Downs Construction. Our project manager gave us great advice to make our house exactly the way we wanted it.
December 1, 2015 ### I am very satisfi... I am very satisfied with the quality of service we received as well as the workmanship. I would also have to say that the people I worked with were friendly and courteous.
November 3, 2015 ### I am beyond satis... I am beyond satisfied with the quality of service I received since picking Downs. I would have to say that the employees are courteous as well as tidy when it comes to cleaning up after the project is done.
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October 5, 2015 ### I was very happy ... I was very happy working with these contractors. They did a fantastic job. Also were able to handle any repairs very quickly.
September 1, 2015 ### I am extremely pl... I am extremely pleased with all that the Down's workers have done for us. They worked to keep everything clean and always worked with us on what we wanted done.
July 28, 2015 ### I am jubilant on ... I am jubilant on the work Down's construction did for us. Whenever I had any questions or concerns they answered right away.
June 17, 2015 ### I am very happy w... I am very happy with how everything turned out, I will certainly be recommending them to my friends and family for any construction needs!
April 8, 2015 ### My family and I a... My family and I are extremely happy with the repairs and services we had done by Downs Construction. We highly recommend them.
Local context
Rated 4.8, above the local average for electricians in Victoria, BC
Across 18 electricians in Victoria, BC, the typical rating is 4.3 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
From customer reviews
What customers consistently say
Recurring themes from 10 customer reviews on Yellow Pages.
Respectful and tidy in your home: “employees are courteous as well as tidy when it comes to cleaning up after the project is done.” · Yellow Pages, Nov 3, 2015
“I am very satisfied with the quality of service we received as well as the workmanship.” · Yellow Pages, Dec 1, 2015
“They did a fantastic job.” · Yellow Pages, Oct 5, 2015
Credentials and associations
2Credentials and memberships
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- Source reference
- BC0133004
- Source checked
- Aug 3, 2026
- Source reference
- 52966
- Licence class
- General Contractor
- Valid through
- Nov 2026
- Source checked
- Jul 11, 2026
From Yellow Pages
Opening hours
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- Monday–Friday
- 8am–5pm
Sources
3 named public sourcesWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Registers and membership directories
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Downs Construction Ltd., your community contractor since 1974. Although our company specializes in restoration work, we are also adept at minor repairs, major renovations and additions. We employ journeyman trades people that deliver quality workmanship.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Emergency availability: 24/7 emergency restoration services.
- Experience they state: Over 40 years.
- Areas served: Greater Victoria, Langford, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Gulf Islands
- Good to know: Family-run
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
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Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
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Common questions about Downs Construction Ltd
Is Downs Construction Ltd a legitimate business?
Downs Construction Ltd has 20 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Downs Construction Ltd?
Downs Construction Ltd has 20 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Downs Construction Ltd's reviews are genuine?
Downs Construction Ltd's 20 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is Downs Construction Ltd qualified and accredited?
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Downs Construction Ltd, including BC Corporate Registry, BC Housing — Licensed Residential Builder Registry. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, BC Housing — Licensed Residential Builder Registry is BC Housing: the British Columbia body that licenses residential builders and administers home-warranty protection for new homes in BC.
What areas does Downs Construction Ltd cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Greater Victoria, Langford, Saanich, Sidney, Sooke, Gulf Islands. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
How long has Downs Construction Ltd been trading?
Downs Construction Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2015.