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Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.

BuilderCoquitlam5.023 reviews · 1 independent public source
Credentials & registries
Credential status needs a check
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
40out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 5.0 from 23 reviews
  • 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 23
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say30.6 of 60.7
Independent checks7.6 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
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  • Licences and credentials0.5 of 7.1
  • Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
  • Photos of their work0 of 11.9
  • Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2017)

Best of Houzz is an annual award from the home-renovation platform Houzz, given to the professionals its community rates most highly for design or customer service.

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Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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5.0out of 5
23 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz23 reviews · 5.0 avg
Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Coquitlam

Across 7 builders in Coquitlam, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Public evidence last checked May 2026

About

Gary W. Blanes is an award-winning builder who has been helping people create their dream homes since 1979. No matter how small or large the job, Gary and his team deliver excellent craftsmanship, total accountability, clear communication and efficient management. They make the entire construction process as seamless and stress-free as possible. It’s a measure of the company’s success that more than 90% of new business comes from client referrals. GW Blanes Construction has successfully completed more than 1,000 projects across Lower Mainland, from luxurious custom homes to small-scale renovations. Gary earned his diploma in structural engineering technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and gained extensive field experience as both a journeyman carpenter and a construction project manager. Since founding his own company in 1991, he has won three Gold Georgie Awards and earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Services they list

Custom HomesDeck BuildingDeck RepairDoor InstallationDoor RepairInsulation InstallationRemodelingSiding Repair & InstallationTile Repair

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What this business says about itself
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What this business says about itself

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  • Experience they state: over 35 years

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Common questions about G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.

Is G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. a legitimate business?

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. has 23 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.?

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. has 23 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.'s reviews are genuine?

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.'s 23 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Is G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd., including City of Coquitlam - Business Licences (Contractors). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, City of Coquitlam - Business Licences (Contractors) is a municipal business licence: the city or town's record that the contractor is registered to operate locally (a local-government registration, not a trade qualification).

Has G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. won any awards?

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. holds 1 independent award, including 2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2017). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

What does G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. specialise in?

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. lists specialist services including Custom Homes, Deck Building, Deck Repair, Door Installation, Door Repair, Insulation Installation. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.

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