# G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.

G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd. is a builder in Coquitlam. Rated 5.0/5 from 23 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 40 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 23 reviews.

## 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.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 23 |

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.

## Trades
Builder

## Services they list
_Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_
- Custom Homes
- Deck Building
- Deck Repair
- Door Installation
- Door Repair
- Insulation Installation
- Remodeling
- Siding Repair & Installation
- Tile Repair

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/pro/gblanes)

## Awards & recognition
- 2× Best of Houzz winner (2023, 2017)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 23 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data for company number 4310 with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 1 (none currently verifiable)
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Houzz, City of Coquitlam - Business Licences (Contractors)
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the contractor's own website, not independently verified:_
- Experience they state: over 35 years

## Before you hire a builder
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- Never pay a large deposit up front. Agree a staged payment schedule tied to completed milestones, and hold a small retention until snagging is done.
- Get it in writing: an itemized quote with scope, materials, start and finish dates, and how any changes (variations) will be priced.
- Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: (604) 941-3580
- Website: http://www.blanes.ca

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