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Homefront Design and Renovation
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
36out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 16 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volumeLow · 16
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say27.3 of 60.7
Independent checks7.1 of 28.6
Track record1.3 of 10.7
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 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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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Source-listed gallery
5 photosPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz16 reviews · 4.9 avg
Local context
Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for kitchen designers in Victoria
Across 6 kitchen designers in Victoria, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Owner/Designer Kristy Palmer has been providing personal, friendly design services to residents of lower Vancouver Island for over 21 years, bringing quality furnishings, floor coverings, lighting, and kitchen design selections to Victoria and the Saanich Peninsula area. The Homefront Design team covers your needs for all your design and renovation needs. We do all the General Contracting with complimentary design.
Services they list
3D RenderingBasement DesignBasement RemodelingBathroom DesignBathroom RemodelingBuilding DesignCustom Home BarsDesign ConsultationDraftingFloor PlansFlooring InstallationGarage Building
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What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
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- Experience they state: over 26 years
- Areas served: Vancouver Island, Victoria, Saanich Peninsula
- Good to know: Design service
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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 Homefront Design and Renovation
Is Homefront Design and Renovation a legitimate business?
Homefront Design and Renovation has 16 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 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 Homefront Design and Renovation?
Homefront Design and Renovation has 16 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Homefront Design and Renovation's reviews are genuine?
Homefront Design and Renovation's 16 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.
Has Homefront Design and Renovation won any awards?
Homefront Design and Renovation holds 1 independent award, including 5× Best of Houzz winner (2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Homefront Design and Renovation specialise in?
Homefront Design and Renovation lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Basement Design, Basement Remodeling, Bathroom Design, Bathroom Remodeling, Building Design. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does Homefront Design and Renovation cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Vancouver Island, Victoria, Saanich Peninsula. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
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