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Kerr Design Build

BuilderVancouver4.845 reviews · 2 independent public sources
Credentials & registries
Credential status needs a check
Public building permits
52 pulled, most recent 2026
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
42out of 100
Building a public record
  • Rated 4.8 from 45 reviews
  • 1 credential shown
How this score is worked out
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume45
Independent sources2 independent public sources
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say32.7 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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Trust at a glance

What we can verify

1 thing checked

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Permitted work

Public building permits

52 permits

Building permits this firm has pulled, from public city permit data (work seen: Addition / Alteration, New Building, Demolition / Deconstruction). Evidence of permitted work, not a guarantee of workmanship or service quality.

Permits pulled52
Active recently13 in last 3 years
Most recent
On record since2017
Work concentrated withinabout 5 km

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Credentials and checks

Credentials, licences and vetting

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

At least one credential or membership is not marked current. Check the named source before relying on it.

BC Housing — Licensed Residential Builder RegistryNot current: expired
Source reference
35910
Licence class
General Contractor
Expired
Jun 2026
Source checked
May 11, 2026
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Independent recognition

Awards & recognition

12× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014)

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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These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.

Corporate registry registration

Active incorporated business

Active

Kerr Construction Inc. is linked to a Corporate registry entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Legal nameKerr Construction Inc.
Company number399582
IncorporatedNot listed
Official checkOn the public register

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Source-listed gallery

Photos listed on Houzz

1 photo

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

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4.8out of 5
45 reviews in public evidence
Where these reviews are published
  • Houzz45 reviews · 4.8 avg
Sources

Where this information comes from

3 named public sources

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Review sources

Registers and membership directories

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About

For more than 35 years, Kerr Design Build, formerly Kerr Construction & Design, has continued to provide clients in the greater Vancouver, BC, area with award-winning renovations and new homes while consistently developing new ways to deliver the best value. As expert custom home builders in Vancouver, BC, we have all the tools, design talent, knowledge and years of experience for a successful renovation or new home construction. We go out of our way to discover exactly what our clients want, need and expect. From concept to completion, Kerr Design Build does it all, most importantly, on schedule and on budget. Read our Testimonials and then call for a complimentary, no-obligation consultation on your project. Kerr Design Build holds numerous Georgie Awards from B.C.’s premier housing awards program, which celebrates excellence in home building. We also received a National Sam Award from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association for the best-renovated kitchen in Canada and, of course, numerous Best of Houzz awards. We are a Licensed Residential Builder with the Provincial Homeowner Protection Office. (Homeowner Protection Office (HPO) is a provincial Crown agency, a branch of BC Housing. HPO is responsible for licensing residential builders throughout the Province.) Our family of experts is ready to help you bring your dream home to life. Quality is Built - Trust is Earned. Let us show you that Kerr Quality is for life and style.

Services they list

3D RenderingArchitectural DesignArchitectural DrawingsAttic ConversionBarn Design & ConstructionBasement DesignBasement RemodelingBathroom DesignBathroom RemodelingBuilding DesignCustom Home BarsCustom Homes

Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.

What this business says about itself
From their own website

What this business says about itself

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  • Experience they state: 35 years
  • Areas served: Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Lower Mainland
  • Good to know: Design service

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.

Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingThe earliest independent record of them trading is 2014, so at least 12 years. They appear in 2 separate independent sources.
Award-winning since2014On the permit register since2017Website online since2023
Your own checks

What to check before you hire

Worth checking yourself
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Be wary of a cash-only price or pressure to start tomorrow. Both are red flags for an unaccountable job.

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Good to know

Common questions about Kerr Design Build

Is Kerr Design Build a legitimate business?

Kerr Design Build has 45 independent public reviews, rated 4.8 out of 5. It is a registered business on Corporate registry, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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 Kerr Design Build?

Kerr Design Build has 45 public reviews, averaging 4.8 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.

How do I know Kerr Design Build's reviews are genuine?

Kerr Design Build's 45 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 Kerr Design Build qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Kerr Design Build, including 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.

Has Kerr Design Build won any awards?

Kerr Design Build holds 1 independent award, including 12× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.

Is Kerr Design Build a registered business?

Kerr Construction Inc. is a registered business on Corporate registry (company number 399582), listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.

Has Kerr Design Build pulled building permits?

Public building-permit data shows Kerr Design Build has pulled 52 permits, most recently in 2026, including Addition / Alteration, New Building, Demolition / Deconstruction. This is verified public permit data (not a self-declared claim) and a sign of permitted, inspected work.

What does Kerr Design Build specialise in?

Kerr Design Build lists specialist services including 3D Rendering, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Attic Conversion, Barn Design & Construction, Basement 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 Kerr Design Build cover?

They state on their own website that they cover Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Lower Mainland. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.

When was Kerr Design Build's website registered?

Kerr Design Build's website has been online since 2023, according to the public domain registry. This dates the website, not necessarily when the business began trading.

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