# sensitive design inc.

sensitive design inc. is a builder in West Vancouver. Rated 5.0/5 from 29 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: 41 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 29 reviews.

They state they've been established since 1996, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2015. Worth asking them about the gap.

## About
Since establishing Sensitive Design in 1996, Susanne has undertaken numerous design and project management assignments ranging from the very large (house and condominium design and construction) to the very small (kitchen and bathroom renovations). Strong interpersonal skills and a driving desire to provide client satisfaction result in uncompromising attention to detail and a willingness to go the “extra mile”. Feel free to reach out to us, we would love to hear from you!

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Houzz | 5.0/5 | 29 |

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in West Vancouver. Across 5 builders in West Vancouver, the typical rating is 4.9 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:_
- 3D Rendering
- Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Basement Remodeling
- Bathroom Design
- Building Design
- Custom Homes
- Deck Design
- Dock Design & Construction
- Drafting
- Energy-Efficient Homes

## See their work
_Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_
- [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/sensitivedesigninc)
- [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/susannedoise16)

## Awards & recognition
- 9× Best of Houzz winner (2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015)

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 29 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 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)

Full verification checklist: https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/sensitive-design-inc/checks

## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Corporate registry status: Unknown
- Website online since 2002 (verified via public domain registry)
- Evidence held from: Houzz
- Public evidence last checked May 2026

## What this business says about itself
_Self-declared on the contractor's own website, not independently verified:_
- Established: 1996 (30 years in business)

## 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) 781-8437
- Website: https://sensitivedesign.com

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Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/sensitive-design-inc
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