# Synthesis Design Inc. Synthesis Design Inc. is a builder in North Vancouver. Rated 4.9/5 from 128 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: 51 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 128 reviews. They state they've been established since 1993, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2012. Worth asking them about the gap. ## About SYNTHESIS, BY DEFINITION: “THE COMBINING OF ELEMENTS TO CREATE A UNIFIED WHOLE” Founded in 1993, Synthesis Design Inc. is a talented and dedicated team of designers that specialize in residential projects from renovations and additions, to complete custom home and interior design. Our design firm is a collaborative mix and brainstorming of ideas, concepts and practical application. We work in an environment that welcomes open dialogue and engagement. Projects, at various stages, are displayed in our studio as we collectively search and discover our client’s unique vision. Design is everywhere and in every thing. You just need to know where to look, or what to look for. That is what inspires us. While each project is unique, there is always a set of rules to follow (or break)! No two sites are alike. Throw in a wish list that exceeds a budget, a bunch of municipal rules and restrictions, and a deadline.....now our curiosity is piqued. Design is everywhere and everyone at Synthesis Design is dedicated to finding unique and thought provoking solutions every time. That is what gets us up in the morning. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Houzz | 4.9/5 | 128 | Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for builders in North Vancouver. Across 29 builders in North 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) - Building Design - Custom Homes - Drafting - Energy-Efficient Homes - Floor Plans - Green Building - Home Additions - Home Extensions - Home Gym Design & Construction - Home Remodeling ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Photo gallery](https://www.synthesisdesign.ca/completed-work/) - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/pro/synthesisdesign) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/synthesisdesign) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/Synthesis-Design-79702514949) - [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/synthesisdesign) ## Awards & recognition - 15× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 128 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/synthesis-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:_ - Experience they state: over 30 years - Areas served: West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Deep Cove, Whistler, Calgary, Moscow ## 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) 980-2087 - Website: http://www.synthesisdesign.ca --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/synthesis-design-inc Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.