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6/30/2018 1 Comment

Best of the City 2018

Best New Home Builder Finalist 2018

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2/8/2018 0 Comments

The Influencers

Victoria's Top Business Leaders Featured in Boulevard Magazine

"The Influencers" is out - here we are representing a small part of a big TEAM! 🙌 Thanks for asking us Boulevard Magazine! Special shout out to Sitka clothing for sharing our passion for supporting local, sustainable, quality craftsmanship - and hey, your clothes look as good as our homes! ​
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Our business philosophies...

Dan Schuetze - CEO
Jim Rohn's quote says it best - "The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humour, but without folly."

Mike Edwardson - General Manager
Quality, hard work, transparency, and integrity.  This is the foundation of our team and the reason why our reputation will stand the test of time.

Duane Ensing - Principal Designer
Leadership and innovation is not a formula at Villamar.  We look forward to spending time serving, empowering, caring and mentoring our team in humility.

Sjoerd Meyer - Operations Manager
There is a lot of intention here to continuously better ourselves.  At every turn, we say "that was good, how can we do it better?"  This goes for every person at Villamar and every aspect of the work.

Craig Young - CFO
Our passion is to lead the market in delivering exceptional homes and technology.  Our goal is to hear our clients and partners talking about it.

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11/3/2017 0 Comments

BBB TORCH AWARDS 2017

Better Business Bureau 2017 Awards

THIS! 🤩Got a several calls and messages about this front feature on TEAM VILLAMAR. Did you see it?
​Villamar is a FINALIST - 'General Contractor' for the BBB TORCH AWARDS 2017! Better Business Bureau serving Vancouver Island Thank you to our clients for all the positive reviews and making our entry possible. We are extremely grateful! From all of us at Villamar Design & Villamar Construction THANK YOU!
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8/15/2017 0 Comments

FRONT PAGE FEATURE IN 'BOULEVARD MAGAZINE'

Custom Waterfront House Featured in Boulevard Magazine

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Thank you Boulevard Magazine for the in-depth article covering Villamar's extensive renovation of this gorgeous waterfront home in Cordova Bay.  The article is available for reading online at Boulevard Magazine.

Some highlights from the article.

Stepping into this home, my eyes were immediately drawn to the view beyond the welcoming great room, the stunning windows and the expansive deck. It’s no wonder the owner fell in love with this property when he first saw it in 2016. 

As Dan Schuetze, CEO, and Mike Edwardson, General Manager, of Villamar Construction introduced themselves, I had a vague sense of smiling and shaking their hands. But my entire focus was on the visual smorgasbord before me. 

The cream-coloured curved walls, the curved staircase, the antique chandelier, the warm wood, the hand-carved marble fireplace and the windows all reminded me of a bygone era. And yet, here they sat in all their splendour in a brand new build. 

Dan added, “We designed it so that as you walk farther into the house, the spaces get higher and larger. The original house had eight-foot ceilings, and that height was kept in the foyer and dining area. In the newer area, we created the hallways with nine-foot ceilings and the kitchen is 10 feet high. The great room has a 12-foot ceiling — 11-foot if you include the depth of the coffer.” 

“The biggest challenge was that the original house was built at a height that is currently not allowed,” explained Mike. “We had to get a height variance. Then we took the original house down to the studs and concrete, and built up and out from there. We had RJC [structural engineers] assist us with the original design. The addition is 4,000 square feet and built like a tank. It was designed and built in such a way that the addition will hold up the existing house in case of an earthquake.” 

All three floors feature engineered, long grain, custom white oak, except for the master bedroom, which is carpeted. Eight-inch-high baseboards run throughout the house, giving it an elegant European feel.

Great care was taken in selecting antiques for this home. For example, the main floor guest bathroom has a six-foot-long, hand-carved oak vanity with a marble top and copper fixtures. The tiling on the bathroom floor is a custom-made marble design. Then there are the chandeliers. 

“There are nine chandeliers,” said Mike, “all from different places. Some were salvaged out of an old Victorian home and some came from the owners’ old home. We had to recondition them all and retrofit them to meet current code standards.” 

The woodwork on the wall also turned out to be a tactile treat as I made my way out of the great room. Then it was up the curved staircase to the upper floor landing. This, Mike and Dan proudly proclaimed, is the best view in the house. 

“We love this view,” said Dan. “You look down onto the great room and out over the decks to the Pacific Ocean and the San Juan Islands. We came up here quite a bit during the build.” 

Later, as I drive away, I can’t help but marvel at the level of trust between the homeowners and builder. What must it be like to have your dream home built while you are thousands of miles away? Dan, Mike and his team managed to do just that, and they did it spectacularly. 


Please visit Boulevard Magazine to read the complete article.

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8/1/2017 1 Comment

CARE AWARD FINALIST! SHOWCASING BEST WEST COAST HOMES

Best Residential Renovation or Restoration Award

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Villamar Construction & Design was selected by a panel of industry professionals using criteria such as architectural design, quality workmanship, creative use of space, and energy efficiency.
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6/30/2017 1 Comment

Best of the City 2017

Victoria BC Best of the City Home Builder Finalist 2017

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2/14/2017 0 Comments

BOULEVARD FEATURES VILLAMAR ''THE INFLUENCERS" VICTORIA'S FINEST

Influential Business Leaders in Victoria BC

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What an honour to be selected as some of Victoria's most influential business leaders!  Read the entire list of influencers over at Boulevard Magazine.

Our business philosophies...

Dan Schuetze - CEO
"A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows the way." - John C Maxwell.  Don't expect anyone to do something you wouldn't be willing to do yourself.  Get up and get started.  Work within your strengths.

Mike Edwardson - General Manager
​Treat everyone with dignity and respect, regardless of position or title, and keep short accounts.  Trust that there is a plan and purpose for every season in life, and set healthy boundaries - your work does not define you.  "Act Justly, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly."

Duane Ensing - Principal Designer
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.  Value others.  Value yourself.  Be transparent. Ask yourself, "What did I accomplish?  What will I accomplish next?  How can I improve?"  And at the end of each day, write a list of items to accomplish for the next day.

Craig Young - CFO
The most effective results and innovations come through listening and taking the time to ask the right questions.  The strongest leaders are able to draw out the best in their teams by taking time to understand a different perspective and approach.  This attitude can bring out the best in your team, and maximize passion and productivity on every level.
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4/21/2015 0 Comments

ORCCA DENTAL CLINIC IN SIDNEY

CHILDREN'S DENTAL CARE FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES!

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Villamar Construction recently built another brand new dental clinic in our neighborhood.  However, this one is very special for us and quite unique.  ORRCA Dental has been created for the purpose of providing children's dental care to low income families.

We seek to support our community and that is why we have also chosen to be a Silver Level sponsor with ORCCA Dental Society.
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6/26/2014 0 Comments

Best of the city 2014

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4/18/2013 27 Comments

HOW TO HIRE THE VERY BEST GENERAL CONTRACTOR HOME BUILDER

Important Considerations Regarding A General Contractor Home Builder

Whether you're considering a custom new home build, a home addition or just a bathroom / kitchen renovation; hiring a good general contractor home builder can be one of the most important and stressful decisions you will make. In Victoria BC, we literally have hundreds of options to choose from and let's face it, you want the very best. So, how do you navigate through the unknown? At Villamar, we have taken a bit of our time to compose a list of questions and ideas that can get you started on the 'right foot' and hiring the best contractor for your needs.

How much?


This is probably the biggest question that you need an answer for. The majority of bad experiences has resulted in not getting the proper answer to this question. Perhaps you opted to not get it in writing or you paid a contractor, who then leaves you halfway through completing the project. Here are some points to consider.

  • Get it in writing: Ask your home builder to give you a written estimate, this will give you a good idea on where you are going and what to expect. Even for a smaller bathroom renovation, the same is true. Written estimates can save yourself much unwanted grief.
  • Cash isn't always King: Well, for the most part... cash is king. However, when your dealing with home renovations, paying someone cash without any paperwork can lead to major problems. One of the big reasons is accountability; some of the time, contractors who are paid cash can leave home owners high and dry, even after completing a job.


Respect and Trust

These are two very important character traits in using a general contractor home builder for your renovation or new build, but how do you assess these key areas?

  • Meet in person: You are going to be spending a lot of time with your general contractor. So, it's important to meet each other and see if will be able to work together.
  • Meet some of the trades people and workers: Watch how the contractor deals with his crew and trades people. Most of the very best contractors will show and receive respect from their crew and trades people they deal with.
  • Customer Reviews: Hear what customers are saying about the general contractor that you will be choosing. Some of the information received on third party web sites are not always valid but most reliable contractors can give you a list of satisfied customers.


Safety

We rarely see construction companies mentioning this on their website, however at Villamar it is a key area to keep up to date. The very best general contractor home builders will practice safe policy procedures.

  • Hazardous Material: In Victoria BC, WorksafeBC has been cracking down on unsafe working conditions. Has your general contractor mentioned what safety guidelines they will use in the demolition process? It's nothing to get too worried about, if handled correctly and early on.
  • Licensing and training: Find out if your general contractor is up to date in their licensing and training of their crew. You want to make sure that the proper insurance is in place for the construction.



As you can see, there is a lot to consider in choosing the very best general contractor home builder in Victoria BC. These areas of focus will help in narrowing down your decision. At Villamar Construction, by practicing the above points, we strive to cultivate lasting positive relationship with our clients, crew, partners and greater community.
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