CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS BLOG

  It might sound cliche at this point to say that COVID has changed everything – but it has. Even in the home design industry, we’re seeing massive changes in layout, material, and setup choices across the country, especially in the Vancouver area. At the beginning of 2021, 32 percent of Canadian employees aged 15 […]

  With houses selling quickly in the Vancouver area right now, Henri Belisle, President of TQ Construction provides his insight on what to watch out for in a hot market when buying a home. Real estate sales in British Columbia are predicted to boom this year—rivaling 2016 when home sales made international headlines for their […]

Energy efficiency is an important factor for many homeowners – and is often a reason why some people decide to build a new house or renovate their home. According to a recent survey, 87% of people agreed that they considered the energy efficiency of a home when they were looking to buy. Additionally, 88% of […]

Getting your home ready for winter tips are from TQ Founder and Past President, Ralph Belisle Here’s an overview of indoor and outdoor items to consider for the comfort and safety of you, your loved ones and your home’s overall efficiency during the upcoming colder winter months. Some of these items may be checked out […]

ICF Foundation Completed Our two-and-a half story wood framed character home house lift in Vancouver was lowered back down! TQ achieved the goals of upgrading the original field-stone foundation to a modern, insulated one and gaining a higher ceiling height for the basement. We demolished the original field-stone foundation because it contained rubble and depleted […]

  Home renovations can seem like an intimidating process, especially with older homes. If you own a heritage home, there’s a great deal that you likely adore about it: its historical importance, beautiful aesthetic, and significance to the surrounding area. After all, there was something charming and old-fashioned that drew you to purchase the house […]

One of TQ Construction’s current projects involves house raising A house lift to dig down is another option to increase more space for your home within your existing home’s footprint – just like this Vancouver character home! TQ Construction raised this two-and-a half story wood framed house in Vancouver. This house lift allows us to […]

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When DIY home renovations become disasters. What’s the worst thing that could happen? Here are some home renovation nightmares that have happened to other home owners.