About Us
Our commitment is to provide you with dependable and honest craftsmanship. We have served Galiano and the neighbouring islands since 1990.
We build carefully, with attention to climate, materials, and the realities of island construction. Our work is grounded in craftsmanship, practical experience, and respect for the places we build.
Breadth of Experience
We handle a wide range of building sizes and styles from cozy cabins to modern contemporary homes, to custom renovations.
Incorporating only the finest quality materials into our projects from the initial stages of construction through to the finishing details.e able to offer a timber frame and joinery look to steel frame construction in the framing stages. Our experience with interior finishes ranges from wood and drywall to concrete and we’ve used pre-painted metal to locally milled cedar siding on our homes’ exteriors.
Finishing
We make it a priority to pay attention to detail. Fine !nishing work is essential for the successful completion of your construction project.
We offer a wide choice of finishing details; whether for a modern or a country asthetic. Our experience includes installation of tile and wood flooring, wood ceilings, beam work, custom cabinetry for kitchens, bathrooms and libraries, exterior decks, as well as brick or stone fireplaces with or without inserts.
Environmental Sensitivity
Our team will work in such a way to minimize the impact of construction during the length of the project.
This will be done through prudent planning, attentive project management and mindful workmanship. We will work with you or your designer to take advantage of your site’s views, natural light, cooling breezes, and shade areas. Our team pays close attention to the surrounding natural landscape and takes every precaution to ensure protraction of the property.
Additions and Renovations
Our intent is to incorporate your changes in a manner that preserves the character of your home while bringing your vision to life.
We blend the new structure with the existing building in a way that truly enhances the comfort and aesthetic appearance of your home or cottage.
History
Hunterston Homes was founded in 1989 by Dave Koster and has operated continuously on Galiano Island and the surrounding Southern Gulf Islands since. The company developed alongside the needs of a small island community, building custom homes, undertaking renovations, and managing projects in locations often limited by access and services.
Over time, the work has come to reflect a practical understanding of coastal construction, remote logistics, and collaboration with homeowners and architects. Hunterston Homes remains a registered home builder and continues to focus on well-executed projects.
Registered Home Builder 2-5-10.
With Hunterston Homes, you are hiring the expertise and knowledge of its individuals. Having worked together for over two decades as professionals, we strive for best practices, therefore we debate and brainstorm over methodology, design and products.
We have gained a reputation for careful project management and expertise in the whole building process. We are proud of our work and have become known for skilled craftsmanship of a high and enduring quality.
At Hunterston Homes Ltd, we will work hard to transform your dream into reality.
Have a project in mind? Get in touch with us.
Contact us by Email:
kosterdave7@gmail.com
Telephone:
250 880 0661