What our clients say about us.

I would like to add my recommendation of JND Design & Build Inc. As you might guess, I have seen a lot of good and bad over the years I have been at Kerrisdale Lumber. We have a very short list of contractors we recommend to customers as we feel it is OUR reputation on the line when we do. Paul and Ken and Drew are on our list.

Mark Perry / Kerrisdale Lumber Ltd.

We were very happy with our renovation on our 1/2 duplex in Kits. JND delivered – on time – a great finished product for us. Their design ideas have really made our space work for us. We’re particularly pleased with the kitchen – the layout and quality finishes exceeded our expectations. It was a pleasure to deal with Paul, Ken and Drew throughout our project – we would highly recommend a renovation by JND Design

Jim and Michele Diggins

I had JND do the first renovation at my house approx. 3 years ago and was so impressed that when it came time for the next project, I knew who I was calling!  No need to look for a contractor ever again!  I’ve had a few dealings with contractors, but I must say JND has broken the mold as far as I’m concerned.   I can’t say enough about how lovely an experience a home reno can actually be!  I think most people find them stressful, but JND removes that stress. Whether it’s seeing your vision or helping you create one, offering great advice and suggestions, helping to find deals, or letting you do the shopping/designing, they are so flexible and really are there to make sure the client is happy with every aspect of their renovation.  Not only that, but once they start a project, it continues to progress, until complete, with many updates along the way.  No “I’ll be back in 3 weeks” and such.   On top of all that, they are just the nicest guys, very patient, fun, and amazingly calm when faced with on the fly problem solving.   I consider myself a lucky homeowner to have found them and wanted to share my good fortune.

Julie Whalley, Administrator, Burnaby, B.C.

About two years ago, after moving into a brand-new condo, we realized that we really missed having a fireplace.  We realized we would like to set up an entertainment wall with a TV above an electric fireplace. Our building was not designed to have a gas fireplace installed so we had to go with one of the new model Electric Fireplaces. 

We consulted with Ken, Paul and Drew after seeing what a wonderful job they did in the rental complex we lived in while our new condo was being built.  These three are very easy to deal with and had a total understanding of what we wanted and needed.  Paul came up with a fabulous design, we discussed all the aspects of it, received a detailed estimate and proceeded. 

Through all aspects of this process, the team was extremely professional, always asked for our input if needed, and came up with great ideas as the project went along. The work was handled in a very efficient, timely manner and all our building renovation guidelines were followed with regards to cleanliness, clean-up, noise, hours of work, etc. 

We sourced the wood and the mantle, as we had a specific look in mind, and we had seen what finish we wanted.  They worked with authentic old barn-board which at times is not the easiest to work with, since it was truly very old and weathered, and sometimes did not fit together as a new wood product would.  But they made it work!

Along with our idea as to what we wanted, they did a beautiful job of creating a hearth, installing our fireplace that we had chosen, using a certified electrician, and installing and mounting our TV, components, and sound system. All our components are in a flip-down barn-board hidden storage panel that they built at the very bottom of the hearth. There is also a lovely small barn-board niche at each end where we have wine bottle storage.

We have had so many positive comments and compliments on this west-coast warm wood fireplace and the overall design, everyone who visits is completely amazed at the fantastic job that JND accomplished.

We were so pleased with this project, that when it came time to renovate our kitchen, we called JND Design for a consultation and design for what we needed. 

Thank you so much,

Roslynne and Jeff Taylor (Fireplace)

Having used JND Design for 3 different homes, I can confidently say they are experts at what they do. From the consultation process, and understanding the space and my personal style, to coming up with creative solutions to fit my budget, there is no limit to their capabilities. When dealing with them, there is always clear communication, and they make sure you are confident in your decision before they move forward. When it comes to problem solving on the fly, they are able to cope with whatever challenges they are presented with, and often come up with more efficient ways to do things. Ken, Paul and Drew are very hard workers, and in my most recent home renovation, worked under a very tight timeline to ensure we could move in by Christmas. They are not only contractors, they are also artists and visionaries, and can see potential beyond just the 4 walls they start with. I highly recommend them to anyone considering a renovation, large or small, as they can make whatever you want your dream home to be, come true. 

Anjulie Latta

This is the third time we’ve worked with JND Design over the last decade and whole heartedly recommend them to all of our family & friends.

Each of our 3 projects has been a great experience…from the discussion phase to the planning and then to the finished result. Ken, Paul, and Drew are a great team – they listen to our needs, wants, and ideas and offer their opinions and their knowledge.

They tell it like it is and will let you know if you’re wasting money on something that isn’t worth it. They also advise if it’s better to go the slightly more expensive route if it will benefit you in the long run and if it’s worth the extra cost.

They’re conscious of your time and budget and keep the dialogue going so we’re all on the same page. The design ideas and quality/workmanship are impressive, and they hold themselves to high standards which is very evident in the finished product!

We love all of the projects they’ve done for us and are very satisfied. We can’t wait for project number 4 when we get to that stage!  
Thank you for all of your hard work and patience guys!

Diana and Chris Ruse / D & C (North Vancouver / Whistler)

JND Design came highly recommended by a friend of my daughter’s, who actually acted as one might say the project manager. I had had nothing really updated since moving into my condo 20 some years ago, with the predominate colour then, black, which was my husband’s favourite colour – with bursts of red, which was his 2nd favourite colour. He passed away a few years ago – so finally it was my turn to make it over to what I liked – 50 shades of grey – with blasts of white and silver! 

My condo regulations require an outline of renovation plans be reviewed by our on-site building manager,  as well as usage of a dedicated elevator and parking during the day. JND worked well in concert with ‘Bill’, thus no surprises or delays occurred.

The ‘boys’ arrived at my place precisely at 9:00 every morning – sometimes so quietly I didn’t even know they were there… and left at exactly 5:00 – the ‘rules of the building’. They tended to their business… demolishing and carting away, removing ceiling stipple, painting the entire apartment, installing new carpeting, designing and building a beautiful wall unit with spaces to display my favourite pieces of sculptures, books, photos, and covered spaces for records, C.D.’s, and still treasured sound equipment. 

Both bathrooms were totally reinvented, with one of the vanities designed and built by them.I did not have to vacate the premises while they worked their magic – they being very cognisant and respectful  of my privacy. 

An itemized bill was presented with hours and disbursement’s all tallied correctly.I am considering having my kitchen done somewhat later in the year. 

Thank you, Ken, Paul and Drew… you are true gentlemen!

Marly Zaslov

The kitchen in our new condo left a lot to be desired.  Our kitchen was so narrow (35” wide) that we both could not be in the kitchen at the same time.  Also, if the dishwasher door was open, we could not get out of our kitchen! We lived with this horribly inefficiently designed kitchen for one year, then decided we could no longer deal with it. 

Ken and Paul came in and gave us several options for re-doing the kitchen, one of which we chose to give us maximum storage and still look decent.  They did such a tremendous job, that other residents came in and could not even tell (other than the extra space & cabinets we had acquired) that we had changed anything. That is definitely the sign of an excellent renovation!

The tile flooring had to be matched and an extra row of tile added, main counter with sink moved forward one foot and tied in with our barn-board fireplace that JND had completed one year previous.  Again, they worked with us, listened to what we wanted, and accommodated everything we needed.  We even used our old cupboards in our den which again, gave us additional storage we so desperately needed. 

Again, the work was carried out in an extremely professional, efficient manner and their cabinet supplier was very good at matching the more than year old finish of our wood surface and white gloss cabinets.  Both JND and their cabinet supplier were perfectionists and it wasn’t complete until it was perfect!  They followed our condo renovation guidelines and rules and we had no issues with this project, and the project was completely on budget, as estimated.  There were a few extra items which came up as the job progressed along, but these were quoted and approved as the project progressed, so no surprises when the final invoice arrived.

All in all, we are extremely happy with our new kitchen and find everything they did has worked out extremely well.  We can now both work in the kitchen, which we enjoy doing, and have space for all the items you need in a well-equipped kitchen.

Jeff and Roslynne Taylor  (Kitchen)