Kerr Design Build has just published a downloadable PDF booklet entitled “Your Guide to Transforming a Single-Family Home into a Multiple Conversion Dwelling.” Kerr Design Build has considerable expertise in these developments. The booklet compiles articles on our website about this exciting new renovation opportunity, which allows homeowners to contribute to the city’s housing needs while benefiting financially. As the brochure covers, “MCDs allow homeowners in specific Vancouver neighborhoods to transform their properties into multiple residential units, typically up to six, depending on t ..read more

For those who might be interested, homeowners in British Columbia can now receive up to $40,000 in the form of a forgivable loan to help convert part of their property into a new secondary suite. This rebate covers up to 50% of the renovation costs. The unique aspect of this incentive is that the loan does not require repayment if the homeowner adheres to the program’s conditions. This includes renting out the new suite at below-market rates for at least five years while continuing to reside in the main property. Eligibility Eligibility for the program is fairly broad, encouraging a wide ran ..read more

Just down from the Vancouver Yacht Club, a remarkable transformation story unfolded over the last five years on Point Grey Road, exemplifying the delicate balance between preserving heritage, embracing modern living and expanding living space in Vancouver. Kerr Design Build designed and then built a comprehensive renovation of a class C heritage house on Point Grey Road, originally a duplex, into a three-unit, modern multiple conversion dwelling (MCD). The project is a testament to our design and construction teams’ architectural ingenuity, patience, and dedication to preserving historical in ..read more

In the realm of home renovation and design, the Georgie Awards stand as a beacon of excellence, recognizing the pinnacle of creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation in British Columbia’s building industry. Established in 1992 by the Canadian Home Builders’ Association of British Columbia, the Georgies cover a wide range of categories, including new home construction, renovation, design, sustainability, marketing, and customer satisfaction. Kerr Design Build stands out this year with an impressive tally of five nominations for the 2024 Georgie Awards, exemplifying our excellence and undersco ..read more

You may just be learning about Vancouver’s latest plan to ease the city’s housing crisis by allowing homeowners in certain communities to transform their single-family residences into multi-unit, multi-family properties while maintaining their homes’ heritage look. It could be something to consider for your family. Technically, these transformations are called Multiple Conversion Dwellings or MCDs.  Finished exterior facade of a single-family home on Point Grey Road transformed into a three apartment multiple conversion dwelling by Kerr Design Build The units of these developments can be ..read more

This past Sunday marked a special occasion for the teams at Kerr Design Build and our sister company, Absolute Roof Solutions, as we gathered for our annual Christmas celebration. This year’s event was held at the charming Milltown Bar & Grill, a venue that perfectly encapsulates the warmth and joy of the holiday season. Nestled on Richmond Island, the bar offered a rustic and intimate setting, with views of the Milltown marina and the bustling main runway of YVR across the channel. The gathering was a vibrant mix of about 50 staff members and guests, all coming toge ..read more

Shaughnessy is an older Vancouver neighbourhood with many beautiful and refined features, from the VanDusen Botanical Garden and quiet Quilchena Park to the Arbutus Club. It has many fine homes. Outside steps to pool inside One of our clients wanted something different for his traditional Shaughnessy home, which he had renovated 20 years ago.   Extraordinary request for indoor/outdoor pool He was interested in having a pool built in which he could do his morning laps, but he wasn’t looking for the common backyard type. He wanted something indoor but accessible from the outdoors, ble ..read more

Kerr Design Build was presented with the prestigious “Best in Show” award at the Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023 earlier this month. The award is presented to the company booth that home show judges determine is the most aesthetic and functional at the show. Our award-winning booth, designed by Leo Chester, one of our senior designers, is a masterclass in elegant yet functional design. Striking Balance: Elegance and Simplicity The booth’s initial concept aimed to strike a balance between eye-catching elegance and simplicity. While early designs leaned toward complexity, practicality prevailed ..read more

The Vancouver Fall Home Show 2023 is now on until Sunday. Lots to see and do. Our Kerr Design Build booth is ready, and so is our staff. Our booth number is 1041. Come and meet us! Our design and renovation specialists are there to give advice and offer design and renovation ideas for you. 2023 DATES & HOURS Thursday, September 28 – 4pm – 9pm Friday, September 29 – 12pm – 9pm Saturday, September 30 – 10am – 9pm Sunday, October 1 – 10am – 6pm TICKETS Regular Adult Price (13+) – $16.00 Regular Seniors Price (60+): – $13.00 Adult & Senior Tickets half off any day after 4pm – $8.00 Chil ..read more

Home renovation offers endless possibilities to create dream spaces tailored to individual needs.  This is what we do at Kerr Design Build.   One of our clients recently wrote this detailed testimonial about the project we completed for them on their Burnaby home, doing exactly that – carefully listening to their needs, creating the perfect design through extensive consultation and then meticulously bringing to life that vision in our build. “We first met with Elton Donald and Steven Butler back in the spring of 2021 to discuss plans for the renovation of our whole main floor, plus ..read more