CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONS BLOG

Are you thinking of adding on to your house? You’re not alone, especially in the Vancouver area. British Columbia’s booming real estate market is pushing everyone to make the most of their spaces – both new and old.  Home additions aren’t just a great way to upgrade and expand your house. In many scenarios, they […]

  It comes as no surprise that Vancouver residents are looking for innovative, simple ways to expand their space. With the area’s rent and housing market steadily increasing, homeowners want to make the most of their properties. In recent years, we’ve seen a huge boost in the popularity of laneway homes in the backs of […]

  If you ask us, Vancouver Special houses have an unwarranted “bad reputation.” People turn their noses up at their working-class roots and boxy designs, but underneath the utilitarian layout and exterior, there’s a home with lots of potential. We often encourage people to be careful about discounting these more affordable, older homes – especially […]

Canada has recently been rocked by sky-high temperatures. Especially here in the Metro Vancouver area, which experienced an unprecedented heatwave that smashed temperature records, leaving many people in danger if not at least uncomfortable in their own homes. All of this has left many homeowners wondering what they can do to make their homes feel […]

  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 […]