Barnes Custom Homes - Cobble Hill, British Columbia

Werner

"As a family of four we have lived in several homes and did our own renovations and improvement projects, but never had a house built before. Craig and his crew were professional, talented, and wonderful to work with from start to finish. Our home turned out better than we expected. We didn’t dream that a build could turn out so well and that we’d be so satisfied even seven years later. We recommend Craig heartily and we’re grateful that he was strongly recommended to us in 2015."
- WERNER & MARIA

Cowichan W.

Whenever we have clients walk in looking for a local builder capable of doing a new build, especially if they are looking for timber frame we are always happy to recommend Barnes Custom Homes. We've had the pleasure of working with this team on many new build and renovation projects over the years and more in the works!

Lesley F.

Craig and his team carried out an extensive renovation of our house over a period of several months. In the process they lifted sections of our home, enlarged the living space, updated electrical and plumbing systems, and built a large beautiful and very original cedar deck that is the showpiece of our property. During the course of the renovation we found Craig to be professional, responsive, and highly skilled. His easygoing demeanor makes him an upbeat presence in what can be a challenging time for homeowners - he is flexible and knowledgeable, and we had full confidence in his abilities both as a general contractor and an experienced craftsman. He coordinated many subcontractors simultaneously and always communicated well with us regarding schedules of workers and arrival of materials. He was graceful under pressure and was open and accommodating to our needs and wishes, which was very much appreciated as we had a few "brilliant new ideas" along the way that were not in the original plan! I would not hesitate to give an enthusiastic recommendation to anyone contemplating hiring Craig and his team at Barnes Custom Homes!

Peter P.

Craig and his team have done two projects for us, a detached carport/workshop and the a renovation of our kitchen and ensuite. Both projects were of the highest level of craftsmanship and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Craig is a really pleasant guy and his honesty is unquestionable. We recommend Barnes Custom Homes without reservation.

Brad S.

"For those looking to renovate an older home or build a new one it is with the highest regard that I recommend Barnes Custom Homes. Craig Barnes' professional attitude and skills turned out to be the perfect match for our requirements. We were not interested in band-aid solutions. We would embark on a project that would extensively update our 75 year old home and were immediately impressed that Craig had such confidence and the ability to handle everything from the foundation to the fine finishing. Craig's standard of quality and work ethic was always first class. Aside from Craig and Kevin's attention to detail they both consistently cheered us up, even through the worst days, with their positive attitudes and contagious smiles. Craig and Kevin made our renovation experience much better than it could have otherwise been. We would not hesitate for a moment and completely endorse and recommend Craig for your project."

- Brad & Lara

Geoffrey M.

"Craig has done several projects for us over the years. He built us a custom workshop/garage to house a large vintage car collection; and later replaced all of our decks. Craig is methodical and takes great pride in his workmanship - always making sure things are done right and that everything fits and looks as it should. We have some other projects coming down the pipe and would not even consider looking for another builder as long as Craig is able to take them on. The workshop is a wonderfully solid and attractive addition to our acreage. The job done on the decks was nothing short of superb, with very careful attention to detail and a commitment to ensure that any rot in the previous cedar construction was replaced with new, quality cedar and fir. We can recommend Craig unreservedly for your major or minor construction projects!"

- GEOFF & DONNA

Bruce J.

I've had the pleasure of working with Craig and his team a number of times over the years in the capacity of residential designer for many of his new home clients as well as some renovation design projects. I've always found him to be extremely helpful as a soundboard during the design phase for providing budget guidance and practical construction and site advice to make the project evolve smoothly and efficiently. I am always very happy to take part in any project Craig and his client asks
for me to be involved with.

Lori M.

Barnes Custom Homes has done exceptional work for us over the years at our home. They completed our bonus room making it an additional bedroom complete with a new window and ensuite. They did a fantastic job renovating our basement making it another lounge area for our family and lastly, Craig and his team reconstructed our back deck because it had begun to rot and added a covered outdoor patio living space, which we absolutely love!
I would not hesitate hiring Barnes Custom Homes. Craig and his team are honest, punctual, hard working, tidy, fair prices and deliver top notch work. They stick to their schedule and deliver on time. They have great ideas to share regarding lighting, finishing, flooring, etc. They are number one in my books.