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Klondike Contracting specializes in general contracting and property maintenance services for commercial and residential property owners, managers and business owners in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Since 1998, Klondike Contracting has built a solid reputation for providing professional, reputable and reliable services. Click here to view my bio page

Kitchen Renovation Flooring

By Klondike Contracting posted on November 18, 2010 | 1 Comment
Picture of flooring in a kitchen renovation that Klondike Contracting currently completed

I spoke with Matt Robinson, Flooring Expert, from Monarch Floor and Window Coverings to see what an expert had to say about the question of functionality and use versus continuity for someone currently considering a Kitchen Renovation. Read More

Laneway Housing Tour: Vancouver Heritage Foundation

By Klondike Contracting posted on November 15, 2010 | 4 Comments
Klondike Contracting Rendering of Laneway House being currently built in Vancouver for more information visit http://www.klondikecontracting.com/services/construction/laneway-homes/

The Vancouver Heritage Foundation is hosting “Light Up the Lanes” a fundraising tour of 6 recently completed Laneway Homes in the Vancouver area and Klondike Contracting’s most recent Laneway project has been chosen to partake in the event on Dec. 11 from 1-5 pm. You may ask why is the Vancouver Heritage Foundation is promoting … Read More

Laneway Housing: Any Publicity is Good Publicity

By Klondike Contracting posted on November 12, 2010 | Leave a comment
Klondike Laneway Home Rendering

Vanessa Yee of Vancouver Metro News interviewed Bryn Davidson, a sustainability consultant and LEED accredited designer of low-energy green homes, about the current state of Laneway Housing given the negative review homes received at the latest Laneway public meeting in Vancouver. The homes were criticized for their height and their overbearing presence for neighbouring homes.  However, Bryn … Read More

Laneway Housing: Something Old, Something New

By Klondike Contracting posted on October 22, 2010 | Leave a comment
Klondike Contracting Traditional Laneway Home

Vancouver is a city with a legacy of progressive and intuitive planning. Decisions that were made in the past have helped to build an inclusive and highly livable city connected to an incredible natural environment. The EcoDensity Charter released in June 2008 intended to preserve this legacy by outlining the City’s strategy for dealing with … Read More

Laneway Housing: Its Origins and Hidden Benefits

By Klondike Contracting posted on October 20, 2010 | 5 Comments
Klondike Contracting Laneway Floor Plan

Vancouver City Council unanimously adopted the EcoDensity Charter on June 10, 2008 along with a set of ‘Initial Actions’ designed to implement the first stage of the Charter.  The EcoDensity Charter commits the City to make environmental sustainability its highest priority in all city planning decisions and it also aims to support housing affordability and … Read More

Home Automation & Green Living

By Klondike Contracting posted on September 23, 2010 | Leave a comment
Home Automation

Smart Homes are not just for tech savvy folks, they are a great investment for people who are interested energy efficiency and enhancing the cost savings potential of their home! Home Automation is an easy way to make a GREEN contribution without breaking the bank or compromising the comforts of your home. Lights can be … Read More