HOWSON HOMES LTD

We hired Howson Homes to renovate our very old outdated bathroom as well as build a new deck & stairs, and replace our front steps. Nick did a great job on all of it — the workmanship was solid and everything turned out just the way we wanted. He was organized having ordered all the materials and delivered ahead of time. He also took care to prep the area to keep the rest of the house clean throughout the work. Reliable, easy to deal with, and takes pride in his work — we’re very happy with the results and would definitely hire him again or recommend him to others.

Howson Homes exhibits professionalism, integrity, and a top tier standard of care on every project, no matter the size. Nick's approach to business relationships is client-centered and it shows at every stage. He's honest and realistic about costs, the work needed, and what is possible within your budget. He communicates clearly and is very responsive. It's clear he cares about the quality of the work and his clients' homes. I will always go to Howson Homes for all our building and renovation needs.

If you're looking for a reliable, trustworthy contractimg company who does excellent work, Howson Homes is the company you should choose. Howson Homes has completed large and small scale renovations for me and my family delivering superior projects on-time and on-budget. Nick and his crew are hard working, reliable, honest, and most importantly - trustworthy. During all stages of work, Nick remains in contact providing updates, seeking input, and making honest recommendations. I highly recommend this company run by a straightforward, honest man who takes enormous pride in happy customers and a project well delivered.

I’ve seen firsthand the care and craftsmanship Nick puts into every Howson Homes project, and it’s seriously impressive. His attention to detail, professionalism, and pride in his work are clear in everything he does. It’s rare to find someone who’s not only talented but also genuinely committed to quality from start to finish. Highly recommend Nick and Howson Homes for their reliability and exceptional workmanship.

I didn’t hire Nick’s company for any construction work, but I got to see his incredible dedication and kindness firsthand. When my cat got stuck high up in a tree, Nick came right away with his tools and spent hours carefully trying to get him down. He was patient, gentle, and determined to help, even though it wasn’t part of his job. You can tell he’s someone who truly cares and gives his best in everything he does. If he puts that much heart into helping a stranger’s cat, I can only imagine how much effort he puts into his work. Highly recommend!

Island Kiwi Construction recently collaborated with Howson Homes on a project in Nanaimo, and their performance was outstanding. Nick and his team demonstrated professionalism, expertise, and great attention to detail, completing the project on time and to our high standard. Having worked together previously, we knew their work ethic and quality were reliable, and they delivered consistently once again. We look forward to future collaborations and confidently recommend Nick at Howson Homes for new construction and renovations in Nanaimo.

We chose Howson Homes to do a complete home renovation in 2022. Nick handled every facet of construction from demolition to finishing, and the final product is just incredible. Howson Homes made a house into our dream home, and we would absolutely recommend them for all of your contracting needs. You will not be disappointed!

As an interior designer, I work with Nick professionally and without hesitation, I always recommend his company to my clients. He is honest, communicates clearly, and provides quality workmanship.

Our experience with this firm started off fairly well. We started with a double-bathroom renovation, which went smoothly in the beginning. They were reasonably punctual, and work progressed approximately at the pace they outlined. The major issue we found was that both bathroom ceiling vents were not properly installed. Both had been vented into the attic rather than to the exterior of the house as required by code. When we asked them to fix this, we met with pushback and it took months to correct. We then proceeded with the kitchen renovation. After the demo, the project slowed to a crawl. Work would only progress in bursts when we asked them when they would be on site. We had detailed drawings and plans that we reviewed before starting and would come home to find that they were not adhered to. When we pointed this out, we were told we would have to pay to redo the work. During the drywall installation, we noted significant issues with the boarding. We had a professional drywaller in to look at the job, and he said that to have a good result, it would all have to be redone. When we pointed this out we told that it would be fixed in the mudding process, which it was not. See pictures for examples of the work quality. When we insisted that it be remedied, they hired a 3rd party who did the best they could in the circumstances, however, because the boarding was not redone, it is still very noticeable. There were also instances where we received invoices for work that had not been completed. We were billed for the installation and insulation of a skylight, however when a subcontractor went into the attic he told us that the skylight well had not been insulated. When we called the skylight installers, they told us that the contractor had specifically told them NOT to insulate the skylight well, that they would do it themselves, and that they wanted the insulation removed from their invoice. The contractor then provided us with the invoice including insulation, without having insulated it. When we presented this to them, we were offered no resolution because they were going on holiday for 1 month. That was December. They had left us with an uninsulated house in December. We ended up having got hire the skylight installers. There were also occasions when we came home to see the house filthy, called the sub-trades to complain, and were told that the contractor had instructed them NOT to clean as they would be coming by the site. Then, they didn’t show and the site wasn’t cleaned at all. In the end, we terminated the contract before the completion of the job due to severe delays and no-shows. We were assured that they would be on-site, or that sub-trades would be on site, at specific times and they would not We were told week after week that the project would be finished “next week.” We gave up in December 2023 when we were quoted a July 2023 completion date.

So happy with the work that Nick + his team did in my home. I felt like I could trust him to bring my vision to life and he made me feel comfortable and heard throughout the whole process. Also obsessed with his adorable dog Rosie.