K2 Construction

My wife and I were absolutely thrilled with the job that K2 did in the construction of our lakefront home and cannot recommend them highly enough! From the moment of our initial phone interview with Kevin Fraser, we were impressed with the evident depth of expertise, honesty and integrity of the K2 team. Once the project was started we were dealing with Peter Greenaway who acted as the overall project manager for our house construction project. He is, in our opinion, quite simply fantastic. There were some times during the project when difficulties arose and Peter was always right on top of things no matter how much additional effort or extra work was required on his part. Some of the minor difficulties we experienced were related to design issues that only became evident because of Peter's diligent work. He was always very helpful and positive when things like this arose and, together with Kevin, was instrumental in working with the design company to resolve the problems. K2 uses this extremely user friendly web-based construction software where all the details of the project can be found. It is an extremely convenient and powerful system that allows the K2 team to communicate with the client, post updates on the construction progress, and use as a platform for documenting the many decisions that need to be made throughout the course of the project. This was especially useful for us since our new home was being built on Lake Cowichan and we live in Vancouver. Our interaction with the other principal members of the K2 team were just as positive as with Kevin and Peter. Jared, who was the site supervisor during the construction phase of our house, has years of experience building houses and was extremely impressive during our site visits. His breadth of knowledge on house construction was quite evident and every question we had was met with detailed and expert responses. Rick Porter was the site supervisor during the finishing phase of the home and was also quite excellent. Another one of the strengths of K2 is that over the years they have formed excellent relationships with all the key sub-trades and you, as the client, benefit from this. Our interactions with all the sub-trades was excellent and their work was first-rate. I know from talking with Peter if somebody K2 have contracted with doesn't do a good job or doesn't stand behind their work, K2 will not use them for the next project. So a lot of the stress you might otherwise feel relying on multiple parties to build your home, is completely taken away because K2 manage it so well. Our house was completed on time and within budget. All unexpected costs were the result choices my wife and I made for additional things not within the original scope of the project. After the house was complete, there was one small thing that we wanted changed (that we had not spoken up before about} - we weren't sure how K2 was going to respond. We made one comment to Peter and his immediate response was "Don't worry, we'll fix it at our cost." After we had already moved in, Rick himself came to fix the issue and did a beautiful job. Our lakefront home is now fully complete, the quality of the construction is simply first rate, and we are thrilled with it. People who we don't know come along our street and complement us on it. If you choose to hire K2 to build your home, you will not be disappointed.

So impressed with K2 ! Their forethought and terrific project planning skills ensured all critical project materials were ordered well in advance avoiding potential lengthy delays due to the outbreak of the global pandemic - COVID19. Not an easy task during such uncertain times. Seamless customer support and cross collaboration between K2 members also ensured the project stayed on budget and schedule. All K2 employees and sub-trades were extremely skilled, knowledgable and helpful in providing creative and innovative solutions. They all go above and beyond ! Creative thinking balanced with extensive experience, skill and practical application - the K2 team has it all ! We were delivered a very high quality home on schedule and on budget. Our 'Thanks' to the complete K2 team !

Our recent project with K2 Construction was our second build with the company and they have not lost a step over the course of the past 10 years. It is always a good sign when former employees buy the company and carry forward the practices that made the company great in the first place. Peter and Jared have definitely succeeded in taking what was great about K2 Construction and making it their own. Clear and concise communication, top quality workmanship from the framing crew to the finishers and respect for budget concerns are hallmarks of my experiences with K2. Without reservation, I am happy to recommend them to anyone who is looking to build a quality home in the Cowichan Valley. Spencer Day

We are very pleased to recommend K2 for your building project. Before signing on with K2, we interviewed 5 different contractors. We selected K2 for 2 main reasons: (1) They spent a great deal of time with us before we signed, asking very detailed questions and offering specific examples and prices of products and finishes about our expectations for our house before they prepared a quote for us. This increased our confidence that we could stay within our budget. (2) As others have mentioned, K2 uses a really excellent, secure, on-line program to outline and document stages of the project. It was also the prime method of communication between us and K2. If we logged on and asked a question or made a request, we consistently received very prompt responses. The program also included budgeting info, progress reports, photos and more. As promised, they were extremely responsive to any and all questions and requests for changes -- and since we lived right beside the build from excavation to completion, we had a lot of them. Both the process and the end result confirmed for us that we made the right choice. Our house was delivered on time and on budget, and we love the finished product. Peter and Jared, who own the company, and Rick, our go-to guy after the framing phase was completed were all great to work with -- no question, concern or change request seemed to faze them, even if it meant absorbing some costs, and all requests were dealt with very quickly and efficiently. Given it was our first new build, our experience was very positive -- we found the K2 team trustworthy, reliant, skilled and very easy to work with.

After buying our 4 acre parcel near Duncan in 2008 we met with Kevin and decided we wanted K2 to build our retirement home. Fast forward to 2020, K2 helped us every step of the way, from permitting, excavation, to completion, all during the trying times of 2020-21. We are extremely thankful to the K2 management and crew as well as their skilled team of tradesmen, consultants and suppliers. K2’s attention to detail and workmanship is second to none , as are their organizational and communication skills. We actually enjoyed the entire building process, learned plenty and shared some laughs along the way. We highly recommend K2 to anyone planning to build in the Cowichan Valley area if you’re looking for quality and style! Sincerely, Maureen & Wayne Moore

If you want a first class builder, then K2 Construction is the go-to builder for you. K2 built our new home a year ago. When you take possession of a new home it is an exciting time and I thought writing a review immediately might not be as meaningful as writing a review after living in the new home for a year. One year later and we are just as excited and pleased with the K2 build as we were on possession day. Our home is over 5000 sf, with three levels, built on a steep sloping hillside. After one year there are 'no' visible settling marks or issues anywhere. There are no 'nail pops' or 'floor creaks' - the house is the same as it was on possession day. Any item that needed attention after possession, such as a cupboard door needing adjustment after appliances were later installed, K2 addressed the issue immediately and have been excellent following-up on anything and everything we have brought to their attention. Since we lived adjacent to the new K2 build, we were able to witness on a daily basis the building of our new home. K2 have a first class working crew - not only well skilled and professional, but every member of their team exhibited a wonderful work ethic - there were no extended breaks, late arrivals, early finishes, etc. We were kept informed of all stages of the build. K2 diligently followed all building codes, used appropriate professionals throughout the build (e.g., geotechnical engineers, etc.), and was extremely diligent in working with the local CVRD authority to ensure permits, procedures, and standards were all adhered to. The result - all building inspections were easily passed with no issues raised. We were involved throughout the build and enjoyed being able to use their construction software programme that provided a detailed lay-out and time-line of stages of the build, budget and itemised costs, and contractual agreements to ensure there were no misunderstandings between builder and client. The programme provided a detailed breakdown of costs and if we decided to change any item - e.g., different faucets, additional cupboards, etc. - the costs of these changes were immediately factored into the budget, with the 'new' total cost immediately calculated and presented for the client's view. Hence, there were no 'surprises' or 'hidden costs'. In summary, our building experience with K2 Construction has been excellent. We have no hesitancy in recommending K2 Construction - as stated at the outset of this review, they are a first class builder.

K2 built our dream home .. Peter came and met us at the lot we were considering and gave us rock solid advice with no strings attached. He advised us to interview other contractors but we were so impressed we decided to hire him. Talk about a good decision........ K2 built the last home we will ever live in .. From Day 1 the attention to detail and willingness to work with us and manage our project was simply incredible. In a time where building costs went out of control due to Covid, K2 brought us home on time and on budget. Friends told us it would be a test of our relationship, but it was simple all the way without any stress at all. We visited the site virtually every day and saw the quality of products that went into our home. Constant communication and willingness to listen to our ideas and needs was so important to us as this was our only shot at building our forever home. In fact the crew not only listened .. but came up with suggestions and improvements to our plan which made it so much better. We cannot believe the quality of our home and are still amazed by it. People every day comment on it and ask who built it. Peter,Jared,(S)Rick,Jay,Rueben,Jon and Ben..You were simply amazing!!! If you do get K2 to build for you .. get used to cars slowing down as they go by ... It will happen ... Bottom line .. if you want a contractor with vision, a desire to build the home you've always dreamt about, has endless patience, access to the best subcontractors available and above all complete and utter integrity.. K2 was for us the only choice.... Make it yours....

Deciding to build our family dream home was a big decision and so was choosing the right construction team. After doing our research and due diligence it was an easy decision, K2 Construction. K2 Construction truly is the leading custom home builder in the Cowichan Valley. Hands down. Peter, Jared, Jared, and Rick along with their remarkable team of construction managers and builders blew us away. They are professional, personable, paid close attention to the details, and flexible enough to work with our vision while holding to our budget. K2 Construction brought our dream home into reality and we couldn’t be happier. We made changes on the fly and they were able to roll with us. They guided us and offered incredible advice along the way that made the process of building our home feel secure and enjoyable. Once you begin building it is easy to loose track of your budget but Peter did an exceptional job of keeping us on track while delivering our vision. We worked with local artisans and businesses which elevated our experience. K2 Construction made us part of the journey and worked closely with us throughout the entire project. Our results are absolutely stunning and the K2 team brought exceptional value to our project. Honestly, can’t say enough good things! Thank you to all the hard workers with K2 Construction!