--- title: "Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bernhardt-contracting-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1510656234 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1510656234.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Bernhardt Contracting Ltd." category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/faf3d23f02e5d3ab_4355-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Victoria, British Columbia, Canada" latitude: 48.4685 longitude: -123.3306 phone: "(250) 857-2432" website: http://www.bernhardtcontracting.com rating: 5 review_count: 6 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 23 last_updated: 2026-08-27 --- # Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. Original Houzz profile: [Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bernhardt-contracting-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1510656234) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Victoria, BC - **Serves:** British Columbia, Central Saanich, Colwood, Esquimalt, Langford, Malahat, Metchosin, Nanaimo, Oak Bay, Saanich, Saanichton, Victoria, View Royal - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 25 Ideabook Saves Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. is a high-performance multi-family, custom home, and commercial builder. Founded in 2007 by Mark Bernhardt, Bernhardt Contracting aims to create buildings that are sustainable and efficient by design. In the past three years, the company has built the first three Certified Passive Houses on Vancouver Island, the most recent completed in Fall 2016. Currently, another Passive House duplex is under construction in Victoria West, due for completion in Spring 2017. Bernhardt Contracting chose Passive house for its efficiency, evidence-based science, and affordability. Passive House achieves this standard with thicker walls which provide more insulation, careful design which orientates the building to provide the most solar gain, and triple-pane windows which collect heat from the sun in winter and are shaded externally in the summer. Passive Houses have simple, cost effective mechanical systems that provide a high rate of air exchange, providing a high level of comfort. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Passive House Consulting - Passive House Design & Construction ### Areas Served - British Columbia - Central Saanich - Colwood - Esquimalt - Langford - Malahat - Metchosin - Nanaimo - Oak Bay - Saanich - Saanichton - Victoria - View Royal ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. | | Address | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada | | Phone | (250) 857-2432 | | Website | http://www.bernhardtcontracting.com | | Followers on Houzz | 23 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bernhardt-contracting-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1510656234) - **Website:** http://www.bernhardtcontracting.com - **Phone:** (250) 857-2432 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Winner of “Leadership in Construction” at 2016 Eco Star Awards, Winner of “Best Townhouse” & “Best Environmental Initiative” at 2016 VIBE awards, Finalist at the 2016 the Wood Design Awards of BC, Winner for “Business Achievement” at the 2015 Saanich Environmental Awards - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2018), for Service. **Affiliations** - [CHBA - Vancouver Island](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/chba-vancouver-island-pfvwus-pf~344959005) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews** ### All 6 reviews **★★★★★ — Step One Design, Feb. 2017** > It is an absolute pleasure to work with Mark and his team. He pays attention to detail and really cares about the final result and the ultimate happiness of his clients. > Would be happy to be a part of any project that Bernhardt Contracting is a part of! **★★★★★ — Dennis and Ally Guevin, Jan. 2017** > We've have had the pleasure to know Mark Bernhardt for 10 years; we've worked with him in both professional and personal capacities. Mark completed a renovation on our home after we had to fire the former contractor. He was efficient; always on time and worked quickly and strategically. He was honest; returned money to us from unused supplies. Mark is always professional and confident and has a friendly approach that puts people at ease. More recently we've worked with Mark and Bernhardt Contraction Ltd on three, new construction Passive Home developments. We were the real estate agents on the projects and have always been impressed with the high standards Mark sets for his crews and his product. He conducts himself with integrity, is responsive to questions and concerns and takes enormous pride in his work. Mark is a man of his word, which can be rare in the construction business, you can trust him and have confidence in his work and results. **Comment from Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.:** > Thank you so much for your review, Dennis and Ally. It's hard to believe it has been 10 years already! **★★★★★ — HU-135083, Jan. 2017** > Mark and his team were very professional and their work came in on time and under budget. Mark's team was willing to take on a small roofing job when other companies didn't bother to get back to me and it gave our strata peace of mind knowing we were working with our builder. **Comment from Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.:** > Thank you for your review. Glad we could help you out! **★★★★★ — Ron & Fran Yardley, Jan. 2017** > We purchased a Passive home that was in the early stages of construction from Bernhardt construction in May 2016. We gained possession of our new home in mid November after the occupancy permit was granted. We are 100% satisfied with our new home & have to say Mark & Rob Bernhardt have been fabulous to work with. They do quality work, are trustworthy, communicate extremely well & employ quality people. We highly recommend Bernhardt construction to all. **Comment from Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.:** > Thank you for your kind comments, Ron and Fran. We are pleased you are so happy with your new home! **★★★★★ — Jill Doucette, Jan. 2017** > Mark and his team are professional builders with a progressive edge towards green building solutions. Would recommend for any project, small or large. **Comment from Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.:** > Thanks, Jill. We hope to work with you on another project soon! **★★★★★ — BIOPHILIA design collective ltd., Jan. 2017** > Bernhardt Contracting Ltd. is a passionate, skilled and extremely ethical company. It starts from the top, Mark is a leader with high standards and an encouraging demeanour and his crew are fantastic to work with. They are leaders in passive home building in Victoria and we are proud to work on their projects. Bianca Bodley, Biophilia design collective Ltd. **Comment from Bernhardt Contracting Ltd.:** > And we are proud to work with you, too. Thanks for the review, Bianca. ## Selected projects - [Mary Street Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mary-street-passive-house-pj-vj~2255200) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 8 - [North Park Passive House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/north-park-passive-house-pj-vj~2257325) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 8 - [Bernhardt Passive Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bernhardt-passive-home-pj-vj~2257356) - Location: Victoria, BC - Photos: 9 [See all 3 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/bernhardt-contracting-ltd-pfvwus-pf~1510656234) ## Ideabooks - [Ethanol Fireplaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/81464280/list/ethanol-fireplaces) — 17 ideas - [Sustainability](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80004352/list/sustainability) — 3 ideas [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/mark-bernhardt) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-27.*