
About Us
Gary W. Blanes is an award-winning builder who has been helping people create their dream homes since 1979. No matter how small or large the job, Gary and his team deliver excellent craftsmanship, total accountability, clear communication and efficient management. They make the entire construction process as seamless and stress-free as possible.
It’s a measure of the company’s success that more than 90% of new business comes from client referrals. GW Blanes Construction has successfully completed more than 1,000 projects across Lower Mainland, from luxurious custom homes to small-scale renovations.
Gary earned his diploma in structural engineering technology at Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and gained extensive field experience as both a journeyman carpenter and a construction project manager. Since founding his own company in 1991, he has won three Gold Georgie Awards and earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
Services Provided
Custom Homes, Deck Building, Deck Repair, Door Installation, Door Repair, Insulation Installation, Remodeling, Siding Repair & Installation, Tile Repair
Areas Served
Anmore, Barnet, Belcarra, Burnaby, Coquitlam, Deep Cove, Ioco, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, North Burnaby, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody
Awards
3 Time Winner of the Georgie Awards -CHBA-BC)Member of the Canadian Home Builder's Association BBB Accredited Business Greater Vancouver Home Builder's Association
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22 Reviews for G. W. Blanes Construction Ltd.

Paul Wates
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Client
We hired G. W. Blanes Construction to do a major renovation to our home. This involved a new kitchen & appliances, 4 bathrooms, new fireplaces and numerous other minor projects. We found Gary, his employees and sub trades to be very professional producing a high quality project at a reasonable cost. Gary was very helpful and worked well with our interior designer. We would highly reccommend Gary to any one contemplating a major renovation project.
April 19, 2017

T K
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Client
They were very reliable and efficient, and stuck close to the projected timeline, without any unexpected costs. We love the end result!
November 6, 2016

Diana Walls
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Colleague
I have worked with Gary in the capacity of both client and as an Interior Decorator. My clients have been thrilled with his work and I personally, wouldn't use anyone else. His service is exceptional. This man has high standards and reasonable prices. I have had zero complaints about Gary.
You can't go wrong here!
October 31, 2016

Paul Vassilev
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Client
Gary Blanes, construction Contractor, is a consummate professional. He completed our project-of-a-lifetime, an apartment in Vancouver, on time and on budget. He was responsive, patient and helpful as we explored our decorating dreams. He brought in an expert team of tradesmen, who maintained an efficient and tidy work site, and he organized and supervised them to get the job done. Gary and his crew created beautiful display shelves out of a broom closet, and a luxury spa shower in place of a bathtub. They removed popcorn ceilings, upgraded the electrical infrastructure, painted and replaced light fixtures. They tiled walls and replaced tile and wood flooring, as well as kitchen and bathroom fixtures; they re-tiled the fireplace and modified some closets. They upgraded the baseboard heaters. They created storage in both bathrooms, 3 window seats, the laundry cupboard and the water heater cupboard. In one bathroom, they rotated the studs in the wall behind the door, to make room for a towel bar. In the other bathroom, they created a storage alcove between the studs behind the door. Gary was always friendly and courteous. We would recommend him to anyone who wants high quality craftsmanship at an affordable price.




October 30, 2016Last modified:October 30, 2016

Melvin Steemson
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Client
When we hired Gary Blanes to build our custom home, we were looking for someone not only very good at what they did, but also someone we could work with easily. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that not only was this company competent and professional, but Gary and his crew are very easy to work with. They helped us through all the tricky decisions and listened closely to our wants. They always responded promptly and had a good solution to any issues which arose. We are extremely pleased with the finished result.




October 21, 2016Last modified:July 1, 2020

Christon Kennedy
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Client
Gary and his team were professional, on time and on budget! They did a complete renovation of our 570 sq ft apartment and delivered quality work which we are thrilled with! The team was easy to work with and as this was our first experience with a renovation, we had many questions which they were happy to answer and provide their expert advice. I would not hesitate to recommend Gary and his team to anyone!
October 20, 2016

Melody Hainsworth
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The Interior Decorator we hired, had used Gary as a GM, before and we went with her suggestion.
Gary's crew did a good job contracting out to his known reliable service people. Our project involved a gas fitter, tilers, interior decorator, stucco expert and roofers. And carpenters. We started with wanting a new fireplace in the living room, that turned into needing to rip out the wall of our home, replace the roof around the fireplace stack and just generally redo the entire outside of our home on one side. From gutters to roof to .... His contacts kept the home and outside tidy and as clean as is possible. Also, when they said they would arrive, the were on time. And his quote for the "changed" job was pretty accurate. And nothing has fallen yet, so the quality is great. It has been 2.5 years.



October 16, 2016

Trevor S
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Client
Gary's company was a refer from an interior decorator and we couldn't be more happy with his service and the resulting home improvements. We did a number of small, functional changes to our house on the main floor which included putting in a sliding glass door and building steps to our deck, renovating the powder room, and doing structural changes to our front entrance and coat closet. The project came in on budget and moved along at a decent pace. His main carpenter was extremely knowledgeable, provided practical approaches to construction issues encountered, and cleaned up every day so that our house remained functional during the renovation. We will be contacting Gary for our next renovation project.
October 14, 2016

Peter Masell
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Client
We hired Gary Blaines to build and addition to our house and renovate the entire downstairs floor. Initially we struggled on how to reconfigure our Kitchen looking at several options which left us wanting more. Gary suggested the addition which transformed not only the Kitchen but the entire downstairs living space. We were very happy with the results and the level of professionalism shown by Gary and his team. He delivered on his promises and I would recommend Gary Blaines to anyone looking to build or renovate their home.
October 13, 2016

Theresa MacPherson
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Client
Gary Blane's and his crew did an exceptional job on a recent project at our home. He was personable, professional and responsive. When the scope of the work changed, he incorporated it easily. He stuck to the budget and very close to the time frame. The crew was great and cleaned up well. We enjoy our new space and the appearance of the house is vastly improved.
October 12, 2016

A & T Osachoff
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Client
I have hired G.W. Blanes for two large renovation projects and will continue to consult them whenever i have a new renovation project. Gary and his staff are well organized, fully qualified, tidy and most importantly they do everything possible to stick to a timeline and a budget. We have no hesitation in recommending Gary and his team.
October 11, 2016

Bruno Walter
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Client
Gary is a true professional and a pleasure to work with. He was very accommodating to our requests and helped keep us at ease through the entire process of building a house. He cultivates and maintains excellent relationships with his clients, sub-trades, and anyone else involved in a project. Those relationships coupled with his significant industry experience lead to results of the highest quality.



September 26, 2016
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