Our Service

 Conscientious - Insured - Strong Service Ethic

(250) 439 - 7095     -     matthew@matthewkinzelcontracting.com

Range of Services

From the intellectual challenges of foundation work, to the technical skills of fine finishing, all areas of carpentry fascinate me.

I specialize in small to medium sized projects. Working with a two hour minimum, I'm available for smaller jobs such as changing out locksets, hanging pictures, or installing shelving. These little jobs can be a good way to get a feel for how I work and what degree of service I offer.

I am fortunate to have a small, qualified team of subcontractors that can be drawn upon to help complete labor intensive aspects of my larger projects. Examples of this would include bringing in help for a concrete pour, wall raising or catching up a job that is in risk of running behind schedule. All the tradespeople brought onto your site will be covered by liability Insurance and WCB.

Services Offered:

• Bathroom and Kitchen Remodeling
• Laminate, Hardwood and Tile Flooring
• Additions
• Garages and Outbuildings
• Foundations and Slabs on Grade
• Cabinetry Installation
• Basement Finishing
• Trim Carpentry
• Anything Interesting and Odd that needs to be built... 

Quality of Work

Quality of work should not be dictated by cost of materials. Whether you are having locally made custom cabinetry or a budget melamine box from the hardware store installed, everything should be level and scribed tight. Giving quality care and attention to all work is the habit of the craftsperson. All projects, regardless of price point, receive the same level of consideration.

Quality of work can also mean different things depending on the task at hand. When doing work like demolition, a quality job means moving quickly and not dirtying the house. For work like laying subfloor for tile, it's knowledge of your materials and how they will react with the existing framing. And for trim work, quality is evident in a nicely coped joint. I indentify the main objective for each task and the client's priorities, then decide where attention needs to be given and where time (ie: cost) can be saved.

Resources

It's true that tools don't make the carpenter, but they do help one work more efficiently. I respond to every job with my portable hardware store (ie: fully equipped van) that contains all the common fasteners, consumables and tools needed to construct a house. This is to minimize the number of trips to the store and to ensure that the correct tool is always on hand. Being prepared affects the speed, pricing and quality of the projects.

Also, brought to every job is a full compliment of protective/cleaning equipment to keep your property safe from the construction environment. This includes:

• Dust Barriers
• Carpet/Flooring Runners
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Exhaust Fan
• Protective Covering for Bathtubs and Countertops
• Brooms, Mops, Garbage Cans, etc...