Carpentry is where VIP Homes started, and it is still the part of the job we enjoy most. Exposed beam work, a wine cellar, a wall of built-ins, a stair with open treads: this is the work people notice when they walk into a finished house.
Our own carpenters do this work rather than a subcontracted finishing crew. That means the person cutting your trim is the same person who framed the wall it lands on, and knows exactly why it sits where it does.
Carpentry and millwork we take on
- Exposed timber beams and structural feature work
- Custom built-ins, shelving, benches and window seats
- Wine cellars and bar millwork
- Stairs, open treads, railings and handrails
- Interior trim, casing, baseboard and panelled walls
- Mantels, feature walls and fireplace surrounds
- Covered outdoor living, timber posts and exposed soffits
Fitted on site, not just ordered in
Ordered millwork arrives at a standard size and gets scribed in as best it can. Cutting and fitting on site means the piece is made for the space it lands in, out of square walls and all. It takes longer and it is the reason the finish work in our homes sits tight years later.
Common questions
Do you do carpentry work on its own, without a full build?
Yes. We regularly take on standalone carpentry and millwork, whether that is a set of built-ins, a mantel and surround, or a full wine cellar.
Can you match trim and millwork in an older home?
In most cases yes. We can mill profiles to match what is already there so new work reads as original rather than obviously new.
Do you build exposed beam and timber work?
Yes, it is some of our favourite work. Exposed beams, timber posts and heavy soffit detail feature throughout the homes in our gallery.
What areas do you serve?
Oceanside and surrounding areas, including Qualicum Beach, Parksville, Nanoose Bay, French Creek, Coombs, Errington, Bowser, Deep Bay, Whiskey Creek and Nanaimo.
