With extensive experience in construction, engineering, and project management, we deliver true craftsmanship paired with exceptional customer service. Like preparing for a marathon, renovating or building a custom home demands careful planning, perseverance, and dedication—these qualities embedded in our process allow you to relax as we bring your vision to life. Working with STILLWATER, you'll enjoy organized efficiency, innovative thinking, and attention to even the smallest detail.
We hold Quality, Transparency, and Reliability paramount. These values are at the very foundation of Stillwater.
We specialize in building West Coast-inspired, energy-efficient custom homes and garden suites on Southern Vancouver Island and the surrounding area. We can help you develop your existing concept alongside the project team to present you with a thoughtful and carefully considered plan.
If you love your home but are outgrowing it or want to make changes, a renovation or addition might be your goal. We are experts in all sizes and types of renovations including adding basement suites and house lifts.
At Stillwater, we build custom ADUs and Garden Suites in Victoria, BC, tailored to fit seamlessly with your existing home and outdoor space.
From preliminary conceptual designs and budgets, to construction plans and permitting; all the way through the duration of your project, we take care of your best interests and keep you informed and in the driver's seat.
We have extensive experience building remotely on the Gulf Islands and along the West Coast from Victoria to Ucluelet and everywhere in between. We organize the barges, we drive the boats, we pour the concrete, we man the shovel ... and we stay awake most nights obsessively and enthusiastically thinking over every detail of your project.
As registered licensed builders in BC and members of Passive House Canada, we are trained and certified to build your home to the highest energy efficiency standards.
We are a full service general contracting company offering construction and project management services for all your custom, high quality needs.
Stillwater can help with your project in Greater Victoria and the surrounding communities. See the list here for a snapshot of popular areas where we work.
Looking to start your project?
Victoria
North Saanich
Sidney
Central Saanich
Saanich
Oak Bay
Vic West
Highlands
Langford
Metchosin
Sooke
East Sooke
Malahat
Shawnigan Lake
Uplands
Esquimalt
View Royal
Colwood
Jordan River
Port Renfrew
Southern Gulf Islands
See why people love working with us!
In the years since we met Tom, we have done many different projects from small to large. Most recently we built a new design office, just completed as I write this. The project was meticulously planned and executed by Tom. As it nears completion we are On Budget, On Time and better than promised.
Greg & Nancy Marshall
Tom Labelle, Director of Stillwater, Design Build, immediately impressed us with his open and creative approach to our project that invited a 'new and fresh' build design for our retirement home on a small Gulf Island.
Wynn and Monique
Stillwater Design Build renovated an open carport attached to my house, giving me a beautiful home office / living space. Tom and his crew were a pleasure to work with, from beginning to end.
Alexandra
Tom Labelle and the crew from Stillwater Design Build are brilliant craftsmen. He and his team have completed two major projects for us and we highly recommend his expertise and services. Our projects were completed on time and within budget by friendly, qualified tradespeople.
Debbie & Steve
Stillwater Design Build delivered an exceptional product and service. Tom and Tyler are skilled master carpenters who don’t cut corners and the results show. They were upfront and provided budget transparency throughout the build process, which was very refreshing.
Ryan B.
Tom and the team at Stillwater made the process of building our new commercial space a breeze. We truly felt like he was part of our team, and we know we wouldn’t have got it done without him.
Brad and Derek
Tom did what everyone else told us was impossible - he reclaimed our century old floors, providing advice and the skills to deliver top-quality results that met our tight timelines.
Tina P and Derelique H