Basement Suite
Interior · Victoria
A rental suite reimagined as the owner’s own retreat — finished to the standard you choose when it’s for yourself.
- Full suite renovation
- Owner-grade finishes
- Turnkey walkthrough
JDH Projects · Red Seal Carpentry
Home renovations in Victoria, BC
Fourteen years of Red Seal craftsmanship for homeowners across Greater Victoria — restoring the character homes of the Island, and building what’s next.
Red Seal CertifiedInsured & Bonded14 YearsHouzz 5.0 ★All 13 CRD municipalities
JDH Projects Ltd. is a general contractor working homeowner-direct across Greater Victoria. Jonathan Hanson is a Red Seal carpenter and has spent fourteen years renovating and finishing homes here. He works directly with homeowners, brings the right trades together, and holds every job to the standard he would want in his own home.
Two kinds of work, both welcome: the full renovation that runs weeks or months, start to finish — and the smaller project, from a half-day repair to a few weeks of work. A baseboard run, a drywall patch, a fix-it list. There is a small minimum for short call-out visits, confirmed when the job is booked.
The services
What we take on.
What the work covers
What’s included.
Additions & BasementsFoundation, framing, and finishing tied into your existing home.
Interior FinishingTrim, doors, casing — the work that makes a room read as intentional.
FlooringHardwood, engineered, and tile — laid level, tight, and lasting.
Trim & MillworkPaint-grade and pre-finished, fit on site to the room it lives in.
Custom Built-insShelving, cabinetry, and storage made to the space.
Decks & ExteriorComposite and modern materials, built to last Island winters.
From the nine projects on this site
Work like this.
Living Room Upgrade
Interior · Victoria
A living room brought up throughout — interior detailing and new windows, including a fourth window installed with such precise placement it looks original, as if it had always been there.
- Interior detailing
- New windows throughout
- Seamless window addition
Spa bathroom renovation
Bathroom · Saanich
A two-bathroom renovation finished top to bottom — an eight-foot double shower in the ensuite, refaced cabinetry, and tile work laid tight and level.
- Eight-foot double shower
- Cabinetry refacing
- Full tile work
Sooke Kitchen Renovation
Kitchen · Sooke
A fresh, functional new kitchen built around how the family actually cooks — full custom cabinetry, integrated appliances, and the finishing details done right.
- Full cabinetry install
- Appliance & plumbing coordination
- Custom detailing
The commercial side
How it’s priced.
Two ways, chosen together at the quote stage: transparent cost-plus, where you see every invoice, or a fixed price when you would rather have certainty. The quote is in writing with no mystery lines. Figures come after a walkthrough of your home — there is no price list.
DepositsLarger projects typically start with a deposit; smaller quick jobs usually do not need one. The exact terms are set out in the written quote and contract.
Changes mid-jobOn cost-plus work, changes are talked through, the contract scope is amended to include them, and time and trade invoices are all disclosed. On fixed-price work, changes go through a written change order.
PermitsWhere a permit applies, the work proceeds under it with proper inspections. That protects your home’s value and your insurance.
How it works
From first call to final walkthrough.
- Say helloUse the form or call — we reply within two business days, usually sooner.
- The walkthroughWe meet at your home, walk the space, and talk through what you’re hoping for.
- A clear quoteCost-plus or fixed price — your choice, in writing, with no mystery lines.
- The buildClean site, steady updates, and the right trades held to a high standard.
- Final walkthroughWe go through every detail together — it’s done when it meets the standard we’d want in our own home.
Service area
Across Greater Victoria.
VictoriaSaanichOak BayEsquimaltView RoyalColwoodLangfordCentral SaanichNorth SaanichSidneySookeMetchosinHighlands
All 13 CRD municipalities. Working hours are Monday to Friday; noise follows each municipality’s norms, generally daytime hours, with Sundays quiet.
Before you ask
Renovations — questions we get.
How do you price a renovation?
Two ways, chosen together at the quote stage: transparent cost-plus, where you see every invoice, or a fixed price when you would rather have certainty. The quote is in writing with no mystery lines. Figures come after a walkthrough of your home — there is no price list.
Do you coordinate the other trades?
For multi-part renovations we bring in electricians, plumbers, and other trades we trust, and hold everyone to a high standard. Significant electrical, plumbing or painting goes to those trades rather than being tackled one-off.
What about permits?
Where a permit applies, the work proceeds under it with proper inspections. That protects your home’s value and your insurance.
Can I stay in my house during the renovation?
Often yes, but it is situation-dependent — depending on how disruptive the work is, you may lose the use of one or more rooms for a stretch. Floor protection, dust barriers and a daily tidy are standard, and pets and children are kept away from the work areas.
Do you take on smaller projects?
Yes. Alongside full renovations we take on smaller projects and repairs, from a half-day fix to a few weeks of work. There is a small minimum for short call-out visits, which we confirm when we book.
What areas do you work in?
Greater Victoria — all 13 CRD municipalities: Victoria, Saanich, Oak Bay, Esquimalt, View Royal, Colwood, Langford, Metchosin, Highlands, Central Saanich, North Saanich, Sidney and Sooke. A project just outside that may still work; the consult form flags it either way.
How soon can you start?
Booking is seasonal. Smaller jobs can often be slotted in within days; a permitted renovation is a weeks-to-months horizon. Share your rough timeline in the form and we will tell you honestly whether it fits. We reply within two business days, usually sooner.
Are you insured and bonded?
Red Seal certified, insured and bonded, with documentation available on request. WorkSafeBC coverage is confirmed on request and the WCB number appears on our documentation.
What happens if the scope changes partway through?
On cost-plus work, changes are talked through, the contract scope is amended to include them, and time and trade invoices are all disclosed. On fixed-price work, changes go through a written change order.
Is there anything you don’t take on?
Full roofing projects and stucco application are not ours — proper roofers are brought in, and we do the prep work rather than the stucco itself. Larger specialty trade work goes to the trade that owns it.
Start a project
Tell us about your home.
Share a few details and we’ll come back with next steps. We reply within two business days, usually sooner.
☏ 250 361 6028 · ✉ info@jdhprojectsltd.ca · ◷ Mon – Fri