Christopher Developments

We chose Christopher Developments to build our dream home for several reasons. We respected the recommendation of our designer, we were impressed with the quality of his previous builds, two of which we had the opportunity to visit, and most importantly, we were impressed with Chris as a person of integrity, with exacting standards, and an eye for detail. Chris clearly takes great pride in his work, and inspires (and requires) the sub-contracted trades to do the same. We’re absolutely thrilled with our new home, and after occupying it for a year now, we can honestly say the we love it more and more as time passes. I genuinely enjoy walking around our home, both inside and out, and admiring the quality of the carpentry, stone masonry, millwork, and so on. Chris has assembled a fine group of suppliers and tradespeople and we have high praise for their work. Chris also has an excellent eye for colour and design, and contributed numerous important design details during our build, all of which were consistent with the original design concept, and all of which added positively to the ultimate aesthetic. We felt that we were kept well informed regarding budget issues by both Chris and Joan during our build. It inevitably costs more to build than you think it’s going to; after all, the cost of materials and labour have risen considerably over the past few years. Having said that, with Joan’s detailed and meticulous financial reporting and billing every two weeks, there are really no surprises. To the prospective customer, it will also be useful for you to know that Chris will be with you after occupancy for as long as it takes to promptly address and rectify any deficiencies or problems that arise after you move in. There won’t be many, and they won’t be particularly serious, but it’s nice to know that they will be dealt with to your satisfaction, and not at your expense. We highly recommend Christopher Developments if you’re planning to build a custom home. You will not be disappointed in your relationship with Chris Walker, who is the consummate professional, and odds are that you will be as pleased with your new home as we are!

Chris hit the ground running with our custom home build. His professionalism and impeccable eye to detail along with his time and tradesmen management was incredible to say the least. Our home was build with the greatest craftsmanship and materials thanks to Christopher Development. We take great pride in our home and in knowing we had Chris bring our dream home to fruition.

Working with Chris was a pleasure from start to finish. Chris provides everything that a true professional should: he is well-organized, responsive, meticulous, and always thinking ahead. The quality of his and his team's work is outstanding. We couldn't be happier with our house. Chris's building team and other subcontractors are excellent, as Chris has chosen them carefully over the years. Chris went to our house every day, and I was always able to meet him to discuss anything that came up. Chris also has a keen design eye and gave us many good ideas. Another testament to Chris's professionalism is the comments I received from our neighbours while we were building - all of them were pleased with the organization of the project and the cleanliness of the surrounding area. Lastly, Chris maintains very good relationships with his clients once a project is complete, and we are very happy to be among those clients.

Our choice of Christopher Developments occurred after researching two homes near our property only to find they had both been built by Chris. Living out of province during the planning phase and for the first 6 months of construction required someone we could trust and communicate with. Chris has a talented group of people that he works with. Highly skilled craftsmen with amazing problem solving skills and an appreciation of what he is trying to achieve. Chris’s attention to detail in every aspect of the build and constantly communicating with us to ensure our wishes were met was so appreciated. Joan who is an integral part of the running of Christopher Developments carefully guided us through the financial responsibilities and provided full transparency on all aspects of the costs involved. The house was created and built with an emphasis on Care, Skill and Trust. We now have a beautiful home.

I have had the pleasure of working with Christopher Developments on several high-end, award-winning home projects in Victoria, BC, and I must say that it has been an absolute pleasure. The team at Christopher Developments is professional, organized, and always great to work with. As a cabinet maker, I have always been impressed by the level of attention to detail and quality that Christopher Developments brings to each project. They are committed to using the finest materials and craftsmanship, which really shows in the finished product. The team at Christopher Developments is also extremely organized and efficient, which makes my job so much easier. They always have a clear plan in place, and are quick to communicate any changes or updates. This level of organization and attention to detail really sets Christopher Developments apart from other builders in the area. Overall, I highly recommend Christopher Developments for anyone looking for a high-quality, professional building experience in Victoria, BC. They truly are the best in the business, and it has been an honor to work with them.