CURRENTLY HIRING EXTERIOR SIDING CONTRACTOR OR CARPENTER Made to Last Custom Homes is looking to hire an Exterior Siding Contractor or Carpenter!  We are looking for carpenters or subcontractors with experience in residential Exterior Siding.  Share the news or contact us today to learn more. WHO YOU ARE Our company is looking for focused and hard-working […]

The exterior siding of a home is somewhat like the clothing we wear. Clothing serves three main purposes: it covers our bodies, protects us from the elements, and is a statement about our style. The siding of a house (sometimes called “exterior cladding”) generally performs the same goals: To hide what is behind – Not […]

How do You Build a Custom Home? Is every new home a custom home? Many new homes are built by small companies or large developers. These businesses prioritize efficient profit and meet that need by only having a small number of fixed house plans. Developers buy up large portions of land and separate it into […]

  The Made to Last team feels blessed to live and work in the beautiful Cowichan Valley.  We want to share that good fortune with others and help build a strong community. Being able to give back has opened our eyes to what really matters and encouraged us to do even more. It is something […]

Steven Fitzpatrick founded Made to Last Custom Homes in 2011. He wanted the company to reflect his values and beliefs. As a result, Made to Last is recognized as the industry leader in the Cowichan Valley. We are known for craftsmanship, integrity, and a client-centered approach. Further, we are the most awarded builder in the […]

CURRENTLY HIRING Made to Last Custom Homes is a growing residential construction company, located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, BC. Our company has been in operation since 2011, and primarily builds quality custom homes. We have positions available for a number of roles, including hard-working labourers, apprentices, experienced carpentry workers, lead hand carpenters, […]

Many in the residential construction industry, including clients, are worried about rising costs, especially lumber prices.  Particularly concerning are current lumber shortages, and subsequent price increases.  These are a result of a combination of factors, including: Early 2020 forecasts for low demand. This led to production curtailment before the pandemic; The impact of COVID-19; Rail […]