Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Building & Hardware Supply Partner in Nova Scotia
Established in 1984, we have built a reputation as trusted providers of high-quality building materials and expert services to homeowners and contractors on Nova Scotia's South Shore. As part of Castle, a national building material buying group, we combine local knowledge with national resources to support our community. Our team offers specialized services including drafting and design, bathroom and kitchen installations, and gutter solutions. With two locations in Chester and Blockhouse, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized service and industry expertise.Our commitment to quality extends to partnerships with skilled tradespeople and contractors, ensuring comprehensive support for every project. We prioritize customer satisfaction through transparent communication, competitive financing options, and a focus on sustainable building practices. Backed by over four decades of combined experience, we continue to evolve while maintaining our core values of integrity and community stewardship.
Services
Decks and Railings
Drywall
Electrical and Lighting
Flooring
Foundations
Heating Ventilation
Insulation
Kitchens
Plumbing
Roofing
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in Nova Scotia's building industry
- Our team provides expert material estimates with every drafting service
- We guarantee 50% rebates on drafting fees when purchasing qualifying materials
- Our local staff maintains partnerships with vetted regional contractors
- We support community growth through 100% Canadian-owned operations
What people say
Wonderful ideas
Exceeded our vision
Quality products
Great installations
Completed on time
Services
Drafting & Design
Transform construction ideas into actionable plans with our professional drafting team. We create detailed blueprints for decks, garages, cottages, and full home builds, accompanied by precise material estimates. Our services include 50% rebates on drafting fees when purchasing qualifying building materials.
Bathroom Installations
Complete bathroom renovation and installation services from concept to completion. Our experienced team handles new constructions and updates, offering design consultations and quality product selections. Customer testimonials highlight timely execution and satisfaction with finished results.
Gutter Installation
Professional aluminum gutter installation using seamless eaves-troughs and rust-resistant fasteners. We offer color-matching options and optional leaf screens for maintenance reduction. Services include cleaning and repair of existing aluminum gutter systems.
Kitchen Designs
Custom kitchen design and installation services tailored to residential needs. Our dedicated designer creates functional spaces with coordinated material selections. Projects range from renovations to new construction installations.
Contractor Directory
Curated directory of local skilled tradespeople and contractors for comprehensive project support. While not endorsing work quality, we provide this resource to connect customers with regional professionals across multiple trades.
People
Mark Chestney
Project Consultant
With extensive regional experience, Mark specializes in transforming client visions into reality through expert design guidance and material selection. His approach emphasizes practical solutions and timeline management.
Branden Rafuse
Installed Sales Manager
Branden coordinates installation projects of all scales, leveraging technical expertise to ensure proper material specification and execution standards across residential and commercial applications.
Carla Hatt
Kitchen Designer
As lead kitchen designer, Carla combines aesthetic sensibility with functional requirements to create customized spaces that meet clients' specific storage, workflow, and style preferences.
Questions
Do you offer design services for small renovation projects?
Yes, our drafting team works on projects of all sizes including single-room renovations and exterior upgrades.
Are there financing options available for large purchases?
We provide financing solutions to help customers manage significant building material purchases and installation packages.
Can you help with matching gutter colors to house exteriors?
Our gutter specialists offer multiple color options to coordinate with your home's existing exterior elements.
Do you provide contractor referrals?
We maintain a directory of local tradespeople across multiple disciplines for customer convenience.
What locations do you serve?
We operate full-service centers in both Chester and Blockhouse, Nova Scotia, serving surrounding communities.