Many builders say their homes are built to last – but Lentel Construction offers proof. Since our family-owned company was founded in 1975, we’ve built and renovated more than a thousand homes in South Delta…and counting. The quality of our work almost speaks for itself, but our clients do most of the talking for us. Over five decades, our reputation for quality has grown so strong we’ve been able to build our business almost entirely on referrals. We’ve even built homes for three generations of the same family!
For us, the underlying fundamentals of quality construction have always been the same: never cut corners, use durable materials and proven technology, hire good people, and always build each project better than you have to.
We can turn your wish list into a space you’ll love
At Lentel, we don’t just want to build you a solution, we want to build you the best possible solution. So whether you want to build a new home, add a top floor to your house, do a whole-home renovation, or build a private suite to house aging parents or adult children, we begin every project by listening carefully.
Decades of building experience mean that we can offer you advice on how to maximize your budget to achieve your goals. We balance your wish list with the economic realities of your project, helping you to achieve the right balance of quality, lifestyle, aesthetics and resale value.
Our customer relationships last a lifetime, just like our customer care
When your family has lived in the community where it works since 1948, you soon realize that every job matters, and that every project is personal – that the passion you have for doing things right, is also a passion for looking after the community and the people you care about.
That’s why, at Lentel, our approach to customer care doesn’t end on your completion date. We stand behind every project we build, and during your first year in your new space we perform regular check-ins to make sure that you’re satisfied with our workmanship. Customer care isn’t a responsibility we take lightly – if you need us, we’re there.
Our experienced team loves a challenge
At Lentel, our team has the experience and training to build almost any kind of residential project – and we have: from a timber frame, post-and-beam house in the countryside, to an oceanfront estate, to a Net Zero-Ready home.
Our Red Seal-certified team is trained in the latest building science and knows how to work with your designer or architect to achieve beautiful results – in any architectural style – with the systems, technology, and building practices that make each of our custom home and renovation projects more durable, comfortable and energy-efficient than a typical home.
Built to last.
We’ve been building homes in South Delta since 1975, and one of the things that hasn’t changed much over the years is how we think about construction.
We use durable materials, proven technology, good people and plenty of experience. And we try to build every project a little better than we have to.
A finished home is one thing, but seeing it working well years later is something else. That’s what we’re interested in.
Sep 3
Cedar is a pretty familiar material here on the West Coast, but it isn’t the material you’d typically expect to see used for the structural timbers of a timber frame home.
For our Westham Island Timber Frame project, the homeowners wanted natural wood to be a central part of the home, so cedar was used for both the timber frame and the raw cedar siding.
There was a bit more to making that work than simply choosing a different species of wood. Cedar doesn’t have the same structural strength as some of the species typically used for timber framing, so the timbers had to be made larger than usual. The project also called for specially designed connectors, which were brought in from Austria.
The end result is a home where the material does more than add character. The cedar is part of the structure itself, inside and out, and gives the home a distinctly West Coast feel.
It’s a good example of how material choices can shape both the look and the way a home is built.
Sep 1
Ever wonder how many people it takes to build a home?
Every project is the result of skilled trades, trusted partners, and months of collaboration. While the finished product often gets the spotlight, it’s the people behind the scenes who make it all possible.
Which trade surprised you the most?
Aug 27
We know there’s been lots of buzz about The Nest on here, but we can’t help it.
For months, this project was drawings, concrete, steel, and countless hours of work from an incredible team of trades and partners. Today, it’s full of people.
There’s something pretty special about seeing a building transition from a job site to a place where the community gathers. Congratulations to everyone who helped bring this project to life.
Aug 25
Progress looks different every week and every stage of a project tells a different story.
Some weeks bring major milestones. Other weeks are all about the behind-the-scenes work that prepares for what’s next.
Construction isn’t always dramatic, but every step moves the project forward.
Aug 20
Did you know that some home projects in Delta require an archaeological permit before construction can begin?
In areas like Beach Grove and other parts of Tsawwassen, archaeological assessments are often a required part of the building process. Before excavation begins, proposed work may need to be reviewed to help protect archaeological sites and ensure culturally significant areas are respected.
Depending on the property and the scope of work, archaeologists may also be present during excavation to monitor the site. It’s a step that can influence project timelines, excavation methods, and even the design of a project.
It’s one of the many behind-the-scenes requirements that homeowners don’t often hear about, but it’s an important part of building in our community.
Aug 18
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