may 13, 2014

contractorsDIRECTORY A Guide to those who

build, repair, renovate, decorate, landscape, dig,

clean-up & supply materialsfor property, home renovations

and construction projects in the Comox Valley

and surrounding communities.

for the Comox Valley & Surrounding Communities

MAY 2014

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Run Date: May 13, 2014 Contractors Directory (7.25” x 4.65”) Full Colour EOR#6401CONTRACTOR’S DIRECTORY ■ 2014 ■ www.COMOX VALLEY RECORD .com 3

APPLIANCESCourtenay Appliances 6

BUILDING SUPPLIESBlack Creek Farm and Feed 21

Central Builders 2

Slegg Lumber 8

CARPET CLEANINGSears Carpet, Upholstery & Air Duct Cleaning 25

CLEANERSMoore’s Cleaning 13

CONTRACTORSAbsolute Custom Carpentry 18

Astra Bay Construction Ltd. 20

Bohmer Construction 13

Comox ValleyHome Improvements 5

Huxham Contracting 6

Re-Nu-It Home Improvements 16

Steelhead Renovations 10

DRIVEWAYS & WALKWAYSCore Systems 5

DESIGN CONSULTANTSArmellas Style In Design 12

Jennifer Charles Design 19

VHC Floor Plans 12

DOORS & WINDOWSSafe and SoundWindow Film 10

ELECTRICALD.S.J. Electric Ltd. 10

Mr. Electric 24

ENGINEERINGRyzuk Geotechnical Engineering & Materials Testing 24

EQUIPMENTNorth Island Tractor 24

FENCINGCummins Fencing 20

FLOORING & CARPETINGEnd of the Roll 3

Signature West Floor& Window Fashions Inc 23

GARDENING, LANDSCAPING, TREES & SUPPLIERSCorrigal Trucking 13

J.R. Edgett Excavating Ltd. 16

Outback Mini Excavating& Landscaping 21

Paradise Plants Garden Centre 21

GRAVEL, MULCH & TOPSOILBlack Gold Landscape Supply 13 & 21

Vancouver Island Enterprises 19

HEATINGBennetts Sheet Metal& Heating 12 & 16

Comox Valley Co-opGas Bar & Car Lock 18 & 20

Panda Gas Services Ltd 6

Temprite Climate Solutions 7

Thermo Tec Mechanical 15

HOME BUILDERS & RENOVATIONSBrando Construction Ltd. 32

Sustainable by Design 12

HOME IMPROVEMENTRe-Nu-It Home Improvements 16

HOME THEATRESWest Coast Home Theatres 19

INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIESNorthern Ropes & Industrial Supply Ltd. 19

IRRIGATIONThe Pump House 14

KITCHENS & COUNTERTOPSColonial Countertops 8

PAINTING & WALLPAPERINGEuropean Masters Painting 21

Kelly Co. Painting 15

Painting by Richard Prosick 13

Prestige Painting 23

PLUMBINGCarlson Mechanical 31

Comox ValleyRegional District 9

Wells Water Works Services Ltd. 9

POWER WASHINGTurpin’s Power Washing 8

REAL ESTATEProperty Guys 17

RE/MAX Ocean Pacific Realty 6

RENTALSPilon Tool Rentals 14

Western One 11

ROOFINGAces Roofing 7

Rico Roofing Ltd. 3

Roofing by Dan 13

RECYCLING & RUBBISH REMOVALAll Away Rubbish& Junk Removal 16

Dim’s Bins 14

SCRAP METALJeremy’s Scrap Metal 10

SEPTIC SYSTEM SPECIALISTRecap Waste Water Inc. 14

TREE SERVICESAbove and BeyondTree Services 22

WINDOW CLEANINGBrasno’s Window Cleaning 13

WINDOW COVERINGSBlinds & BubblesBoutique 8 & 13

Contractor’s DirectoryStarting on Page 27

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www.comoxvalleyhomeimprovement.com

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250.465.8739

Additions, Renovationsand Repairs

GATES

GREENHOUSE

KITCHENS

BATHROOMS

REPAIRS

DECKS

Comox ValleyHome

Improvement

GRAVELUse for:• Driveways • Parking• Garden paths

Contact us for a quote on materials required for your personal or civic project.

Tel. 250-871-6840 | 2750 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay

GRASSUse for:• Grass driveways • Grass parking• Side yard access

GLOW MARBLEUse for:• Concrete driveways • Countertops• Patios

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SPACE AND RADIANT HEATERS

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Lance Petty, Owner Red Seal Refrigeration

Technician, Class B Gas Fitter

Bradon MacDonald Registered Refrigeration

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Marco Plozzer Red Seal Sheet Metal

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Comox554 Anderton Rd.

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2 Locations Serving The Comox Valley

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The CVRD toilet rebate program will help residents use water more efficiently. Replacing a 13 litre toilet with a dual flush toilet or high-efficiency (4.8 or less) toilet could reduce indoor water use by approximately 18 per cent. Homes with older 20 litre flush toilets could experience even larger reductions.

Only high efficiency (4.8 litre or less) and dual flush toilets are eligible. A maximum of two toilets rebates per installation address, including those toilets rebates received under the 2009-2013 programs, will be accepted.

Old toilets must be taken to the Comox Valley waste management centre (2400 Pidgeon Lake Road, Cumberland) for the proper disposal and date-stamped receipt.

The toilet rebate program applies to homes that are connected to the Comox Valley water system including the Town of Comox, City of Courtenay and the Arden, Comox Valley, England Road, Marsden/Camco, and Greaves Crescent water local service areas. A limited number of rebates are available for the program.

To download the 2014 eligibility requirements and the rebate form visit www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebates or call 250-334-6000.

REPLACE YOUR WATER-GUZZLING TOILET (13 LITRE OR MORE) WITH A NEW WATER-EFFICIENT MODEL AND RECEIVE A $75 REBATE FROM THE COMOX VALLEY REGIONAL DISTRICT (CVRD).

Utility based service company with

over 35 years of experience.

some of the services we offer:Fire Hydrants

• Maintenace • Flow Testing • Unidirectional Flushing

Pressure Reducing Valves

Certified Cross Connection Control Specialist

Reservoir Cleaning & Chlorinating

Underground Line Locating

we also offer

in-field training

Office: 250-871-6987

Bob Wells: 250-702-3586

[email protected]


PO BOX 206 UNION BAY, BC VOR 3B0

• Insured• Licensed• Residential• Commerical• Renovations• Service Calls• Service Changes

D.S.J. ELECTRIC LTD.

DENIS ROYEROFFICE:

250-335-2411CELL:

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Serving the Comox Valley & Area Since 1976

C.L.#2847

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WINDOW FILMSPECIALISTS

safeandsoundwindowfilm.com Since 1997

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It could be the best home improvement you never see – or one that tricks your cloth-ing-averse neighbours into putting on a show you wish you hadn’t seen.

Window film has been around forever, but it’s only quite recently that its popularity has skyrocketed. A thin, transparent polyester coating, window film can keep the sun’s UV rays from bleaching flooring and furnishings as well as provide dramatic insulating effects in both summer and winter.

“Many of us associate window film with either a really dark, sleazy limousine tint or a super-reflective mirror finish,” says Dave Bar-low, who’s been installing window film in the Comox Valley for more than 17 years.

“Today’s window films represent a huge ad-vancement in terms of keeping natural light in a home, but also in terms of eliminating the reflective appearance of exterior glass,” he explains. “There’s literally no way of know-ing it’s there – until you see the effect it has on your energy bill.”

Actually, he corrects himself, there is one way of telling whether the people around you have film on their windows – they no longer use their venetian blinds or drapes during daylight hours. Even on the brightest and hot-test days, says Barlow, window film eliminates

heat, glare and UV rays so dramatically that blinds simply aren’t necessary. Many films also offer varying degrees of one-way visibility and privacy protection during daylight hours.

It’s where the absence of blinds meets the misconception that window film still offers re-flective privacy at night, however, that things can go horribly wrong.

“We always remind folks that they’ll still re-quire the use of blinds and venetians at night for privacy,” recounts Barlow. “ One elderly gentleman unfortunately must have had that advice slip his mind.”

Barlow recalls one elderly gentleman, who was obviously proud of much more than his new window film, who would perform a stretch routine every evening – stark naked in the liv-ing room window. The neighbours eventually drew straws, with the loser earning the unen-viable task of informing the gentleman that (impressed as they were) his window film did not provide privacy at night.

Window film costs a fraction of what a con-ventional window covering would and has a 20-year life expectancy. Other applications, such as frosted, shatterproof security and earthquake films, are also available.

Article supplied by Safe and Sound Window Film.

Nudists Beware: modern window films are invisible!CONTRACTOR’S DIRECTORY ■ 2014 ■ www.COMOX VALLEY RECORD .com 11

250.339.4518662 Anderton Rd, Comox

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Selection, Convenience& Personal Service

Equipment Tool Rentals & Sales

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Home Staging & RedesignInterior DecoratingProfessional OrganizingMove-In Services

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Have a Vision for your Home?Richard Watkins at VHC FLOOR PLANS

can turn that vision into reality.Whether it is an add-on garage,

change of use for one or several rooms, or a complete renovation;

Richard has the design expertise and knowledge to make it work.

Floor Plans An essential tool for home renovations, contractors,

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■ Bathroom and Kitchen remodeling■ Additions and Secondary Suites■ Decks, windows and siding

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Residential & Commercial

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CLEANINGPROGRAMS

• Windows (in/out)• Skylights (in/out)• Gutters• Hand-Washed Siding• Railing Glass (in/out)• Pressure Washing

SENIOR’S DISCOUNTLANDSCAPING

TopsoilGarden MixFish Compost

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Drywall Repairs & Reno Painting

Residential & Commercial

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Monday - Friday 8 - 5,Saturday 9 - 5

EXPERTISE INPump Systems:• Drilled Well• Shallow Well• Lakes• Ponds

PRESSURE WASHERS:• Hose• Quick Connects• Nozzles• Wands• Repairs

Irrigation:• Whole Yard• Drip• Designs & Material

SUPPLIES:• Fittings (PVC / POLY /

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• Hoses• Clamps• Valves

WE REPAIRPUMPS &HOT TUBS

Water Treatment:• Iron/Sulpur• Hardness/PH• Tannins• U.V.

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Full excavationbobcat service


Residential, Industrial & Commercial• Heating • Air Conditioning • Refrigeration • HRV’s • Maintenance

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• SHEDS • BASEMENTS • ATTICS • CRAWLSPACES • GARAGES • CARPORTS

• UNDER PORCHES AND PATIOS• WOOD • METAL • ROCK

• CONCRETE • RENO WASTECOMPUTERS • TV’S • APPLIANCES• UNWANTED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS

• ESTATE SERVICES

WE OFFERCOMPLETE CLEAN UP OF:

We RecycleEnvironmentally Conscious

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Heat Pumps

Furnaces

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Wood Stoves

Gas Fireplaces

Chimney’s

Custom Sheet Metal

Home Comfort SpecialistsSince 1961

www.jredgettexcavating.ca

1754 Ryan Rd. E.Comox, BC

250.339.6100

SERVING THE COMOX VALLEY

SINCE 1975

Site Developments • ExcavatingTrucking • Land ClearingHydro-Vac Excavation

Top Soils • Sand & Gravel

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kitchens • bathRooms FlooRing

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260 Willemar Ave. [email protected]


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No matter the season, your mud room is the hardest working room in your house. Whether it’s hats, gloves and boots…or cleats, shin guards and duffle bags, every-one in your family finds something to keep in the mud room. All those items can lead to clutter, so now is the time to try a few quick and easy DIY projects to add order to mud room mayhem.

Space to HangFeel like you never have enough space

to hang jackets or a place to hang laundry to dry? If you have an old straight ladder, here’s a solution. A coat of spray paint can give new life to the ladder and provide an excellent solution for hanging items or cre-ating shelving in your mud room.

Simply sand and clean the ladder sur-face and spray paint in the colour of your choice. Next, using hooks and chains sus-pend the ladder from your ceiling to create an instant hanging rack. For added flair,

spray paint the hooks and chain to match your ladder or choose a contrasting colour.

Space to Call Your OwnAssigning a space for each family mem-

ber to store their belongings is the start to excellent organization…and the end of excuses for lost items. A canvas wardrobe organizer, the kind used to store sweaters, can be the perfect solution to create cub-

bies for each person to keep smaller items neat and tidy.

Try stenciling labels along the outside of the organizer to ensure everyone knows what goes where. Whether labeling with each family member’s name or initials, school or sports activities, or simply days of the week, Krylon ColorMaster Enamel spray paint works wonders on fabrics to label each compartment and ensure that

you stay organized.If there’s a mess in your mud room, a

couple quick and easy DIY organization and storage projects, like the ones de-scribed above, can give you and your family order over the chaos.

Article supplied by News Canada and writ-ten by Krylon.

Mud room makeovers


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250-334-0690

creative and sustainable designsfor new homes, additions & renovations

259 Puntledge Road, Courtenay • Phone: 250-334-3707 • Fax: 250-334-37212860 North Island Hwy, Campbell River • Phone: 250-286-1027 • Fax: 250-286-1024

Wire Rope & Fittings • Welding SuppliesChains • Industrial Supplies • Safety SuppliesHydro Testing • Fire Extinguisher Recharging

CELEBRATING 31 YEARS IN BUSINESS

Northern Ropes &Industrial Supply Ltd.

VANCOUVER ISLANDENTERPRISES

The Only ORGANIC Compost

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KNIGHT ROAD, COMOX (next to the Airport)

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Visit our showroom:2940A Moray Ave, Courtenay

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■ Motorized Window Treatments■ Home Theatre Design & Installation■ Noise control Design & Solutions■ Outdoor TV, Projection

& Audio Systems■ In-ceiling, In-wall & Outdoor Speakers■ Touch Panels & Remote Control Systems■ Low Voltage Certifi ed Staff■ THX Certifi ed Professional on Staff■ Surveillance Camera

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WE ARE YOURCOMPLETERENOVATION SPECIALIST.

Insured and a Registered Builder with New Home Warranty. Registered Builder

The more complicated & customised THE MORE WE LIKE IT.

We work with the client to DESIGN ADDITIONSOR CUSTOM HOMES.

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Windows: It’s usually obvious when it’s time for new windows – and the related technology today is far superior to any-thing that is more than 20 years old. If you want to reap all the benefits of new windows, be sure to tell the installer doing the measurements that you want them to be “brick to brick,” not “inserts”. Inserts leave you with smaller windows placed into the old, inefficient jambs.

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The best way to introduce colour and pattern is to start small. Check out these simple and stylish ways to dress up any home:

Start from the ground up – A colour-fully patterned rug instantly brightens any room. Work from that rug, whether complementing or contrasting it, for a balanced and complete look.

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Did you know that the renewal of air in our homes is only about one-eighth what it was twenty years ago? Or that indoor air in parts of Canada can be as dry as the Sahara desert?

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We offer full service in commercial and res-idential for heating, furnaces, heat pumps, wood stoves, gas fireplaces, chimneys, air conditioners, HRVs and custom sheet metal. Call us!

See our ad on page 12 & 16

COMOX VALLEY CO-OP GAS BAR & CARD LOCK4889 Island Highway, Courtenay Phone: 250-338-8181699 Aspen Rd. Comox Phone: 250-339-1955Sales: 1-250-204-9949Your Co-op is here for all your business and personal needs. We have a commercial card lock facility on Old Island Highway and retail gas bar/ convenience store on Aspen Rd. We also have a full service oil tank, and farm fuels/oils.

See our ad on page 18 & 20

PANDA GASSERVICES LTD.Phone: 250-338-7183


Website: www.pandagas.com

Sales, Installation & Service. Furnaces, fire-places, unit heaters, water heaters, space and radiant heaters. Licensed gas fitting since 1975. See our ad on page 6


TEMPRITE CLIMATE SOLUTIONSPhone: 250-465-2490Email: [email protected] one of our Canadian Red Seal Certified technicians work with you to overcome any home comfort challenges. From indoor air quality, high utility costs or comfort frustra-tion there is always an answer with Temprite Comfort Solutions.Follow us on Facebook & Twitter @tempriteCS. See our ad on page 7

Thermo Tec mechanical911 McPhee Ave., CourtenayPhone: 250-334-7782Website: www.thermotec.caA local Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrig-eration company in business since 2005. Owned by Shawn Dunn and Mike Nelson who have many years of experience in the industry. See our ad on page 15

HOME BUILDERS & REnOvatIOnSBrando consTrucTion lTd.3455 Rhys Road, Courtenay Head Office: 250-331-9521Email: [email protected]: www.brandoconstruction.comBrando Construction is a local, innovative, and dedicated company with a solid stand-ing in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Brando Construction builds quality homes at an affordable price. We personally execute the foundation, framing, exterior, and interior finishing of each home to ensure the job is done right. See our ad on page 32

susTainaBle By designPhone: 250-339-9960Website: www.StainableByDesign.caAll- Trade Builder, Green home Construction and Renovation. 25 years in the Comox Valley, Licensed and insured. Residential, commer-cial and Retail. See our ad on page 12

HOME IMPROvEMEntSre-nu-iT home improvemenTsPhone: 250-792-3827Website: www.renuit.caEmail: [email protected], Decks, Carpentry, Concrete and Flooring. With over 30 years expe-rience, Re-nu-it prides itself in quality renovation & construction work and high customer satisfaction. Re-nu-it is based in Courtenay, serving the Comox Valley. See our ad on page 16

HOME tHEatRESWesT coasT home TheaTres2940A Moray Ave. CourtenayPh:250-338-SHOW (7469)Email: [email protected]: www.westcoasthometheatres.comNot only do we install everything imaginable relating to home theatres, we also build cabinets and furniture with uncompromising quality for any room in your home. Visit our online gallery to view our work. See our ad on page 19

InDUStRIaL SUPPLIESnorThern ropes and indusTrial supplies lTd.259 Puntledge Rd., CourtenayPhone: 250-334-3707Stocking light industrial supplies and safety equipment. We inspect fire extinguishers and refurbish or replace for you. Hydro test-ing is another service we offer. Industrial belts and bearings as well as cables, ropes, gloves and fire equipment are only a few of the many items available. Come see how we can assist you. See our ad on page 19

IRRIGatIOnThe pump house#5-241 Puntledge Rd.,CourtenayPhone: 250-338-8737Email: [email protected] is our business! See us for all your ir-rigation supplies and designs, pump system needs and water treatments. We also repair pumps and hot tubs. We are open Mondays to Saturdays. See our ad on page 14

KItCHEnS & COUntERtOPScolonial counTerTops2989 Kilpatrick Ave., Courtenay250-334-2126Email: [email protected] Website: www.colonialcountertops.comColonial Countertops specializes in the man-ufacturing and installation of kitchen and bath countertops, shower walls, desktops, reception areas, window sills and much more.


PaIntInG & WaLLPaPERInGeuropean masTers painTing lTd.Office: 250-339-1979 Cell: 250-897-6179Email: [email protected]

The Painting Professionals. Big or small we do it all even wall coverings! Seniors Dis-counts. Free Estimates. When it’s time to give your home a fresh coat of paint, inside or out, you can count on us for an impeccable finish. Quality work! See our ad on page 21

Kelly co painTing & decoraTing

Phone: 250-218-7685Courteous, Respectful, and Professional. Interior/Exterior. Residential & Commercial. Power washing and Spray Painting, brush and roll. Complimentary Colour Consulting & Wallpapering. Free Estimates and Seniors discount. 30+ years Inter- provincial ticketed professional painter. “You’ll be as proud of our Quality as we are!” See our ad on page 15

PAINTING BY RICHARD PROSICK#25 – 1700 Cumberland Rd., Courtenay, V9N 2E9 Phone: 250-338-6272Email: [email protected] the Comox Valley for 25 years. Dry-wall Repairs and Reno Painting. Residential and Commercial.


PRESTIGE PAINTINGPhone: 250-792-2607Email: [email protected] in the Comox Valley specializing in Interior & Exterior painting. Free Estimates. Residential & Commercial.Enriching the Background to Your Life.


PLUMBInGcarlson mechanicalPhone:250-792-1165New Construction, Renos, Repair. Heat pumps, sheet metal, plumbing, gas/propane, tankless water heaters, furnaces, boilers, water purification. Certified, Licensed & bonded. Call now for your free estimate! See our ad on page 31

comox valleyregional disTricTWebsite: www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/rebatesFor more information on water efficient re-bates. See our ad on page 9

Wells WaTer WorKs services lTd.Office: 250-871-6987 Bob Wells: 250-702-3586Email: [email protected] Water Works has over 35 years of expe-rience in the industrial and municipal indus-try installing and servicing water and sanitary systems. We also provide in-field training. See our ad on page 9

POWER WaSHInGTurpin’s poWer Washing#106 205 1st Street, CourtenayPhone: 250-334-4359Email: [email protected] in excellent customer service, we’re here to help you. Keep it clean, keep it green. Call today to book and appointment. See our ad on page 8

REaL EStatEPROPERTY GUYSLeanne Webster, PG Pro-Comox Phone: 1-250-514-7483Email: [email protected]: www.propertyguys.comSell Your House. Pay Yourself!


RE/MAX OCEAN PACIfIC REALTY2230A Cliffe Ave., Courtenay Phone: 250- 334-9900282 Anderton Road, Comox Phone: 250-339-2021 Jakob Christoph Cell: 250-702-6408Email: [email protected]

Dean Thompson Cell: 250-898-4777Email: [email protected] Website: www.deanthompson.caBuying or Selling a home? Please contact Dean or Jake - your Comox Valley Real Estate experts. We have the market knowledge and experience to make sure your move is effi-cient, stress free and rewarding. Don’t delay, Call us today! See our ad on page 6

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RENTALSPILON TOOL RENTALS123 N Island Hwy, CourtenayPhone: 250-338-5361Daily, weekly and monthly rentals available to make your jobs easier: construction equip-ment, bobcats, excavators, generators, hoists, chain saws, scaffolding, pressure washers, fencing, landscaping equipment plus much more. Deliveries available. Call us for any of your rental needs.


WESTERN ONE662 Anderton Road, ComoxPhone: 250-339-45182981 Moray Avenue, CourtenayPhone: 250-331-0748 Western One is a one stop shop for tool and equipment sales and rentals. We are North Vancouver Island’s only authorized Polaris dealer, and the Comox Valley’s only autho-rized Stihl dealer .


ROOFINGACES ROOFINGPhone: 250-334-2667Website: www.acesroo� ng.caCedar shake conversions. Fiberglass lami-nates and � at roo� ng. New construction and re roo� ng. Insured. Seniors Discounts. Call now for your free estimate.


RICO ROOFING LTD.Phone: 250-702-3968Serving Vancouver Island and Remote Loca-tions. Fiberglass. Flat Roofs. Metal Roo� ng. Licensed and Insured. Work Safe certi� ed WCB. 30 years experience.

See our ad on page 3ROOFING BY DANPhone: 250-338-0997Driven by integrity and founded in profes-sional expertise and superb abilities, we guarantee professional and excellence in our service and workmanship. Steep slopes, complex lines – Our Specialty. Re-roo� ng done with pride and respect. Repairs/Con-tractor inquiries welcome. Skylights installed. Insured. 29 years experience. See our ad on page 13

RECYCLING & RUBBISHREMOVALALL AWAY RUBBISH &JUNK REMOVALPhone: 250-792-1668Offering complete cleanup of Sheds, Attics, Basements, Garages, Carports, Crawlspaces, Porches and Patios. Lawn Cutting, Hedges. Weed whacking, Soil Delivery, small tree removal, brush cutting. Environmentally con-scious. Estate Services. Bobcat Services. See our ad on page 16

DIM’S BINSPhone: 250-897-4796Website: www.dimsbins.comDo you need waste removal or recycling done? Construction materials, yard waste even your old couch, call me, I’ll deal with it. Dim’s Bins, “Bin there...Dumped that”! See our ad on page 14

SCRAP METAL JEREMY’S SCRAP METAL RECYCLING1-1351 McPhee AvePhone: 250-871-8893Email: [email protected] pay cash (for amounts under $50) for non-ferrous metals and offer free drop off for steel and other metals. See us for steel crops of plate, angle iron, box tubing and more. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 4:30. See our ad on page 10

SEPTIC SYSTEM SPECIALISTRECAP WASTE WATER INC.Phone: 250-703-1086Website: www.recapwastewater.comWe offer a complete and comprehensive package of services Designing, Installing, Inspecting, and maintaining Septic Systems, analyzing site and soils and drainage needs of our customers. We’wre here to help you. See our ad on page 14

TREESERVICESABOVE AND BEYOND TREE SERVICESPhone: 250-703-0371 or 250-897-5254Website:www.aboveandbeyondtreeservice.caValley owned and operated. Insured and Licensed. I.S.A. Certi� ed Arborist. Complete tree care , stump grinding. Bucket truck & chipper, mini excavator and 14’ dump trailer. Free quotes.


WINDOWCOVERINGS BLINDS & BUBBLESBOUTIQUE221C Church Ave., ComoxPhone: 250-941-7824Email: [email protected]

Website: blindsandbubbles.comFeaturing our Hunter Douglas Gallery Show-room with the newest innovations in window coverings, offering complimentary in-home consultations and fair prices everyday. Quali-ty and service worth remembering!

See our ads on page 8 & 13

WINDOWCLEANING BRASNO’S WINDOW CLEANINGJamie or Kiesha 221C Church Ave., ComoxPhone: 250-331-1071 or250-650-3226Email: [email protected]

At Brasno’s Window Cleaning we provide all your exterior home or business cleaning needs. We offer FREE Estimates for window, siding, gutter cleaning, and service with a smile every time.

See our ads on page 13


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