Cleaning gutters is important because it prevents water damage to your roof, foundation, and walls by ensuring water flows away from your home. It also protects your landscaping, prevents pest infestations, avoids costly repairs from clogs and blockages, and helps prevent ice dams in the winter. 

When installing new gutters consider adding leaf guards to help prevent future clogs!
Consider hiring a gutter cleaning service provider as part of your yearly maintenance plan.

A Home Solar Power system can help you decrease electricity costs by helping you save on your energy bills; allow you to lock in low energy prices and provide you with a return on your investment. Environmentally, you are helping to create a clean energy future through your environmental contribution as well as gaining energy independence.

Solar panels represent an actionable way to reduce your environmental footprint. By going solar, not only will you help make a positive environmental impact but you are showing leadership and helping to avoid large-scale generation projects.

Lock in Low Energy Prices 
With electricity prices continuing to increase, the upfront cost you pay for your solar system will provide you with free power for 25-30 years or longer.
Return on InvestmentSolar panels today have a warranty of between 25 and 30 years. A typical pay-back period is approximately 12 years, meaning you can have 13-18 years (and longer) of free power. Compared to other investment options this is a valuable return on your investment.
Energy IndependenceNot only do our customers love being able to generate power on their own rooftops, but a home solar power system can give you security from power outages and  greater independence from the energy utility.

Net Metering
BC has net metering, which allows homes with solar power to plug into the grid easily. Net metering means you receive credit for the power you generate, decreasing your electricity bill. If solar is not providing all of the energy, the grid will supply rest.

Residential Home Rebates and Incentives

Solar Self Consumption – BC Hydro
https://www.bchydro.com/index.html
Solar and Batteries Rebate
As of July 23, 2024, we’re offering rebates up to $5,000 on eligible grid-connected solar panels and up to an additional $5,000 for battery storage systems to qualifying residential customers. You can install solar panels or a battery, or both to maximize the value of your project and your rebate.
https://www.bchydro.com/powersmart/residential/rebates-programs/solar-battery.html
BC PST Tax Exemption
Receive a provincial sales tax exemption on your renewable energy equipment.
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/home

We are excited to have been awarded 2025 Best of Houzz Service!  To see our Houzz profile page please click here.

​The Federal Government has introduced a new mortgage initiative designed to address the ongoing housing affordability crisis. This program launched on Wednesday, January 15th, to help support homeowners in constructing secondary suites on their properties, offering a unique opportunity for builders to contribute to the expansion of the housing supply while helping homeowners navigate the financial challenges of rising mortgage costs.  With over 70% of mortgages set to renew between 2024 and 2026, many homeowners are facing significantly higher interest rates. This new mortgage program presents a valuable solution that allows homeowners to offset those increased costs by adding secondary suites to their properties. In turn, this helps meet the urgent need for more housing.

Key Benefits of the Program:

• Higher Loan-to-Value (LTV): Homeowners can borrow up to 90% of their property’s value, which includes the added value of any new secondary suite(s). This allows builders to maximize project financing and complete renovations or new construction more easily.
• Increased Capacity for Units: Homeowners can add up to four self-contained units on their properties. This opens up more opportunities for builders to expand their scope of work and contribute significantly to the housing supply.
• Extended Amortization: The program offers a maximum 30-year amortization for refinancing, making monthly payments more manageable for homeowners. This flexibility can be an attractive selling point for clients considering secondary suite construction.
• Self-Contained Unit Requirements: Each new suite must include a private entrance, kitchen, and bathroom. This ensures that the new units meet municipal zoning regulations, including those for basement suites, laneway homes, and other similar housing types. Builders will play a key role in ensuring these units are compliant and functional.
• Financial Support for Homeowners: Builders can help homeowners access up to 50% of the cost of renovations, with a forgivable loan of up to $40,000. This can significantly reduce upfront costs, making it easier for homeowners to move forward with suite construction.
• Long-Term Rental Focus: To support long-term housing, the new units must be rented out below market rates, set by BC Housing, for at least five years. This ensures that the housing remains affordable for renters and creates a stable demand for additional suites.
• Cost Control: The financing available through the program is tied directly to the actual cost of the project, ensuring that homeowners and builders remain within budget.

Contact alisa@financingpros.ca or 778.893.0525 to discuss how this program can benefit you!

We are so honored to be a finalist in the 2024 HAVAN Awards for Best New Small-Scale Home for The Macklin, a laneway house by JDL Homes Inc. with Terra Firma Design Ltd. and associates Pacific Rim Cabinets Ltd., Midland Appliance Ltd., and Vinyltek Windows!  

Recently Completed: Kitsilano Renewal - Vancouver Renovation
Fore more photos please visit: http://www.jdlhomesvancouver.com/kitsilano-renewal---vancouver-renovation.html

Please be advised we will be closed from Dec 25th - Jan 1st, 2024 for the holiday season.  May you have a happy, safe, holiday & merry new year!

Did you hear?  BC offers homeowners up to $40K to build secondary suites. Click on the link below for more information on who and what type of suites are eligible, and how to apply!

​https://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/bc-offering-homeowners-40k-incentive-secondary-suites-heres?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Sunrise%20Newsletter%20VS%202023-09-20&utm_term=VS_Sunrise