What we see in Coquitlam homes
Westwood Plateau homes from the 1990s are now at the age where decks, exterior doors and original interior doors need replacing, and many sit on hillside lots where water moves across the property. Burke Mountain’s newer homes mostly need drywall settling repairs and small fixes. Around Austin Heights and Burquitlam, new towers sit next to older houses, so strata turnovers and older-house repairs run side by side.
In Maillardville, the older homes near the historic core call for repair in kind. On Westwood Plateau, hillside lots often come with long exterior stairs and multi-level decks, which deserve an inspection every few years rather than waiting for a soft board.
- Deck and exterior door replacement on 1990s homes
- Drywall settling repairs in newer builds
- Strata turnovers near Burquitlam
- Rot at doors and decks on hillside lots
Weather and your house
Coquitlam sits against the mountains, and its higher neighbourhoods get noticeably more rain and snow than the lowlands. On hillside lots, the uphill side of a house and anything built into the slope take the most water.
Hiring a contractor in Coquitlam: what to check
This city issues its own business licences. Ask any contractor which licence they hold for work here — the city’s business licensing office can confirm it.
Anywhere in BC: there is no provincial licence for general repair work, but electrical and gas work must be done by contractors licensed through Technical Safety BC, and plumbing by certified plumbers. Landlords and strata corporations hiring a contractor should ask for a WorkSafeBC clearance letter — if a contractor is not paying premiums, the business that hired them can be held liable. In homes built before 1990, materials that may contain asbestos should be tested before they are cut or sanded.
Check for yourself: WorkSafeBC clearance letters · Technical Safety BC
Prices in Coquitlam
All prices in Canadian dollars (CAD).
| Job | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Drywall & repaint, single room | $1,000–$1,600 |
| Interior door & trim package (3–5 doors) | $1,400–$2,400 |
| Deck repair | $1,200–$3,000 |
| Fence repair | $800–$2,000 |
| Rental turnover punch list | $1,000–$2,200 |
What drives each price: Deck repair cost · Exterior door installation · Drywall repair cost.
Neighbourhoods we cover
- Burke Mountain
- Westwood Plateau
- Maillardville
- Austin Heights
- Burquitlam
- Ranch Park
- Eagle Ridge
And the rest of Coquitlam.
Nearby: Port Coquitlam · White Rock · Port Moody · all locations
Coquitlam questions
Do you need a Coquitlam business licence?
Coquitlam issues its own business licences. Ask any contractor which licence they hold for work in Coquitlam — the city’s business licensing office can confirm it.
My Westwood Plateau deck is 30 years old. Repair or replace?
At that age, check the structure before the boards. If the posts, joists and ledger are sound, new decking and railings on the existing frame is often the better value. If the ledger or posts are soft, replacement is usually the right call.
Who actually does the work in Coquitlam?
An established, insured local contracting company operating under the Thatcher Home brand. We confirm the company by name on your written estimate — before you commit to anything.