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James Schmidt

Experienced Vancouver contractor in
home renovations and handyman services

James Schmidt, owner of Renov8 The West Contracting Ltd., is an experienced contractor in home renovation services in the Vancouver area. Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, he sold his autobody shop business and moved to Vancouver to establish an all-inclusive handyman service company and renovation business.

James has always been active and loved woodwork. Inspired by his grandfather, who was a carpenter in Germany, he developed a deep interest and broad skill set in carpentry and related tasks.

Combined with his natural talents and business education from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), James ran a successful autobody shop during the recession in the 1980s. He later studied carpentry at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) and has been in the construction and renovation business ever since.

James observed and concluded that most customers were in need of a renovation contractor who understood the specific requirements of a renovation project as a whole. They found it too costly and risky to hire individual tradesmen on their own. It is these observations that instinctively led him to establish a handyman service.

After receiving many referrals and clientele, James decided to incorporate a second company, which focused specifically on home renovations, known now as Renov8 The West Contracting Ltd.

Today, James resides in the West End of Vancouver, primarily working on projects around the area. This enables him and the clients to minimize commute. It also allows James to spend time at home with his lovely family after a busy day, as many can relate to!

To find out more about James Schmidt, your local renovation contractor that also offers excellent handyman services, please visit: www.JamesHandyman.com