Exterior Renovations in Fort St. John
Decks, additions, exterior finishing, stairs and fences — personalized, quality workmanship that boosts curb appeal and stands up to a Peace-country climate.
Our team at Rip & Fix Construction provides personalized, quality workmanship and years of experience in a wide variety of exterior renovations around Fort St. John, Charlie Lake, Taylor and the surrounding Peace region. Repairing or upgrading the exterior of your home enhances curb appeal and property value — and up here, it also protects your biggest investment from a climate that works hard against it.
Built for the North Peace, not just to code
Exterior work in the BC Peace has to survive -40 winters, spring frost heave and hot, dry summers. That changes how we build: deck footings that get below the frost line so posts don't jack out of level, fence posts set for our soils, flashing and finishing details that keep melting snow out of the wall assembly, and materials chosen for extreme temperature swings.
The building season is short, too — so we plan carefully, show up when we say we will, and deliver on time and on budget. If you want a new deck ready for summer, the time to call is early.
From decks to full additions
Whether it's a straightforward fence replacement or a full addition — like the spa-room addition on our projects page — we take exterior projects from design through finishing. A recent front porch and sidewalk install shows the range: custom wood porch with stairs and white railing, plus a new concrete sidewalk, turning a bare entrance into an inviting, practical one.
Recent work
Recent exterior projects
Straight answers
Exterior renovation questions
When should I book an exterior project in Fort St. John?
Early. The exterior building season in the North Peace is short, and summer slots fill fast. Calling in late winter or early spring gives you the best shot at a summer build date for decks, fences and additions.
Will my deck or fence posts heave with the frost?
Not if they're built for our conditions. We set footings below the local frost line and prep for the soil on your site — the difference between a deck that stays level and one that jacks up every spring.
Do you build home additions?
Yes — from bump-outs to full room additions like the spa room featured on our projects page. We help you plan how the addition ties into the existing structure and layout, then build it start to finish.
Can you combine exterior work — say a deck, fence and sidewalk — in one project?
Absolutely, and it usually saves money to do it in one mobilization. We do carpentry, concrete and finishing in-house, so one crew handles the whole yard.
Where we work
Serving Fort St. John & the BC Peace Region
Based in Fort St. John, we take on projects throughout the North Peace and surrounding communities. Not sure if you're in our range? Call — if we can get a truck there, we can probably build there.
- Fort St. John
- Charlie Lake
- Taylor
- Montney
- Baldonnel
- Cecil Lake
- Clearview
- Hudson's Hope
- Dawson Creek
- Peace River Regional District