General contractor · Serving Vancouver & Metro Vancouver
Vancouver General Contractor for Major Renovations, New Home Construction & Structural Projects
Crana Construction is a licensed general contractor run by brothers Michael and John Gill. We manage whole-home renovations, new custom homes, house lifts and foundation work, additions and commercial projects across Vancouver and Metro Vancouver, from first site visit to handover.
- Est. 2016General Contractor
- ≈ 50 yearsCombined founder experience
- #46399BC Housing Licensed Residential Builder
- 2-5-10Travelers Canada 2-5-10 Home Warranty
Signature projects
Work that shows how we build
Every project below was delivered with Crana as general contractor. Crana is best suited to substantial renovation and construction projects, typically starting around $150,000.
01 · Major renovations
Whole-home renovations, run as construction projects
Our renovation work ranges from full interior rebuilds to houses stripped back to the frame. At Jericho, a 2,700 sq ft house built in 1995 was renovated throughout: a new kitchen, four bathrooms, flooring and a home gym. At Homer Street in Yaletown, a family townhouse was reworked with extensive custom oak millwork throughout.
When a renovation reaches the structure, we coordinate the engineering and the trades. In Kitsilano, a character house was lifted, set on a new foundation and lower level, and fully re-framed.
- Whole-home and multi-level renovations
- Structural changes coordinated with your engineer
- Every trade scheduled and managed by Crana as general contractor
- Hidden conditions such as water damage and mould dealt with as they are found
Proof projects
- Jericho 2,700 sq ft whole-home renovation
- Homer Street Yaletown townhouse renovation
- Kitsilano Lift, new foundation, full re-frame
02 · House lifting & structural
When the house has to move before it can be rebuilt
In Mount Pleasant, a 1910 character house was stripped back to its structure, lifted, and relocated four feet across its lot before it was rebuilt as a front-and-back duplex. In Kitsilano, a house was lifted so a new foundation and lower level could be built beneath it.
This is work where sequence matters: temporary support, excavation, new foundations, then re-framing. We coordinate the lift and structural work with the project engineer before construction begins.
- House lifting and temporary support on cribbing
- New foundations and lower levels
- Structural re-framing and alterations
- Additions and rebuilds, such as Bruce Street's full second storey
Proof projects
- Mount Pleasant Lifted, moved 4 ft, rebuilt as a duplex
- Kitsilano Lift, new foundation, full re-frame
- Bruce Street Full second-storey addition
03 · Commercial construction
Commercial work in buildings that stay in use
At Bentall 6 in downtown Vancouver, we modernized the parkade entrance while the building stayed in operation: architectural concrete planters and seating, custom oak millwork, and new lighting, signage and landscaping.
For the Tsleil-Waututh Nation, we have rebuilt homes from the frame up to current BC Building Code and Energy Step Code. And downtown, we completed a full condo renovation inside Shaw Tower.
Proof projects
- Bentall 6 Parkade entrance modernization, downtown
- Tsleil-Waututh Nation Community home renewal
- Shaw Tower Condo renovation, downtown
04 · Custom homes
New homes, from formwork to finish
In Point Grey we built a new custom home and a laneway residence as general contractor, from site preparation through completion.
Crana is a BC Housing Licensed Residential Builder (licence #46399, Developer and General Contractor), and our new homes are covered under the Travelers Canada 2-5-10 home warranty.
Proof projects
- Point Grey Custom home + laneway residence
How we work
How a Crana project runs
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Discuss Your Project
A conversation about what you want to build, the property, your timeline and budget.
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Site Review & Scope
A site visit to review existing conditions and define what the work involves, including any structural changes.
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Pre-Construction & Pricing
A defined scope and pricing before construction starts. Where permits, engineering or consultants are required, Crana coordinates the process as part of pre-construction.
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Construction
Crana runs the site as general contractor: scheduling the trades, coordinating with consultants and resolving issues as they come up.
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Handover & Closeout
A final walkthrough, deficiency list and handover.
Featured project
Mount Pleasant: heritage house lift and duplex conversion
A 1910 character house, stripped back to its structure, lifted, moved four feet across its lot, and rebuilt as two homes.
- Role
- General Contractor
- Scope
- Lift, relocation, duplex conversion
- Original house
- 1910 character home
- Size
- 3,000 sq ft (two homes)
01 Existing house The original house, stripped back before the lift 02 Lift Raised on timber cribbing with temporary bracing 
03 Excavation Excavation beneath the raised house 
04 Complete The finished front-and-back duplex
The founders
Two builders, about 50 years in construction between them
Crana Construction is run by brothers Michael and John Gill. Each has roughly 25 years in construction. They founded Crana in 2016.
Clients deal with Michael and John directly, from the first site visit through to handover.
Michael Gill
Founder
About 25 years in construction
John Gill
Founder
About 25 years in construction
Credentials
Licensed, warrantied and accountable
- BC Housing Licensed Residential Builder#46399Developer and General Contractor
- Home warrantyTravelers Canada 2-5-10 Home Warranty
- HAVAN Member
- CHBA Member
FAQ
Common questions
What size projects does Crana take on?
Most of our work is substantial: whole-home renovations, structural projects, commercial work and new homes, typically from around $150,000. If your project is smaller, call us anyway and we will tell you honestly whether we are the right fit.
Where does Crana work?
Serving Vancouver & Metro Vancouver. Recent projects include Mount Pleasant, Kitsilano, Point Grey, Yaletown, East Vancouver, downtown Vancouver, Lynn Valley in North Vancouver, and homes for the Tsleil-Waututh Nation.
Does Crana manage permits and consultants?
Where permits, engineering or consultants are required, Crana coordinates the process as part of pre-construction.
Does Crana handle structural renovations?
Yes. Our projects include a house lift and four-foot relocation in Mount Pleasant, a lift with a new foundation and full re-frame in Kitsilano, and a full second-storey addition on Bruce Street.
Does Crana do commercial work?
Yes. At Bentall 6 in downtown Vancouver we modernized the parkade entrance while the building stayed in use. We discuss commercial projects case by case.
How does a project start?
Call (604) 721-1271 or send your project details through our contact page. We usually start with a conversation about the project, scope and budget. If it looks like a good fit, the next step is typically a site visit.