Farmer Construction Ltd - Dockside Green Review

They are ok, but still stuck in the old ways of doing business. For some reason they still think they are the "kings of the island" which I have literally heard from one of the senior people. That might have been true back in the 70s and 80s, but is not today. Their equipment is old and beat up and they haven't invested in any of the latest technology. They treat subcontractors with contempt with attitudes like "sign our contract or else". Its easy to see why they aren't the biggest general contractor on the island anymore, and if they don't change their attitude they will continue to shrink. If you look at most of their contracts today they are all negotiated or construction management, they win very little hard bid lump sum contracts which is a reflection of how they treat subs and suppliers

I have worked on several projects with Gerrit and his crew supplying appliances and am always extremely impressed. Communication is the key in my business and this has always been top notch. I look forward to working with Farmer on many future projects!

can't write a review for cox but close enough, I've lived in vq488 for 2 years now and the amount of deficiencies they just font care about is ridiculous, not to mention all the markings and measurements on the wall still, never seen rolled doors in a brand new "high quality building" same with the baseboards such a poor finish and nothing is really put together properly. They had problems with keeping units warm so they sealed each unit completely now there is absolutely no air flow and black mold everywhere thats very good for a family friendly building.

Lots of great carpenters, young minded individuals who work hard and have great skill. But the way they run that company ( always behind, never on time, go go go or your fired) is out dated. The old ways of commercial construction don't cut it anymore, companies need to start appreciating the people that make them money, this isent the 60's any more and the sooner the people in charge realize that, the better the work flow will be.

As a business owner who supplies services to Farmer Construction I have had the pleasure of working with Todd. It is VERY refreshing to work with a manager who is so professional! I have the upmost respect for Todd's proactive and collaborative approach to getting projects completed. A sincere thank-you!
Sincerely,
E van den Hengel
Precision Pro Painters Ltd

I'm the founder of a charity called HeroWork. We mobilized community to execute "Radical Renovations," enabling charities to better serve vulnerable populations. Farmer Constructions has been a valuable member of our community by helping with our charity non-profit builds for years. For every project they always provide a wide assortment of tools and equipment--table saws, drills, chop saws, scaffolding, and much more. They also bring volunteers, from the executive team to the administrative staff get involved. Kudos and BIG thanks to this long standing Victoria company!

Very unhappy with their work. Still waiting for a resolution.

Very family orientated company with a very welcoming vibe.

Farmer Construction is one of the longest standing companies on Vancouver Island. We have dealt with them for almost 30 years and continue to do so because they are top quality, finish on time and on budget. We wouldn't go anywhere else for our commercial work.

Project came in ahead of time (at my company's request) and on budget. Todd and Sean made a great team, with a good balance of caution and perseverance. Both were a pleasure to work with, communicating issues as they came up, and offering helpful solutions and suggestions where needed. Very happy with end results.