Schriefer Construction & Renovation

Schriefer Construction & Renovation Residential renovations and custom outdoor living spaces based in northern Nova Scotia. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, decks, and timber-inspired structures.
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Getting the new interior doors painted and ready to hang. It’s getting down to the finishing details now — one more step...
09/03/2026

Getting the new interior doors painted and ready to hang. It’s getting down to the finishing details now — one more step toward wrapping up this cottage transformation.

Not a bad office view from two stories up. Some job-sites are harder to complain about.
09/03/2026

Not a bad office view from two stories up.
Some job-sites are harder to complain about.

09/03/2026

Time to upgrade your flooring?

Ever wonder why two contractors can look at the same renovation and come back with very different prices?It’s not always...
08/31/2026

Ever wonder why two contractors can look at the same renovation and come back with very different prices?

It’s not always as simple as one being expensive and the other being cheap.

A lot comes down to what’s actually included in the quote.

Who’s handling demolition and disposal? Are plumbing and electrical included? What quality of materials and finishes are being allowed for? What about permits, subcontractors, cleanup and the unexpected things we uncover once walls or floors are opened up?

Even two quotes that look like they cover the same renovation can have very different scopes.

So if you’re comparing quotes for your home, don’t just look at the number at the bottom.

Compare what you’re actually getting for that number.

A good contractor should be able to walk you through their scope, explain the assumptions they’ve made and help you understand where your money is going.

Good planning upfront won’t eliminate every surprise in a renovation — but it can eliminate a lot of them.

Thinking about renovating your home or cottage this fall or winter? Send us a message. We’d be happy to talk through what you have in mind.

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I actually want Schriefer Construction to become.Of course I want to build gr...
08/30/2026

I’ve been thinking a lot lately about what I actually want Schriefer Construction to become.

Of course I want to build great projects. But the part of this work I enjoy most isn’t simply putting up walls or installing finishes.

It’s taking something that isn’t working for someone and figuring out how to make it better.

Sometimes that means almost doubling the size of a little cottage. Sometimes it’s finishing a basement, replacing a roof, building a deck, or simply changing a layout so a home works better for the family living there.

That’s really what “For homes you love to live in” means to me.

Good construction should solve a problem. It should make the space more useful, more comfortable, and better suited to the people who call it home.

That’s the kind of company I’m working to build here on the North Shore.

If there’s something about your home that just isn’t working anymore, I’d be happy to have a conversation about what it could become.
Visit www.schrieferconstruction.ca to get started.

The most expensive mistakes in a renovation usually happen before anyone picks up a hammer.A big part of my job isn’t ju...
08/27/2026

The most expensive mistakes in a renovation usually happen before anyone picks up a hammer.

A big part of my job isn’t just building — it’s helping homeowners figure out what actually makes sense before we start.

Taking the time to think through the project before construction starts can save a lot of money, frustration and unnecessary work.

That’s a big part of what I want Schriefer Construction to be about — not simply building more, but helping people build the right thing.

Thinking about changing your home this fall or winter? Send me a message. Even if you’re still figuring out what the project looks like, that’s a good place to start.

To call this a renovation is probably an understatement.There’s a lot more to this project than a few before-and-after p...
08/24/2026

To call this a renovation is probably an understatement.

There’s a lot more to this project than a few before-and-after photos can show, so stay tuned for a full walkthrough of one of our latest Schriefer Built transformations on Nova Scotia’s North Shore.

We started with a roughly 300 sq. ft. bunkie grandpa and his buddies built in the ‘50’s. Three walls and the original floor stayed — nearly everything else was lifted, rebuilt, expanded, updated or replaced.

The cottage was lifted, new screw piles and main beams were installed, and a 14’ addition added roughly 260 sq. ft. of new living space. From there came new vaulted trusses, windows, a completely reworked floor plan, metal roofing, siding, flooring, and updated electrical and plumbing.

The result is almost twice the usable living space, while still keeping the character and footprint of the original cottage at the heart of the build.

Have a cottage or home that no longer works for the way you live? You may have more potential in the space you already own than you think.

Get in touch with Schriefer Construction and let’s talk about what’s possible.

08/07/2026

Finishing touches are happening at the new cottage build.

08/05/2026

“Yes, we do painting.”

Not the fastest.
Not the cheapest.
Just done right. Schriefer built.

A quality paint job isn’t about how quickly you can roll colour onto a wall. It’s about the prep work that nobody notices—until it’s skipped.

Clean surfaces. Proper repairs. Careful masking. Quality materials. Taking the time to do the details right.

Whether we’re building, renovating, or painting, our goal is the same: deliver work we’re proud to put our name on.

If you’re looking for the lowest price, we’re probably not the right fit.

If you’re looking for craftsmanship, honest communication, and work built to last, we’d be happy to help.

📍 Serving Nova Scotia’s North Shore
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902-890-3642

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Tatamagouche, NS

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