CJL General Construction and Tile

10/29/2026

Back for round two!

After completing a section of roofing on this beautiful property last year, we were invited back to tackle another!

With multiple dormers, valleys, hips, and intricate rooflines, this was anything but your average roofing project.

We stripped the existing shingles right down to the decking and installed new BP Mystique shingles, taking extra care to protect the extensive gardens surrounding the property.

But there’s something we’re just as proud of as the finished roof.

How we leave a jobsite.

Keeping a clean, organized worksite isn’t an added service at CJL. It’s our standard.

We take pride in protecting your property, cleaning up after ourselves, and leaving things the way we found them.

You hired us to do the work. You shouldn’t have to clean up after us.

You’ve paid for it. We deliver it.

CJL General Construction and Tile
Excellence. Without Compromise.

10/27/2026

Another kitchen renovation wrapped up!

We removed the existing cabinets, made a few adjustments to the layout, and installed new IKEA cabinetry, countertops, tile backsplash, under-cabinet lighting and pot lights.

The existing walls, ceiling and flooring were all left in place.

A great example of how much you can change a space without completely starting over.

10/23/2026

What a night!

Last night was one I won’t soon forget. To be named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the Yarmouth and Area Chamber of Commerce Business Awards, alongside so many incredible local businesses, is an honour I never imagined I’d have the privilege of receiving.

Over the past few years, CJL General Construction and Tile has grown beyond anything I originally imagined. What started as a way to build a future for my family has turned into something much bigger than I ever expected.

There have been long days, plenty of challenges, and a tremendous amount of hard work to get where we are today. Seeing that hard work recognized by our community is an incredible feeling.

I’m especially proud of the reputation we’ve worked to build. We’ve always believed that quality workmanship, honesty, and standing behind what we do should be at the heart of our business. Those values haven’t changed as we’ve grown, and they never will.

I’m fortunate to have a great team behind me, a family that supports everything this business demands, and clients who continue to trust us with their homes and projects.

I’d also like to extend my congratulations to all of the nominees and award recipients. It was wonderful to see so many local businesses recognized for their hard work and accomplishments. We’re fortunate to have such a strong business community here in Yarmouth, filled with dedicated people doing incredible things, both those who were celebrated last night and the many others who contribute to our community every day.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us, recommended us, worked with us, or simply cheered us on. We’re looking forward to continuing to grow and seeing what the future brings.

What a night for our business community! 🎉

Last night, more than 400 people gathered at the Mariners Centre for the 2026 Yarmouth Business Awards, celebrating the people, businesses and organizations helping our region thrive.

Join us in congratulating this year’s winners and honourable mentions! 👏

Young Entrepreneur Award
🏆 Chad Leblanc, CJL Construction and Tile
Honourable Mention: Shane Robicheau Le Ptit Robicheau FOOD TRUCK

Tourism Business of the Year
🏆 Birchdale
Honourable Mention: Tim Doucette

Rising Star of the Year
🏆 Rinkfries.app
Honourable Mention: Yoon's Kitchen

Not-for-Profit Organization of the Year
🏆 Yarmouth Life Skills
Honourable Mention: Friends of TNR

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Award
🏆 Honey Bees Restaurant
Honourable Mention: Café Caye Mangé

Export Achievement Award
🏆 Yarmouth Bar Fisheries
Honourable Mention: Fog Bank Seafoods

Female Entrepreneur of the Year
🏆 Candice Phibbs, Mile East Productions • Events | Weddings | Rentals | More
Honourable Mention: Nguyen Thi Nhung, Designs by Nguyen

Community Impact Award
🏆 McCarron Auto Group
Honourable Mention: Graves Done Different Graves Electrical Limited

Customer Service Award
🏆 Blueberry Fields Bakery Cafe
Honourable Mention: Third Cup Cafe Canada

Business Leader of the Year
🏆 Scott Lutz, Cooperators Insurance Services
Honourable Mention: Melissa Honour, Canadian Tire

Small Business of the Year
🏆 The Rural Foodie
Honourable Mention: Yarmouth Natural Foods

Large Business of the Year
🏆 Graves Done Different Graves Electrical Limited
Honourable Mention: AF Theriault and Son Ltd.

People’s Choice Award for Business of the Year
🏆 Y Town Cab Y TOWN CAB
Honourable Mention: Pero Auto Sales & Service

To every nominee: thank you for the work you do and the difference you make in our communities.

A special thank you to our presenting partners, RBC and Doane Grant Thornton, and to all our sponsors, judges, volunteers and guests for making this celebration possible.

10/14/2026

We’re happy to share that CJL General Construction and Tile has been nominated for the 2026 Yarmouth Business Awards People’s Choice Award!

We’re grateful to be included among 27 local businesses, and even more grateful for the continued support we’ve received from our community.

Of course, we’d appreciate your vote, but regardless of who you choose, we encourage everyone to take a moment to participate. This is a great opportunity to recognize a local business that you feel deserves a little extra appreciation for the work they do.

There are a lot of hardworking people behind our local businesses, and it’s nice to see them getting the recognition they deserve.

Congratulations to all the nominees, and thank you to everyone who continues to support local!

Voting closes Friday, October 16th.

10/13/2026

Before & After | A Transformation Built Around Functionality!

The original tub/shower unit wasn’t particularly old, but its design left plenty of room for improvement, especially when it came to convenience and everyday maintenance.

Our team removed the existing unit and transformed the space into a beautiful custom-tiled shower, all without the need for a complete bathroom renovation.

From the preparation and waterproofing to the tile installation and finishing details, every stage of this project received the same attention to detail we bring to all our work.

The new shower offers a more convenient entry, a spacious and practical layout, and glass doors that open from either side, making cleaning and everyday use considerably easier.

A perfect example of how thoughtful improvements and quality craftsmanship can completely transform a space without renovating the entire room.

Another project we’re proud to put our name on!

10/08/2026

Welcoming Caitlin

There have been a lot of exciting changes at CJL over the last few years, but this one is a little more personal.

We’re very excited to officially welcome Caitlin LeBlanc to CJL as our Operations Manager.

For those who don’t know, Caitlin is also my wife. She’s been beside me through this entire journey — from the early days of CJL, when the business looked very different than it does today, through all of the growth, long days and growing pains that have come with building it into what it is now.

Until now, most of her involvement has happened from the sidelines. But as CJL has grown, so has everything happening behind the scenes. More employees, more projects, more customers and a whole lot more moving pieces have made it clear that the next stage of CJL needs just as much focus on the operation behind our crews as it does on the work happening in the field.

And when it came to deciding who I wanted in that role, there really wasn’t anyone who made more sense.

Caitlin has watched this company grow from the ground up. She understands how CJL operates, but more importantly, she understands what we want the experience of working with CJL to be. She knows the importance we place on communication, following through on what we say, earning and maintaining the trust our customers place in us, and making sure they feel looked after throughout their projects.

There’s nobody I trust more to understand what our name represents or what our relationships with our customers mean to this company.

As Operations Manager, she’ll be helping manage scheduling, customer communication, paperwork, project coordination and the countless day-to-day details that keep our jobs and crews moving in the right direction.

And while much of her role will happen behind the scenes, I’m sure plenty of you will get to know her. She’ll be visiting jobsites, coordinating with customers and suppliers, picking up materials and helping make sure our crews have what they need.

For me personally, there’s something pretty special about reaching a point where the business I started has grown enough for Caitlin to step away from her own career and officially become part of what we’re building together.

For CJL, it means adding another person who genuinely cares about this company, our customers and the standard we’ve worked hard to build our name around.

We’re incredibly excited for this next chapter. Please join us in welcoming Caitlin to the CJL team!

Caitlin LeBlanc — Operations Manager
CJL General Construction and Tile

10/07/2026

Another nomination, and another reason to simply say thank you.

Seeing CJL General Construction & Tile included among the nominees for Rising Star of the Year is something we’re genuinely grateful for.

With each of these award categories being announced, I keep coming back to the same thought — people took the time to nominate us.

Nobody had to do that. Someone thought enough of our company, our work and the way we conduct our business to put CJL’s name forward. To have received the amount of support we did through this year’s nominations is something I have a hard time putting into words.

We get to do what we do every day because people choose to trust us. They invite us into their homes, trust us with significant investments, recommend us to their friends and family, share our work, and continue to speak positively about CJL when our name comes up.

That support is never expected, and it will never be taken for granted.

To everyone who nominated CJL, has hired us, recommended us, supported us, or simply followed along and encouraged what we’re doing — thank you.

We’re proud to be included among this group of local businesses, and sincerely grateful to have the support of the community we get to work in every day.

10/06/2026

Three years in a row.

Being nominated for the Young Entrepreneur Award for the third consecutive year is something I’m profoundly grateful for.

The continued support CJL receives from our customers, suppliers, friends and community never goes unnoticed — especially with the overwhelming number of nominations we received this year.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to put my name forward again. It truly means a lot to know that what we’re building at CJL continues to be recognized.

Proud to be included alongside another great group of local entrepreneurs. Best of luck to everyone nominated!

The next generation of business is already making its mark.

Starting a business takes courage. Growing it takes persistence. Today, we’re celebrating the young entrepreneurs putting their ideas into action and building their futures right here in our region.

Meet your 2026 Young Entrepreneur Award nominees! 👏

Proudly sponsored by Rodd Grand Yarmouth Hotel, this category is part of the 2026 Yarmouth Business Awards, presented by RBC and Doane Grant Thornton.

💬 Give these entrepreneurs some encouragement—tag a nominee below and tell them why you’re cheering them on!

Their next big moment could be on the awards stage. Be there to celebrate it.

📅 October 22 • Mariners Centre
🎟️ Get your Gala tickets: https://bit.ly/2026YBA

10/06/2026

A sharp little upgrade on this cottage.

We recently finished this matte black metal roof, along with removing the old chimney and cleaning up the former power mast location.

Nothing overcomplicated — just a clean, durable roof that suits the cottage really well and should be looking good for a long time.

Another one wrapped up.

10/01/2026

Grateful. Thankful. Humbled.

It’s hard to put into words just how much the overwhelming support we received through nominations this year means to me.

To everyone who took the time to put CJL’s name forward — thank you. Whether you’ve hired us, recommended us, followed along, shared our work, or simply supported what we’re building, I truly can’t express how grateful I am.

To now see CJL General Construction and Tile nominated for Business of the Year – Less than 10 Employees is incredibly humbling.

We’ve grown a lot, learned a lot, and worked incredibly hard to get where we are today, but none of it happens without the trust and support of the community around us.

Congratulations to every business and individual nominated for this year’s Yarmouth Business Awards. There are a lot of great people and businesses on these lists, and it’s an honour to be recognized alongside them.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you for the support. It means more than you know. ❤️