About us

Investing in the people who will plan and build your project is the single most important decision you will make. You need people who will listen, lead a solid planning process, and deliver a premium product.

We are a Comox Valley company built on these standards. We genuinely care for our clients and collaborators. We are passionate about our work, and our workmanship is exceptional.

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How we shine

Our mission is to understand our clients, to optimize our process, to empower talent, and to deliver maximum value on every project.

Collaboration & transparency

We value collaboration & transparency and we’ve invested in the systems to support it. We aim to empower you to plan and build with informed decisions.

Trust

Trust is the foundation upon which all else is built. We value our client relationships and our success is a reflection of these relationships.

Talent

There’s talent in every facet of the company. Clients resoundingly comment on the strength & character of our team. Retaining excellent staff means being an excellent employer. We like each other, and it shows.

Care and attention

We bring care & attention to every project - this extends to our planning process and our workmanship.

Solutions

Our solution-based operation helps you to realise your vision and personalise your project. Our minimum standard for energy efficiency is BC Energy Step Code 4 or higher.

Stewardship

Our projects are ‘built right the first time’ but we are there for you as your family and your build settles in. We see stewardship as an opportunity rather than a problem.

We bring focus and alignment to 3 key variables

Design

Improving form, function, buildability and cost

Specifications

Personalising your features and finishes

Budget

Developing cost certainty in stages

Help us shine. Join our team

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Where we serve

Bowser

Deep Bay

Fanny Bay

Buckley Bay

Union Bay

Royston

Forbidden Plateau

Cumberland

Courtenay

Comox

Black Creek

Oyster River

Mount Washington

Awards and recognition

Vancouver Island Building Industry Award Winner

2025

National Award of Housing Excellence Finalist

2025

CHBA British Columbia Georgie Award Finalist

2025

Renomark certified builder

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Community support

We've built our success and reputation around great people who hold high standards of excellence.

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Our leaders

We are a team of hard working & talented craftspeople who strive to ensure that every project - from Black Creek to Deep Bay - is built to last. We are organized, reliable and accountable. We aim to deliver a premium product and a premium experience to every client.

Silas Straathof

Silas Straathof, Owner and Head of Operations at Facet Custom Builders

Analytical

Sledhead in disguise

Spreadsheet nerd

Builder of trails and homes

Drew Henderson

Drew Henderson, Owner and Production Manager at Facet Custom Builders

Diplomatic

Navigator of the tough stuff

Super girl dad

House surgeon

Nancy Silverstein

Nancy Silverstein, Office Ninja and Landscape Designer at Facet Custom Builders

Kind & clever

Sternsperson

Mamabear

Virgo

Rich Del Bianco

Rich Del Bianco, Project Manager at Facet Custom Builders

Master of details

"That's Fair"

Hockey dad

Diligent

Ben Cutfield

Ben Cutfield, Project Manager and Safety Officer at Facet Custom Builders

New dad

Calm, cool and collected

Ullr Worshipper

Problem solver

Mike Kearns

Mike Kearns, Site Superintendent and Journeyman Carpenter at Facet Custom Builders

Straight shooter

Powder hound

Volunteer

Framing expert

Connor Baynes

Connor Baynes, Site Superintendent and Journeyman Carpenter at Facet Custom Builders

Hard worker

Team player

Humble

A jack of all trades, a master of everything

Guy Trelawny

Guy Trelawny, Site Superintendent and Journeyman Carpenter at Facet Custom Builders

Experienced

Connoisseur of tools

Family man

Trivia master

Pat Duff

Pat Duff, Site Superintendent and Journeyman Carpenter at Facet Custom Builders

Proud Father

Part-time superstar; full-time rockstar

Gets things done

Wears his heart on his sleeve

Join the team

Facet will always make room for talent.

If you want to build beautiful homes, if building is your passion and you take pride in your work, if you are an outstanding character with a positive attitude, if you want to be a part of a productive and cohesive team, we’d like to meet you.

Email info@facetbuilders.com with your resume

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Your vision deserves the right builder

This is your dream and your investment. Our mission is to transform your vision into a reality through efficient planning and master-level craftsmanship.

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