Coates Custom Carpentry Ltd is a family run company in the Kootenay’s. Ryan typically operates his jobs as a working supervisor. As a general contractor CCC ltd. focuses on smart design and material selection. Our administrative capabilities are high with Michelle Coates, a CPA in charge of our project documentation.
Ryan has held an inter-provincial red seal journeyman ticket as a carpenter since 2001 and has worked both nationally and internationally. The company has traveled as far away as Wyoming to install Timber frames, as well as the far north working in the challenging northern climate zone.
We have also completed a number of challenging builds for BC parks. These projects are in remote and sensitive environments and have required helicopter access. Projects have had to stand up to extreme snow and weather conditions in high mountain locations.
Meet The Team
Ryan Coates
Ryan has over 25 years in the construction industry. With 16 years as a red seal carpenter Ryan has experience in all aspects of building construction, design and project management. Many projects have been remote or challenging environmentally. Over the years Ryan has come to specialize in cabin or cottage construction. He has site built timber frames that are boat access with no crane and has also built and installed timber frames internationally. His work has also been featured on the front cover of Cottager magazine. Ryan has assisted project managing on Northern building projects up to 5 million before. As well as flown in to First Nation communities as a builder to assist in meeting construction deadlines before winter.
Michelle Coates
Michelle obtained her CA certification in 2008. After articling with Ernst & Young LLP in Winnipeg she now remains in public practice with Grant Thornton LLP in Nelson, BC. Michelle takes care of all the accounting and bookkeeping for the company.