Lopez Contracting Workshop
Victoria, BC — Est. 2018

From Mind
to Matter.

Victoria's premier vertically-integrated design-build firm. We don't just outsource—we originate.

7

Years in Business

200+

Projects Completed

100%

VI Timber Sourced

1

Point of Contact

The Triple Crown Philosophy

01

Structurally Sound

Every project we build is designed by our team and constructed to exceed code — not to minimum standard, but to the standard that lets us sleep at night. Our structural work is inspected and engineered where required.

02

Aesthetically Pleasing

We are craftsmen who understand beauty as a structural element. The grain direction of a cabinet door matters. The reveal between two surfaces matters. The weight of a door handle in your hand matters. These are not superficial details — they shape the project from the start.

03

Best Value

We are not the cheapest contractor in Victoria. But our vertical integration — sourcing, milling, fabricating, and installing all under one roof — eliminates the markup layers that inflate every competitor's quote. You get more, for a fair price.

The Only Victoria Contractor Who Does All of This

In-House CNC Precision

Cabinet faces, architectural millwork, and carved elements made on our equipment.

Metal Fabrication & Welding

MIG and TIG welding for staircases, railings, hardware, and decorative work.

Kiln-Dried Vancouver Island Timber

We source, mill, and dry every board we use. Total control over material quality.

Professional Spray Finishing

Factory-grade lacquer, polyurethane, and coating finishes applied in our booth.

Full Design & Permitting

CAD drafting, 3D renderings, and complete municipal coordination handled in-house.

One Point of Contact

Our team is with you from initial vision through final handoff.

Methodology

The Lopez Process.

From initial consultation through final handoff, here's how we bring your vision to life without the friction of subcontractors.

01

Consultation

We listen to your vision, assess your space, and discuss timeline and budget.

02

Design & CAD

Full design drafting with 3D visualization. You see exactly what we're building.

03

Permitting

We handle all permits, inspections, and municipal coordination.

04

Fabrication

Custom elements are fabricated in our workshop to exact specification.

05

Construction

Our crew builds on-site with precision, coordinating all phases.

06

Finishing

Professional spray booth finishing applied to every surface. Move-in ready.

Vouched For

Client Praise.

PC

"We were very impressed with Matthew (Lopez founder) and his team. They were very professional, courteous and did a great job on the renewal of our deck and ramp to our dock. They were efficient and came in on budget. We would hire them again."

Philip Cook

Dock & Ramp Renewal

JL

"Matthew Lopez and his team did a concrete retaining wall and steps for my suite entry. The attention to detail was impressive. He was organized, professional, and knowledgeable to all aspects of the project. He also custom built a special requested fence design that turned out excellent. I'm already looking for the next project to bring him back!"

James Liira

Retaining Wall & Steps

DB

"Professional and great customer service. we had Lopez contracting reno our retail store and since that reno we have had great success and compliments on the store. would 100% recommend them for your project."

Darcy Berard

Retail Store Renovation

LE

"Mathew and the team were great to work with! Very respectful people, and talented designers. They worked with us from start to finish on our project, ensuring we were happy with the progression. The project took much longer than originally estimated, but the final product was a good quality build and true to spec. Thank you Mathew and the Lopez Contracting team for helping our vision come to life!"

Lindsay Eeson

Custom Home Project

We Serve Vancouver Island

Based in Victoria, we work throughout Vancouver Island, including:

Victoria
Saanich
Oak Bay
Langford
Colwood
Sidney
Sooke
Brentwood Bay
Mill Bay
Gulf Islands

Browse Live Edge Timber

Looking for Vancouver Island live edge slabs? We maintain an inventory of kiln-dried timber in various species and dimensions. Perfect for furniture makers, designers, and contractors.

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