Strachan Builders

10/11/2026

Well, halfway done sheeting the Bingo Hall with the new roof tin, we were tired fighting mother wind so we dont have up to date photos. Well have some soon. 😜

Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving with your family!

Strachan Builders is taking the day OFF tomorrow.

We are FINALLY going to spend some much needed time with our family.

May you all enjoy this fall weather with your beautiful families. ❤️❤️

10/08/2026

I saw this quote today, and thought it was quite fitting.

Life doesn't always give us a simple life.

Oppourtunity always comes with hardship.

Success comes from seezing that oppourtunity and turning it into something fruitfull.

Although hardship always comes our way,

Resilience always wins!

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

Well, this is a project that we are starting this week!

We've been keeping our affairs silent because, why not! 😀

We are super excited to give this project new life! ❤️

Thank you to our local supporters that shared with us this opportunity to do something for our community!

10/06/2026

Well, we had a beautiful dinner with one of our biggest community supporters and his wife, and honestly, what a wonderful couple. ❤️

It’s pretty amazing to sit down with people who have such big hopes for our little northern community.

We are truly fortunate to have families willing to invest in restoring some of these old, abandoned buildings and turning them back into something useful for our community — especially when we all know there are more than a few sad, forgotten buildings around town that could use some love. 🏚️➡️🏠

When we first looked at this building, we knew right away that the roof was going to be a problem. We were told the previous workmanship was done in flip-flops… and after getting into it, we can certainly see why. 😂

That roof was holding up the rest of the interior work, because there’s no point putting all that time and money into the inside if Mother Nature can still get in!

But we can officially say… SHE’S WATER TIGHT! 🔨🏠

And this is a good little reminder for anyone tackling a roofing project: the steps underneath those shingles matter just as much as the shingles themselves.

Ice and water, synthetic underlayment, proper flashing and proper shingle installation are all so important when it comes to keeping the weather OUT and protecting everything you’ve worked so hard to build inside.

One step at a time, one old building at a time, and hopefully we can help bring a few more of these forgotten places back to life.

That’s what we love about working in a small town — you get to see the difference your work makes right in your own backyard. ❤️

Stay tuned… there’s lots more to come! 🔨

10/02/2026

Well, we’re finally back here, getting this unfortunately flawed workmanship rectified.

It’s a second lesson for us! Sometimes trusting and helping the wrong people can come back to bite you.

Lesson learned. And honestly, that’s okay.

We pick ourselves up, we take responsibility for what’s in front of us, and most importantly, we make it right.

As a small business in a small town, taking pride in our work and standing behind the results is what matters most to us. Our name means something, and we want every project we leave behind to reflect that.

We’re excited to get this exterior finished and finally move on to the next job, one we’ve been patiently waiting for!

Stay tuned… there’s lots more to come! 🛠️🏠

Strachan Builders

09/29/2026

Hey, community family. ❤️

It’s nice to be back to work.

Life has thrown many unexpected barriers our way over the past little while, but we’ve continued to push forward. Resilience is a big part of who we are, both personally and as a business.

While we’ve been focused on our family emergency, we’ve become aware that a few different stories have been making their way around town about Strachan Builders.

We aren’t interested in arguing with rumours or defending ourselves against every story that gets told. Words are words, and stories can change as they travel. What matters to us is what we actually do.

So, just to clarify a few things:

Yes, we were away from the Woods project for a period of time. We were waiting on the delivery of a piece of equipment that unfortunately never arrived. Shortly after that, our family was faced with a serious medical emergency when Megan’s mom suffered two brain aneurysms, one of which ruptured and required emergency surgery.

Our family needed us, and we stepped away to be there.

We did not simply abandon the Woods job.
We DID NOT do any of the structural framing at Woods or Queen street
We are not being charged.
We are not being sued.

The rumours circulating around town do not reflect the reality of what happened. That is beyond our control.

We got into this business because we were tired of seeing poor workmanship and wanted to build something different.

We want to provide the kind of service, communication, and workmanship that we would want to receive if we were the ones hiring a contractor.

We have a dream. We’re building that dream one project at a time, and being self-employed gives us the opportunity to create a more stable future for our family while also contributing something positive to our community.

So, the moral of the story is simple:

Strachan Builders is still here.
We are still working.
We are still building.

And

We are still working toward the future we envisioned when we started this business.

We may have been pushed back a few weeks by circumstances completely outside of our control, but setbacks aren't going to stop us from moving forward.

We can't control what people say about us.

We can control what we do next.

And from where we stand, we believe our actions will always speak louder than rumours.

Thank you to everyone who has continued to support us, check in on us, recommend us, and believe in what we're building.

We’re grateful to be back at it, and we’re looking forward to getting caught back up and continuing to serve our community.

— Strachan Builders

09/28/2026

Had a little delay with the tin, but the frame is complete!

Added a roof, for the wifes little space. Just a little covered sitting area, winter like summer!

This little project was both satisfying and refreshing 🥰

09/28/2026

Well, thats a wrap, this project was such a wonderful project!

Yes we had some unfortunate circumstances, but we did it!

So HAPPY with how this beautiful house transformed.

Thank you Dean and Pam for not only trusting us with your project, but working with us through trial and tribulations to get these results.

Built to last, worked on with love ❤️

09/18/2026

❤️ A STRACHAN BUILDERS UPDATE ❤️

First and foremost, what a relief — Megan’s mom is doing much better and is now being transferred to Kirkland Lake Hospital. After everything our family has been through, this is news we’ve been waiting and praying for. 🙏

Since being home, we also discovered some poor workmanship on a project that had previously been completed by one of our employees.

That meant doing something we take very seriously: fixing it.

We had to remove every piece of siding and J-trim that had been installed incorrectly and start over. We’ve educated and trained our employees on proper installation, but unfortunately, sometimes things still don’t go the way they should.

During the process, we also had to replace a box of siding along with various other materials.

It definitely wasn’t how we planned to spend the last two weeks.

But luckily, we found someone willing to step in and help us get it done. After two weeks of dedication, long days, and making sure the details were right, we’re proud to say that we’re still here — and we’re still making sure our end result is 🔥.

This experience reminded us of something important:

Our name is on every job we do.

When something isn’t right, we’re going to make it right. We’re not interested in cutting corners just to move on to the next job.

We’ll be back in the woods soon, and honestly, we’re looking forward to getting back to work and not feeling like we’ve been moving backwards.

To everyone who has reached out, waited patiently, supported us, recommended us, or trusted us with your home — we have not forgotten about you.

We’re still around.
We’re still working.
And we’re still committed to doing the job right. 🛠️🔥

Strachan Builders
Built right. Built to last.