Our Story

Father-son team Dick and Dwayne Vanderwel are the driving force behind Vandercraft Construction, serving homeowners of the Lower Mainland with top quality construction services.

Dick first set foot on Canadian soil in 1966 as a six year old (you do the math!), after immigrating with his parents and brothers from the Netherlands. After three years spent in Ontario, 1971 saw them setting down roots in the beautiful Fraser Valley. As the son of a pastor, Dick learned his love of craft and woodworking by watching his dad whittle away in his garage. He was driven by that passion for art and construction and ultimately chose to pursue a career that would satisfy both.

In 1986 Dick launched his construction company, then named “Craftwell Construction.” Dwayne was born to Dick and his wife Melody the same year, and joined his dad on the job site soon after. Saturdays would find him following his dad around the job sites, picking up as much advice and as many tools as he was permitted to! In 2007 Dwayne finally joined his dad full-time, and spent five years learning and perfecting the Vanderwel way. Eventually marriage and a move gave Dwayne another five years of project management and construction experience under other employers, before they decided to join forces once again.

In early 2016 Vandercraft Construction came into being, and Dick and Dwayne have greatly enjoyed the benefits of working with family, but also the value of their varied experiences and skills. Together they’ve committed to strong company values and a vision for the future that leaves clients and trades totally satisfied. What they want for themselves is the same as what they want for you: to make your home safe, whole, and well.