Jay Okkerse Contracting — Renovations, Additions & Damage Restoration in St. Thomas, ON Since 1996
Jay Okkerse Contracting Ltd has served St. Thomas and the surrounding region since 1996, when owner Jay Okkerse — a certified Construction Engineering Technology professional — founded the company after accumulating hands-on experience across residential and commercial construction. What sets this contractor apart in the St. Thomas market is a dual focus: conventional renovation and addition work combined with specialized damage remediation including water, wind, fire, mould, and asbestos abatement.
Services
- Home Renovations & Additions — Interior and exterior renovations at any scale, from single-room refreshes to full home additions and custom builds.
- Water, Wind & Fire Damage Restoration — IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning & Restoration)-certified staff handle water, fire, and wind damage claims alongside insurance contractors.
- Mould & Asbestos Abatement — Pinchin Environmental-certified abatement services, with full WSIB coverage and liability insurance on every job — a credential uncommon among general contractors in this area.
Service Area
St. Thomas, Elgin County, and the broader London–St. Thomas corridor.
Why it’s on home.renovation.reviews
Jay Okkerse Contracting bridges general renovation work and damage remediation — a combination especially valuable when homeowners are managing insurance claims alongside renovation needs. The IICRC and Pinchin Environmental certifications are independently verifiable differentiators that elevate this listing above standard GC directory entries.
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