How can we find reliable, competitive small contractors such as plumbers or roofers?

Your Property Portfolio Manager may be able to refer you to local suppliers and contractors. The BC Non-Profit Housing Association has prepared a Supplier Directory by geographic area, and can be reached at 604-291-2600 or 1-800-494-8859, or by email at admin@bcnpha.bc.ca .

Provincial associations such as the Roofing Contractors Association of BC, at www.rcabc.org or 604-882-9734, the BC Floor Covering Association, at www.bcfca.com or 604-689-9928, and the Master Painters and Decorators Association, at www.paintinfo.com, can provide names of member trades people.

You can also visit the Better Business Bureau at www.bbbvan.org and select Company Reports, which lists member service providers and their service record. The Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association website, at www.vancouverhomebuilders.org, also lists member contractors in the Members section.

The Co-operative Housing Federation of BC has building envelope consultants who can assess damage and advise co-operatives on the steps to take to remedy building envelope problems.