People

Dennis Bryant, owner of Bryant Renovations, is a qualified, licensed carpenter with over 30 years experience.  He grew up in Vancouver and worked alongside his carpenter father. After earning his BA degree at Simon Fraser University and spending five years working with emotionally disturbed teens, he returned to carpentry. 

For eight years Dennis co-owned Vancouver’s Raincoast Construction Ltd, a very successful design/build firm that specialized in premium residential renovations.  He was also involved in constructing a demonstration house at the University of British Columbia to showcase renewable energy, a focus Dennis has maintained for years.  He developed a residential hydro-electric system and other energy efficiencies for an off-grid project he both designed and built. Currently he incorporates as many energy-saving features into renovations as possible.

He moved to Toronto in 1986, and began to offer his expertise in quality renovations in a different way to both residential and commercial clients.  In Toronto Dennis proposed the large, recently installed solar hot-water heating project for the multi-unit building he lives in.  He participates in the Downtown West Multi-unit Solar Energy Project, which studies and advocates for solar energy efficiencies.

Dennis has a passion for fine carpentry—just ask him about dovetail joinery, crown moulding, period restoration, or clean-edged 21st-century styling.  That passion and exacting detail is brought to every project his company undertakes.  Dennis continues to update his knowledge of building trends and best practices with courses through private academies and professional organizations, such as BILD. 

About the approach he fosters in Bryant Renovations, Dennis says, “The more authentic and transparent we can be with our clients, the more they gain both a fine renovation and the understanding that we respect their home and opinions and that we are working honestly with them to achieve their goals.”

Dennis suggests that people in the initial stages of seeking a contractor phone him at (416) 260-0818, for a copy of the Renoguide that lists questions to ask prospective contractors, in order to make an informed choice.  He is also happy to refer people to objective websites that give more detailed information, if they wish.

Trevor Keir studied architecture in Ottawa, Winnipeg, and Rome.  He began his career in Toronto more than 25 years ago, with noted Canadian architect Ron Thom.  Trevor has a wide range of experience in design and construction, and he interprets his clients’ ideas through drawings into beautiful, functional, well-integrated spaces.  He is a certified designer.

Trevor’s professional design work in several architectural offices in Toronto includes public and private projects: Trinity Square Park in Toronto, a proposal for the National Gallery in Ottawa, a competition for Mississauga City Hall, and the master plan for Universal Studios Theme Park in Florida as well as residential and condominium projects.

Trevor’s affiliations with excellent structural and mechanical engineering consultants allow him to offer full building-permit drawing packages for residential additions and renovations tailored to individual needs.  Trevor has extensive experience with the Toronto Building Department and with the Committee of Adjustment for variances.  He is qualified to apply for building permits and has a current Building Code Identification Number (BCIN).

Stepan Cherbadzhi is a highly acclaimed and accomplished finish carpenter.  In his native Russia, his extensive experience includes – theatrical, residential and commercial projects and designs.  He has also worked as a finish carpenter and furniture designer for several eastern European theatre companies including the Bolshoi Theatre under the supervision of Art Director, Vleri Levental.    His residential work in private homes and commercial projects such as restaurants in Moscow has been published in many Russian design journals, such as Archidome Magazine.  Stepan works co-operatively with clients. Stepan is highly skilled in tiling, stained glass and metal work.   Stepan has been associated with Bryant Renovations since 1999 when he emigrated from Russia with his wife and son.