About Us

Birch Bark Builders is a joint venture of two locally trained Victoria carpenters. We have set out to provide the people of Victoria with a level of professionalism and quality that you can count on and trust. With over 25 years of combined experience in the trades, let us work along side you on the project that you have been dreaming of doing, big or small, with a team of people that you can trust.

Creating the home you have always wanted, together.

Our Ownership

Klawdee Speck

Born and raised on Vancouver Island, Klawdee moved to Victoria from the Comox Valley to begin his career in carpentry in 2006. Receiving training at Camosun College, he was able to further his education and understanding of the carpentry field. Klawdee is of First Nations descent with strong cultural ties to the West coast and Vancouver Island. Having been immersed in cultural traditions and practices from a young age, the dedication that Klawdee has to preserving his cultural practices can only be rivaled by his dedication to providing our clients with the highest quality of craftsmanship.

Patrick O'Reilly

Originally from Nova Scotia, Patrick landed in Victoria in 2008 to pursue a career in carpentry. Over the course of his training at Camosun College, Patrick quickly fell for the beauty of Vancouver Island and all that the West coast has to offer. Planting his roots in Victoria, Patrick brings a unique East coast perspective on traditional West coast building styles. With a drive for perfection on all the work that he does, Patrick brings to his projects his passion for quality and professionalism that is second to none.