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OaksteadTree & Property Care

Home Renovation and Construction Referrals in Greater Victoria

Oakstead Tree & Property Care focuses on arborist consulting. Construction and renovation projects are referred to CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. is owned by Justin Curran, a shareholder in Oakstead with no operational role. Architectural design, planning and drafting are referred to Dot Cross Design, owned by Caspar Gescher. Oakstead’s Certified Arborists provide the tree input, such as tree protection plans and arborist reports, so building work can be planned around existing trees.

In plain words

Oakstead does not do construction. Construction and renovation projects are referred to CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. Architectural design, planning and drafting are referred to Dot Cross Design. Oakstead's Certified Arborists help plan building work around trees.

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Construction and renovation referrals

Oakstead focuses on arborist consulting, assessments and reports. Construction and renovation projects are referred to CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. For architectural design, planning and drafting, Oakstead refers clients to Dot Cross Design.

Ownership disclosure

CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. is owned by Justin Curran, a shareholder in Oakstead. Justin has no operational role at Oakstead. Dot Cross Design is owned by Caspar Gescher.

You can find CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. at currentsolutions.info and Dot Cross Design at dotcross.ca. Please contact each firm directly for details about its services.

Where Oakstead fits in

Building projects often affect trees. Oakstead’s Certified Arborists can assess the trees on your site, prepare tree protection plans and arborist reports for permits, oversee work near protected roots, and provide Air Spading where digging must avoid root damage. Planning tree protection early helps avoid costly redesigns and permit delays.

To get started, call (250) 888-9222 or request a consultation online through the request form on our Get a Quote page.

How Oakstead helps on construction projects

  • Tree protection plans for building projects
  • Tree permit support and arborist reports
  • Construction-site tree monitoring
  • Construction and renovation — referred to CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc.
  • Architectural design, planning and drafting — referred to Dot Cross Design

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Frequently asked questions

Does Oakstead do home renovations in Saanich and Victoria?

Construction and renovation projects are referred to CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. Oakstead’s own role is arborist consulting: assessing the trees on the site and preparing any tree protection plan or arborist report the project needs.

Is CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. connected to Oakstead?

Yes. CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc. is owned by Justin Curran, a shareholder in Oakstead. Justin has no operational role at Oakstead. Dot Cross Design, which Oakstead refers architectural design, planning and drafting to, is owned by Caspar Gescher.

Can Oakstead design and build a deck or pergola?

Oakstead does not do construction. Construction and renovation projects are referred to CSC Current Solutions Contracting Inc., and architectural design, planning and drafting to Dot Cross Design. Oakstead can assess nearby trees first, so footings, trenches and structures are planned around important roots.

Do I need a permit for a deck or renovation?

Some decks, additions and renovations may require a building permit, and the rules differ by municipality across Greater Victoria and the Cowichan Valley. Check with your local municipality, and raise it early with the firm doing the work. If protected trees are involved, Oakstead can prepare the arborist report or tree protection plan the permit may require.

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