About · Skapa Builders
To create, make, manufacture.
skapa [ˈskɛapa] — From Old Norse skapa, “to create”. Corey Hinchey founded Skapa Builders in 2016.
With a natural inclination toward the arts, Corey has always been creative. At eight he walked downtown Saint John, New Brunswick, sketching the oldest churches he could find.
After moving to Halifax at 18 he worked odd jobs, including piece-work installation at the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia and a stint with a student painting company. Nothing called to him quite like working with wood.
The mentors he names
- — David McQueen Construction
- — Tekton Inc. and architect Patrick Jardine
- — On the Level Construction — John Boris and Greg Sutherland
- — Jeff Amos
“These incredibly talented craftsmen guided me safely toward the independence I was striving for, in order to serve the community as a skilled carpenter.”
Chapter 01 · Lineage
“Well, that would make you a third generation carpenter.”
— Corey’s father, when Corey chose the trade
01 · Great-grandfather
Herschell Rolfe
Performed the original millwork at the Beaverbrook museum in Fredericton — work that is still there today.
02 · Grandfather
Raymond Hinchey
Worked a life of carpentry and framing before settling down as a minister.
03 · Father
Never called himself a carpenter, but took on large-scale home remodelling and intricate custom woodwork.
04 · Third generation
Corey Hinchey
At eight, walked downtown Saint John drawing the oldest churches he could find. Founded Skapa Builders in 2016.
Chapter 07 · The crew
“I hope to stay small and serve the community.”— Corey Hinchey, owner
01 · Owner, designer and carpenter
Corey Hinchey
A carpenter and project manager with over 13 years of full-time interior and exterior carpentry and renovation, and 20+ years in the labour field. A third-generation carpenter.
02 · Lead carpenter and coordinator
Grace Court
Built decks before becoming a professional builder and has four years in renovation. Helped her mom run Elsie's, a Halifax landmark shop, and works in stained glass.
03 · Estimating and operations consultant
Alex Hinchey
Corey's brother. 10+ years in construction in Alberta, including chief project manager for Amron Construction in Fort McMurray. Helps with estimates, drawings and permits.
Kind words
From the people we built for.
Heather KellyFront deck + garage door “We are more than pleased with the excellent work done by Corey & Grace. Very professional & friendly. Top quality products used & it was easy to see that they take pride in their work. They take their time & it shows in the end result.”
Review published on skapabuilders.ca
Andrew SinclairPlaster repair + glass shower door “He was thorough, meticulous and did a fantastic job. We highly recommend him for any home repairs, particularly tough and interesting jobs!”
Review published on skapabuilders.ca