Our Crew

We’re a small but experienced crew working on Vancouver Island and beyond. Our staff excel in communication, coordination, and of course construction. We love a challenge, take pride in being detail oriented and like to let our work speak for itself.

BEN MARSH

Owner & Operator

If you call CabinLand, you’ll be talking to Ben! Ben has worked building custom homes on Hornby, in Revelstoke, northern Alberta and all over Vancouver Island. With over a decade of experience, there’s a lot going into the estimates he writes. Born and raised in Courtney BC he now calls Cumberland home.

Ben is a Red Seal certified carpenter

SIDNEY RUSSEL

Foreman

Sid leads the crew, you’ll likely meet him on your job site. He is both an expert builder while remaining a student of the trade. Sid’s eagle eye and attention to detail brought him to CabinLand with raving reviews, that he has more than lived up to. He grew up and continues to live in Qualicum Beach.

Sid is a Red Seal certified carpenter

CORY SHURZ

Lead Hand

A true journey man of the trade, Cory boasts 17 years of construction experience. He’s the newest addition to our crew and already an irreplaceable team member. His skill pool is deep! If he’s ever hard to find it’s because he’s hard at work.

Cory is a Red Seal certified carpenter

LIAM GOULD

Registered Apprentice

Aka The Kid! Liam has been with CabinLand from our very humble beginning. His abilities on site continue to grow and impress, he’s come a long way in 2 years. Our crew has been built on strong recommendations, starting with Liam.

41 years

Our crew’s combined experience in residential construction.

49 homes

The number of houses, cabins, and lodges our crew built before joining CabinLand.

  • "My initial discussion with Ben Marsh gave me a great deal of comfort, as he was knowledgeable and trusting, as well as seeming most trustworthy."

    - Denny and Louise, Hornby Island BC

  • "Ben loves to chat and will gladly take the time to explain how an idea might work, and offer solutions or alternatives if there are issues with an idea. He is knowledgeable in all aspects of carpentry and ensured our deck met building code and was permitted correctly."

    - Kristina & Geordie, Cumberland BC

  • "The CabinLand crew was professional and knowledgeable, we have a lot of trust in the work they’ve done."

    - Katrina & Family, Cumberland BC

  • "The crews attention to detail was above and beyond, from simple things like clean up to the craftsmanship of metal flashing detail."

    - Russ & Shelley, Courtenay BC

  • "The CabinLand crew arrived promptly each of the 4 days of the job, worked hard and efficiently and not once did not have smiles on their faces. It was an absolute pleasure having them work on our home."

    - Denny and Louise, Hornby Island BC

  • "Ben never pressured us or tried to upsell us, and again provided realistic estimates and timeframes on what the work would look like. He did his best to find good prices on quality materials, and we are more than happy with the result."

    - Kristina & Geordie, Cumberland BC