Pouring Concrete, Building Stairs...and One Wrong Step

Thomas Markley of Markley Construction is back inside Vancouver's most ambitious century-home transformation, and this time the basement is taking centre stage. The concrete crew rolls in to pour the new basement slab and Thomas breaks down exactly what goes into a proper pour on a 100-year-old foundation: the prep work, the mix, the finish, and why cutting corners on concrete is never an option when you're building something meant to last another hundred years. The concrete is just the beginning. This episode is packed with framing content that any renovation enthusiast or aspiring contractor will want to know. Thomas walks you through the framing process. What's going up, why it's going where it is, and how every decision connects back to the overall structure of the build. Clear, practical, and straight from someone who has been doing this for decades. Thomas breaks down how to lay out and cut a stair stringer from scratch, walking you through the math, the method, and the mistakes to avoid. Whether you're a homeowner curious about the process or a tradesperson leveling up your skills, this is hands-on knowledge you want to know. And just when things are wrapping up someone goes down. A slip and fall closes out the episode and reminds everyone that job sites have a sense of humour. Everyone is completely fine. The concrete, thankfully, was already dry. 🔔 Subscribe to follow every stage of this Kerrisdale transformation with Thomas Markley and the crew. #concrete #renovation #vancouver #funny #construction #contractor #home