The Founder's Story

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"A machine isn't just a collection of parts, it’s the heartbeat of a home that requires surgical focus to maintain."

- Stapha Barhoum

Founder & Managing Director

A Heritage of Mechanical Mastery

The foundation of Great Choice Appliance Repairs Ltd. was built on a legacy of precision and family support. I grew up with a wrench in my hand, learning the intricate language of machines from my father, a career mechanic. He taught me that a machine isn't just a collection of parts it’s the heartbeat of a home that requires surgical focus to maintain. I entered the technical trades at 19 to carry that legacy forward, setting a new standard for the industry.

The Multi-Trade Foundation

By the age of 17, while many were still finding their path, I was already on the front lines of the construction industry. Mastering the structural foundations of the home from carpentry and painting to fine finishing and professional window installation provided me with a 360-degree engineering perspective. At Great Choice, we don't just understand the appliance; we understand the environment it lives in. This background allows our team to troubleshoot and install with a level of structural precision that standard firms simply cannot match.

The Vision: Integrity for Every Home

The vision for this corporation was born during a rigorous field assignment in the British Columbia Interior. Witnessing an industry that often prioritized volume over value, I realized that every homeowner deserved better. I founded Great Choice at 21 years old to bridge that gap, ensuring that every client regardless of the size of their home or the brand of their appliance is treated with total transparency and respect.

Protecting Your Investment

At Great Choice, we believe that every appliance is a vital investment in your daily life. Whether it’s a high-end luxury unit or a reliable household staple, we are here to protect that investment. Our mission is to extend the life of your machines through surgical precision and expert care, saving our clients the unnecessary capital expense of a full replacement.

The Great Choice Family

Every technician at Great Choice is more than an employee they are family. As Founder and Managing Director, I, Stapha Barhoum, personally oversee the training of every member of our team to ensure they uphold the rigorous standards I built this company on. We are a multidisciplinary firm that values hard work, technical mastery, and the trust of our community.

Why Great Choice is the Only Choice

We are a rapid-response firm that combines the grit of a master mechanic with the white-glove service of a modern corporation. We treat your home like our own and your machines like our own. From the Island to the Mainland, we are the only choice for homeowners who want the job done right the first time.