Our Story

Built on Trust. Driven by People.

For over four decades, our family has been committed to delivering dependable building maintenance services and lasting relationships.

From a small local business in 1977 to a trusted partner across the Lower Mainland, our promise has changed:

We care for every property like it’s our own.

Our Journey

A Family Legacy of Service Since 1977

1977
When It All Began

Standard Building Maintenance Ltd. was founded with a simple belief: hard work, honest service, and treating people right.

1980s - 1990s
Growing Relationships

Through dedication and consistency, we earned the trust of property managers and business across the region.

2000s - Today Built for the Long Term

We expanded our services, invested in our people, and strengthened our systems - never losing site of what matters most: our clients.

The Future Still Family: Always Reliable.

Today, our family values continue to guide everything we do as we embrace innovation, enhance our services through technology, and remain committed to delivering the same care, trust, and reliability our clients have counted on for decades.

People behind standard

Leadership Rooted in Experience and Integrity

Ram Bachra

Founder

As one of the first in his family to immigrate to Canada, Ram built Standard Building Maintenance through determination, hard work, and an unwavering commitment to doing right by both clients and employees. His legacy of trust and reliability continues to define the company today.

Devindar Bachra

Co-Founder

As Co-Founder, Devinder helped build the company alongside Ram with an unwavering commitment to quality, precision, and care. Her dedication to training, high standards, and doing every job right continues to influence the culture and service Standard Building Maintenance is known for today.

Ricky Bachra

President

Growing up in the family business, Ricky learned firsthand the values of hard work, integrity, and putting people first. Today, he proudly carries forward the legacy his parents built while bringing a modern approach to customer service, quality assurance, and innovation—ensuring Standard Building Maintenance continues to evolve while staying true to the principles it was founded on.

Our Values In Action

More Than Words—
A Promise We Live Every Day.

We Partner

We build strong, lasting relationships with our clients and team.

We Communicate

We keep communication open, honest and proactive.

We Care

We take pride in our work and treat every property with respect.

We Deliver

We show up, follow through and consistently deliver reliable results.

Why clients stay with us

It's Simple.
We Do What We Say.

Our Commitment

Proudly Supporting
Our Community

We believe in giving back to the communities we serve and creating positive, lasting impact. From supporting local initiatives to investing in our people, we’re proud to be part of something bigger than ourselves.

Let's Build a Long-Term Partnership Together.

Discover how our experience, people and values can make a difference for your property.