About Ethan
My name is on the work. That means something to me.
I'm Ethan, a fourth-year sheet metal apprentice and the owner of EthanMetals, a registered business based in Maple Ridge, BC. I'm building it around the things that matter most to me: pride in my craft, ownership of my work, and trust earned by following through.
My trade experience comes from large commercial construction, where I work as a sheet metal lead hand installing ductwork and ventilation systems. I've also spent time in the shop on fabrication, CAD drafting, and welding, which taught me how a decision on a drawing affects the person making the part—and the person installing it.
Along the way, I've been trusted with responsibilities beyond fabrication and installation, including material coordination, quality checks, planning, and helping crews stay organized. Those experiences have shaped how I approach a project: understand what's needed, pay attention to the details, and take responsibility for the result.
I care about the parts of a job people might never notice. How something fits. How an edge is finished. Whether I've left the next person with a solution or another problem. To me, taking pride in your work means holding yourself accountable even when nobody is watching.
I'm finishing my final level of apprenticeship training at BCIT and working toward my Red Seal this December. Because my background is in large commercial construction, EthanMetals is built around commercial HVAC ductwork—installation and renovation for offices, retail, restaurants, and multi-family buildings across Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. I also take on residential and industrial ventilation work, along with custom fabrication, welding, and CAD on a smaller scale.
Working out of Maple Ridge, I'm close to jobs in Pitt Meadows, Mission, and the Tri-Cities, and I regularly travel to Burnaby, Vancouver, Surrey, and Langley. EthanMetals is also where I share the process—the work, practical tips, and an honest look at what it takes to go from apprentice to business owner.
My goal is to build a company people feel confident choosing, and a workplace where craftsmanship, respect, and teaching the next person are part of everyday work.
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