Rob Gallop, CPA, CA

With a background as a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA CA) and years of experience in both business and construction, Rob brings financial clarity and control to what can often be a costly and confusing journey for homeowners.

His journey with SGDI began in 2011 when his wife Sarah (after a couple years of convincing), finally got him to leave his accounting job and come work for the company full time.  Slowly but surely, he learned the ins and outs of the design and construction industry, while applying his critical eye and the professional skepticism that most CPAs are known for.    

As the first point of contact at SGDI, Rob can clearly answer homeowner questions, offer insight, and help people understand how the design and build process will unfold. Known to be brutally honest, Rob will always be up front and inform people to the best of his abilities so they can make smart, well-informed decisions for their project. His goal is to make sure every client feels supported, informed, and confident right from the start.  SGDI’s team designs beautiful homes, but it is Rob who explains how the team helps clients maintain control over their projects.

Rob believes that great design is only successful when it’s backed by strong communication, trust, and thoughtful planning and he is always looking out for our clients’ best interests—connecting them with the right people, flagging potential challenges early, and offering honest advice.

Rob’s perfect home?  A 2500sqft rancher in a quiet neighbourhood or the middle of nowhere, little to no décor in the house (which seems challenging married to a designer 😉), the simplest landscape design with great outdoor spaces – and silence. Outside of the office you will find Rob growing vegetables in his garden, expanding his network of contacts and resources, or trying to carve out a relaxing day pottering around his house or cabin. 

“The biggest mistake is viewing design as something you do at the end of the process
to ‘tidy up’ the mess, as opposed to understanding it’s a ‘day one’ issue and part of everything” – Tom Peterson