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Following a construction journey like no other, Rock Solid Builds takes viewers to Newfoundland where third-generation builder Randy Spracklin and his team battle the island’s rugged terrain and notoriously harsh weather to pull off historic renos and jaw-dropping builds.
2026
With summer at an end, Randy and the team go full throttle to sew up some major outdoor projects. Pummeled by Newfoundland's worst weather, a spectacular lighthouse rebuild gets off to a rough start. And as the clapboard layers come off, the worst it gets for the timeline and the budget. Meanwhile, there's a tornado of chaos as the entire family pitches in on a quickie craft-room transformation that's all about creativity and teamwork.
Battling intense winds and the approaching winter on one of their toughest-ever projects, the team goes flat out to button up the exterior of the iconic Ferryland lighthouse. Determined to fulfill a Christmas promise, the crew gets creative with an outdoor hockey rink complete with all-season ice and some NHL flair. Getting started on an ambitious sunroom extension means a race against time to pour the foundation.
In the midst of heavy spring fog-in one of the windiest places in Newfoundland-the team steps up the pace to finish the Ferryland lighthouse on schedule. Sasha puts a colourful design spin on a community tribute steeped in tradition. And everybody in town shows up for the musical dream-come-true reveal.
With just a few weeks to go until the big reveal, the crew grapples with the blazing heat as they transform a huge backyard into an all-season hangout oasis; many hands make light work when an ambitious backyard reno in St. John's kicks off with a major demo; Melissa's biscuit box reno starts with a creative plumbing retrofit and Randy secretly stashes a piece of history to create a special project.
It's the height of summer on the Rock; and while Randy picks up supplies and keeps everything in check, the crew is busy on multiple job sites around the island; a contractor's "dream team" picks up the pace on an all-season backyard overhaul in St. John's, and Sasha unveils a special surprise for the homeowner; Melissa's biscuit box reno continues with a wraparound deck and a major decision.
Laughing as they go, the team works full-tilt into the fall season; at the backyard overhaul in St. John's, a deluxe sunroom takes shape as the conversation turns to Newfoundland superstitions; the gut-job reno on Melissa's grandma's house is flying along, and the team hustles to deliver high-end custom cabinets for a local designer's fabulous new entryway.
With another Newfoundland winter on the way, the team goes into overdrive to finish a dazzling backyard sunroom extension in the city complete with a cedar hot tub and personal touches for a dear friend; at the Ol' Spracklin house in Brigus, the guys literally raise the roof and discover the foundation isn't as solid as they expected; the reno on Melissa's family biscuit box keeps getting better inside and out with custom pieces and a major team effort.
Stepping up the pace, Randy and the team wrap up an ambitious year—and two major family projects—with a big celebration and an even bigger announcement. A father-and-son heart-to-heart reveals a major headline that's 25 years in the making. At Melissa's grandparents' house, it's finally time for the finishing touches and an emotional reveal. The entire team pitches in to button up Randy's great-grandparents' revamped house before winter hits.
2023
Working hard and playing hard, the team gears up for another challenging construction season as they juggle major supply-chain issues and multiple ‘tangly’ projects.
A year in the making, it’s all hands on deck at the Brigus waterfront as the team races to complete a custom three-story home—and that means completing a pile-up of tricky details
Inspired by iconic Newfoundland fishing stages complete with a staggering ocean view, the team breaks ground on a five-star chicken coop.
Short on labour and supplies but long on humour, the team juggles multiple projects and pranks.
Construction season is booming, Randy and the crew are busier than ever, and the company’s wait list just keeps growing.
While on a school break, Randy’s young son Grady helps supervise a big dig in Brigus, but momentum sags as the homeowners keep tweaking the design.
A spectacular mermaid-theme fishing stage is ready for a tricky install—just as a major snowstorm moves in. And, a delivery delay threatens to bring a major renovation in Brigus.
The team kicks off an ambitious plan to save a condemned landmark in the heart of Brigus and turn it into a dazzling multi-purpose events space.
2021
With another harsh winter on the way, the team splits up to cover two mega jobs in postcard-perfect Brigus. An ambitious rebuild stalls when one of the massive beams doesn’t measure up, and a 200-year-old home reveals historic secrets hidden under the floor.
Work on a major project grinds to a halt when the pre-cut roof trusses don’t measure up and sets the team back as they feverishly try to make the house airtight before the weather takes over. The ambitious upgrade of a historic home continues amid ice and snow. And, plans to build a new family home from scratch are threatened by red tape and a broken excavator.
Aside from the weather, it’s full steam ahead on a century home’s lighthouse-inspired addition. The local blacksmith steps in to help create a custom bathroom surprise. And, the race is on to pour a concrete foundation before a major blizzard cripples the entire island.
After a record-breaking snowstorm hits Newfoundland and grounds the crew for a week—and with another big storm on the horizon—the team is motivated to move ahead on three ambitious projects. Randy calls for backup to help install a mighty beam. Nikki wields a jackhammer and giant blowtorch to make way for a new concrete floor. And, a well-worn deck—rotted out from years next to the sea—is overhauled as part of a bigger build. Later, the decorators step in as Randy and the team prepare a 200-year-old showpiece for the big reveal.
During a two-storey concrete pour at the water’s edge, Nikki gets her sea legs before accepting a dare that has everyone howling. And, the arrival of spring means the walls can go up on Randy’s Mom’s new home. On a project that just keeps growing, a stone fireplace gets a shiplap overhaul in a nod to Newfoundland’s past. And, just in time for the big reveal, the team pulls out all the stops to complete the loving transformation of a 150-year-old home on the bay.
The team is in a hurry to jump-start the renovation of a 100-year-old barn before the historic building is lost forever. And, on a challenging land-and-sea job, Randy calls in a massive crane and dive crew.
The team hammers away at an historic barn that’s getting a new lease on life. And, a year in the making, Randy and the crew are relieved to wrap up a massive project with an emotional reveal and a house party.
The team hustles to complete the dramatic transformation of a century-old barn into a party palace. And, a flaw becomes a feature when the kitchen walls come down in a historic home on Jellybean Row in St John’s.
In St. John’s most famous neighbourhood, the team is determined to complete a dazzling kitchen reno with some amazing custom features. And, Randy’s Mom’s new place starts looking like a home.
Randy gives his Mom an emotional tour of her new home. Nikki is hoisted 50 feet in the air to fix the belltower of an iconic local church. And, intense weather hits as the team reshingles an extra-steep roof.
2022
An ambitious demo in St. John’s reveals a dangerous flaw that brings a century-home project to a standstill. And, while rebuilding an historic Carbonear root cellar, Randy and his father find plenty of reasons to celebrate.
After a hurricane, it’s all hands on deck to transform a ratty old boat into an eye-popping ‘catty’ sea shed. And, fixing a foundation in St. John’s means pumping concrete clear over the roof to the other side of the house.
A sprawling bungalow is gutted just as a century-old home begins to show off its new charms; a pair of ambitious weekend projects yield a birthday surprise for the kids and a scenic overlook at an historic lighthouse
After a big dig in Brigus, the team picks up speed on a major addition; an excavator breakdown means heavy lifting for Randy and Paul; a once sinking home is finally ready for its dazzling reveal.
Work on an historic biscuit box house gets off to a rough start. And the crew breaks ground on a snowballing project at Randy’s place.
There’s barely any wiggle room as the crew shores up the Petty Harbour project with three huge beams. Nikki gets an important lesson about installing clapboard on a wonky home. And, after building a deluxe playhouse for six-year-old Allie, Randy and the crew trek to a remote village clear across the island for the big reveal.
In Petty Harbour, the team gets creative when delivery delays bring work to a standstill. Harvey leads the charge to transform a century-old biscuit box house in Upper Island Cove. And, the crew comes together to finish a ‘deadly’ outdoor entertainment space at Randy’s—but the gloves come off for a high-stakes cookoff complete with dueling deep fryers and an epic feed.
It takes a village to pull together a dazzling custom kitchen. And then the team works flat out to deliver a jaw-dropping Petty Harbour overhaul in time for the homeowners’ move-in date. The crew devotes the weekend to updating a century-old house with great bones. And, it’s a bittersweet salvage operation for Randy and his cousins as they bid farewell to a family home filled with ghosts and memories.
In Upper Island Cove, the heat is on to deliver a breathtaking transformation in time for the holidays. After living in a construction zone for months, Paul is determined to complete his own ambitious reno. As several projects wind down, Randy steps up the pace on a major waterfront build in Brigus. And, back at the shop, the team honours the past by showcasing the antique treasures they’ve unearthed under the floorboards.
