Sunset Homes is an inner city home builder specialising in semi-detached, attached and single-family homes. They are an award-winning home builder, also having being recognised by the BILD Calgary Region Awards for 2 consecutive years.

Aside from their in-house team, they have partnerships with local home builders and general contractors to help incorporate eco-friendly building techniques and components into the homes. Environmentally-aware clients can expect their concerns to be addressed efficiently.

We appreciate the readily-available resource videos and write-ups as a crash course for those interested in the company’s home building process, including the dos and don’ts. It helps clients plan on their new house even before engaging with the company.

If you do decide to work with them, you can schedule a consultation and go through a wide range selection of the things to consider for a new home. The company then provides an estimation that satisfies your brief and budget.

It is also good to note that they have online construction software where clients can easily check on their building projects in real-time, anytime and anywhere. 

This is also important for communication purposes regarding selections, upgrades, financial decisions, questions, documents, photos, and more. It’s highly convenient and time-saving if there are any changes or bumps to resolve.

Lastly, we love that they have a referral program rewards for both clients and non-clients – a successful referral will be rewarded with $5000 and $3500, respectively.

Alair Homes Calgary offers custom home builds and home renovations, which also include kitchen redesign,  plumbing works, and bathroom renovations.

They are known for their excellent project management, maintaining constant communication throughout the entire process. This is essential, especially during the initial planning, since it determines the flow of the project.

Their comprehensive project consultation sessions allow clients to have a thorough planning and selection stage for their new home. Clients go through a step-by-step process to determine the most efficient way to meet their needs and maximise their budget.

We also see great feedback on their attention to detail, from managing materials to delivering specific client requests. This ensures that the client’s overall vision of their new home can be brought to life.

For clients with tight time constraints, we are pleased that the company has gained a reputation for staying on-schedule, regardless of sudden problems during the project. 

You can also further monitor the budget, timelines, and cost approvals on their web portal. It also includes important photos and documents — providing complete transparency of the ins and outs of the project.

Another thing we admire is their free home resource guide, which includes tips on the general maintenance of your home.

A word of caution: there have been some reports of overcharging, but with the transparency they have today, clients could easily detect questionable expenses.

Established in 2020, Melcom Homes has served Calgary with new property and real estate projects, such as custom home building, repairs, renovation, and architecture.

The company is known to build with sustainability in mind by utilising environmentally-friendly materials and technologies. This includes environmentally responsible insulation, energy-efficient appliances and more to help reduce your utility bills.

Clients can opt for their eco-packages for their new builds since they are 30% more energy efficient than the average home. This is economically beneficial for clients and will leave a good impact on the environment.

We are also pleased with their accommodating and informative approach to clients — this applies to everyone in their team. Any concerns or requests won’t be left out when it comes to their team, based on what we’ve heard from clients.

That said, we also learned that their response time to any changes or complaints on the project is very prompt, giving clients peace of mind that it will be resolved immediately. They also make sure to give practical solutions to avoid spending too much.

Although, it is unfortunate that they don’t have an online construction system for clients to oversee the entire project from the tip of their fingers. These days, traditional communication may pose some degree of inconvenience.

Established in 2008, Cook Custom Homes is a family-run business building custom homes, completing renovations, and home remodelling projects in Calgary.

We are impressed with the numerous praise on the company’s seamless process and construction, regardless if they encounter any mishaps or not. First-time clients are also pleased that they don’t get overwhelmed with the project while working with the company.

Clients can book a free consultation to discuss basic information, preference and budget which can be answered through the company’s custom-built lifestyle questionnaire. We love this since it provides a measurable and controllable way to craft the most efficient work plan.

Another thing we like is that they provide you with a specifications book inclusive of every component of the project. Although they don’t have online construction software, this physical book can act as the client’s guide for their new home project.

As for their warranties, we are pleasantly surprised with their list of warranties, from 1-year labour and materials to a 10-year structural defects warranty. They also offer a 2-year distribution system and 5-year building envelope warranty.

Lastly, their high referral rate is worth noting since it tells us they are consistent with their quality home builds; thus, clients willingly recommend their company to others. Being the talk of the town is a good sign, especially for those looking to build a new home.

With over 17 years of experience in the industry, Van Manna Homes has been building timeless luxury estate homes and inner-city properties and completing high-end custom renovations throughout Calgary and surrounding areas.

They are recognised and awarded for their home building services by the Alberta Awards of Excellence in Building and are a member of the Bild Calgary Region. Clients would be more confident in hiring them, given their awards and recognition.

Their success rate is also high for new home projects. We hear that many of their new clients or builds are referrals from friends and family. 

This shows us that previous clients are highly satisfied and would voluntarily recommend their services to others.

As for their customer service, their response time is fast and reasonable when it comes to initial consultations, and they have constant updates during the building process. We appreciate the eagerness and friendly approach of their team towards their clients.

We also like that they are proactive during planning and preparations, they assist you to conceptualise and define your building specifications, design style, timeline, and overall budget. They also help you with documents with your bank or mortgage broker for financing.

It’s also good to note that upon final inspection, a thorough orientation, and possession of your home, you are entitled to a 5-year national home warranty. This guarantee will put clients’ minds at ease, especially first-timers.