Process - Glenaden Homes

Some builders can design pretty nice houses. Others are good ‘on the tools’. And a few (very few) are organised managers.

As a result, many people building a home in Toronto are let down by:

Delays that cause your home to go weeks (and sometimes months) over schedule (costing you thousands extra in rent and mortgage payments)
Price variations that add tens of thousands to your costs (causing financial pressure and forcing you to compromise on things you thought were included in the contract price)
Changes in product selections because the builder didn’t place orders in time (forcing you to settle for last-minute second choices rather than getting what you really want)
Poor communication that leaves you wondering what’s happening (including unanswered phone calls and emails)
And worst of all, a finished house that is full of defects and disappointments you are now forced to live with it.

THAT’S WHY YOU NEED A BUILDER WITH THE COMPLETE COMBINATION OF SYSTEMS & SKILLS. THIS SETS US APART AND GUARANTEES YOU GET THE EXACT CUSTOM HOME YOU WANT – ON TIME & ON BUDGET.

Step 1

First Meeting

We meet at your property to hear what you’re imagining, what’s worrying you, and what you’d like to invest. By the end we’ll both know whether your goals, your style and your budget line up – and whether we’re the right builder for the job.

If you already have architectural drawings, we will be able to provide a High Level Budget Estimate based on preliminary plans and allowances based on our experience. If you don’t have an architect &/or designer, we know lots of great ones to refer to you to.

Step 2

Design

This is the phase that matters most for a stress-free build.

Working with your design team, you get into the details of your how your new home is laid out & functions for your day to day living. You will finalize your finishes – exterior cladding – stone, siding, stucco, cabinet layouts, interior trim and door details, tiles, stair design, & more! Everything you’ll see and touch every day.

Step 3

Budget & Pre-Construction Planning

Now that you have final architectural drawings, interior drawings and selected finishes, we are in a position to price out each choice with our suppliers and trades, so we can present you with a more realistic construction cost.

In this phase we also build out the construction schedule and identify due dates for material orders so everything is organized, and nothing holds up the build.

Before any construction begins, you approve the budget.

Step 4

Construction

The design is settled and the budget is approved – now it’s ours to run. Everything was ordered and scheduled in advance, so materials arrive when they’re needed and each trade follows the one before it.

Some clients want to be on site every week and be deeply involved. Others would rather hand us the keys and trust us to work with the design team to make it happen. Either way you’ll have one person to call, regular photos, and a project that’s moving forward on a daily basis.

Step 5

Move in & Warranty Period

Upon completion of construction, our Project Manager and Site Supervisor will walk you through the home and make sure all of your questions and concerns are addressed. We have every inch of your home professionally cleaned so that it is move in ready for you.

We aim to complete any deficiencies within 45 days of move in. Following this, your warranty period begins. We back all of our workmanship & MEP systems with a 2-year warranty and 7 year structural guarantee. We will continue to offer ongoing support to ensure you enjoy your home for decades to come.

The Complete Combination Of Skills and Systems