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address: "2139 Vista Cres. NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6J2, Canada"
latitude: 51.0624
longitude: -114.051
phone: "(403) 614-2682"
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rating: 4.4
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# Building Art

Original Houzz profile: [Building Art](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/building-art-pfvwus-pf~1384952974)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Calgary, AB
- **Serves:** Acadia, Bonaventure, Bonavista, Bridgeland, Calgary, Canyon Meadows, Deer Ridge, Deer Run, Elbow Park, Maple Ridge, Midnapore, Mount Royal University, Parkland, Renfrew, Sundance, Willow Park, Winston Heights/Mountview
- **Houzz rating:** 4.4 out of 5 (13 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2022), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 500 Ideabook Saves

As a small family-operated company, we strive to have a comfortable and relaxed working relationship with all of our clients. We complete every job efficiently and on time and leave our customers with a quality finished product. We strive to complete every job efficiently, with professionalism and on time. We pride ourselves on our dedication to complete client satisfaction and work with our clients to develop a relaxed and comfortable relationship they can trust.

Licensed, bonded and insured, Building Art has been serving Calgary since 2006 by providing a full range of services to homeowners. We provide a timely, high quality service and outstanding workmanship on every job we do, no matter how large or small.
 
We take on all types of home improvements. From small solutions like putting up a handrail, to a complete home renovation! It is our passion to give people an outdoor living space that they can really enjoy...spring, summer and fall. Built-in or stand-alone cabinets, coffee tables, dining tables; whatever you want, we can build it!

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Porch Design & Construction
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Built-ins
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Doors
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Custom Furniture
- Custom Shelving
- Pergola Construction
- Trellis Construction

### Areas Served

- Acadia
- Bonaventure
- Bonavista
- Bridgeland
- Calgary
- Canyon Meadows
- Deer Ridge
- Deer Run
- Elbow Park
- Maple Ridge
- Midnapore
- Mount Royal University
- Parkland
- Renfrew
- Sundance
- Willow Park
- Winston Heights/Mountview

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 3,000 - CAD 75,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Building Art |
| Address | 2139 Vista Cres. NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 6J2, Canada |
| Phone | (403) 614-2682 |
| Website | http://www.buildingart.ca |
| License Number | BLR-00414083 |
| Followers on Houzz | 28 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — www.facebook.com/BuildingArtHomeImprovement
- Blog — www.buildingart.ca

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Building Art](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/building-art-pfvwus-pf~1384952974)
- **Website:** http://www.buildingart.ca
- **Phone:** (403) 614-2682

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Recommended on Houzz

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2022), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 — 13 reviews**

### Reviews

**★ — HU-491857046, Dec. 2022**

> In September 2021 he built 2 garden gates for us. I immediately pointed out to Tom that I wasn’t happy with quality of posts. I had split where he’d put hinge. The other was poor quality timber. Said he’d come and check them . He didn’t. In the spring the wood split further so gate shifted and so won’t shut. I’ve been trying since then to get him to fix them. He fails to respond to emails, calls and texts. If I do manage to get him on the phone he says he’ll be there in a few days and then doesn’t turn up!

**★ — Keith Rees, July 2022**

> Be very wary, used this contractor on projects for 2 houses, the second time around he took money for materials that needed to be ordered and a permit.  Calls to the town confirmed that the permit was never submitted The contractor has ghosted us, no returns to emails, phone calls, vmails and texts requesting contact.
>
> We are out the $1800 and starting over on the project.

**★★★★★ — Christine Cadayona, March 2021**

> Electric Fireplace.
>
> We just moved to our newly built house and we wanted to have an Electric Fireplace right away. However, we are bit anxious to what might be the outcome since it's a new house. Everything should go together with the finish of the existing house. We are forever grateful to have found Tom from Building Art. He is very professional, knows the Alberta Code for Electrical Wiring, well verse with home warranty, very keen to details, very neat and clean and most especially very respectful to our new place. I saw him in our doorbell camera (while I was at work) going back and forth as he was doing all the cutting of brick stones outside. So that it will not scratch our floor and not to create noise since my husband is sleeping from Night shift. I did not see any single damage to our property while the work is done.  Tom even accommodated our last minute change request.  But more than this, we so love the outcome of our fireplace.  It is perfectly beautiful. As well, the price is so right and very competitive. I am very much excited to work with him again in the near future for our spice kitchen and basement kitchen. This guy is highly recommended. You will never go wrong with Tom if you want quality and good costumer service.

**★★★★★ — John & Muriel AUCHIE, May 2020**

> What a pleasure it was to work with Tom from Building Art.  His professionalism is second to none - not to mention his eye for detail and design. Both of our projects were completed on time and within budget.  We could not be happier with the end results and would not hesitate to recommend Building Art.
> Thanks Tom, Tyler and Kyle for a job well done.
> John and Muriel Auchie

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thank you very much for the wonderful review. We’re so happy that you’re happy with the work we’ve done for you. We appreciate you guys and love hearing positive feedback. The deck looks great!!

**★★★★★ — laurie\_benoit6, July 2016**

> They developed our basement and we couldn't be happier. Not only did they meet and exceed our expectations, the job was completed early and under budget. We would hire them again.

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thanks so much for the wonderful review! It was a  pleasure.

**★★★★★ — HU-808415, July 2016**

> Tom provided excellent craftsmanship, on time, on budget work and kept a very neat worksite.  I would recommend their work unreservedly.

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thank you for the kind review! It was our pleasure. Please give us a call if you need anything else!

**★★★★★ — Adele Stevens, March 2016**

> I have hired Tom for a few projects in the past couple years. He always has the job done perfectly and on time. I recommend him and will hire him again when needed. I could not have asked for better service!

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thank you for the kind review! It was our pleasure. Please give us a call if you need anything else!

**★★★★★ — Sean Fraser, March 2016**

> I have worked with Tom at Building Art for a few projects now. He is my go to contractor for commercial projects. He is professional but fun. He understand the needs of his customers and works towards creating the vision his customers have. He is a nice balance between contractor and artist which allows for creativity. If you are looking for quality and unique design, Building Art is the right choice!

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thank you! It's been an ongoing pleasure to work with you.

**★★★★★ — Barry Gilchrist, March 2016**

> Tom and his team have done several projects for me over the last three years. The first involved removing a hot tub and replacing it with a large planter, resurfacing decks (approximately 700 sq. ft.), and building a small (approximately 85 sq. ft.) greenhouse. The second project involved building a pergola (approximately 275 sq. ft.) over one of our decks. Finally, Tom finished the interior of a garden shed and a ramp to my dock. All work was well planned and well executed. It was started and completed on time. All deficiencies (there were very few) were remedied. Tom and his team were a pleasure to work with and I would highly recommend them.

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thank you for the wonderful review! It has really been a pleasure working with you. Please give us a call if you need anything else!

**★★★★★ — Michael White, March 2016**

> Tom is very good at what he does.  Plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting are all things he has done for me.  We have had a number of different projects done by him and all very good.   Wonderful hardwood floors, and master bath redo are two great examples of what he has done for us wonderfully.

**Comment from Building Art:**

> Thank you for the kind review! It was our pleasure. Please give us a call if you need anything else!

**★★★★★ — tammycotton403, March 2016**

> Tom Fairbrother and Building Art did an amazing job on my outdoor deck!  Craftsmanship was top notch and the finished product far exceeded our expectations! Really easy to work with and actually took the time to help achieve our outdoor dream space.  Would definitely recommend Building Art for your next project!!

**Comment from Building Art:**

> We love to see great reviews such as this. Thank you!

**★★★★★ — User, Jan. 2015**

> We've hired this company for a number of renovation projects, including two basement renovations, two fences and a large deck.  The most recent was in Nov of 2014, which was a full basement renovation in a rental property we own. As usual, they were professional, completed the project on time, kept the work site clean and were fair and honest in their billings.  They provided us with excellent creative ideas and performed their work as craftsmen, rather than just a construction company.  We have no hesitation in recommending their services for a variety of projects.

## Selected projects

- [Small kitchen reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-kitchen-reno-pj-vj~2819883)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 7
- [Traditional kitchen renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1653698)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 3
- [Modern Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~1653678)
  - Location: Cochrane, AB
  - Photos: 6
- [Beautiful Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beautiful-home-renovation-pj-vj~1653670)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 12
- [Bathroom Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-renovation-pj-vj~1653686)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 4
- [Craftsman Front Porch in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/craftsman-front-porch-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~2046577)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 2
- [Traditional Home Remodel in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-home-remodel-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~1512231)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 22
  - Description: Entire home renovation
- [Traditional Outdoor Living](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-outdoor-living-pj-vj~1648380)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 20
- [Transitional Fence in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-fence-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~1653723)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 9
- [Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pergola-pj-vj~1653703)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 5
- [Cozy deck, privacy screen and fence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-deck-privacy-screen-and-fence-pj-vj~1653602)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 13
  - Description: Beautiful fence, deck, and privacy screen. Designed by Aura landscapers and constructed by Building Art
- [Publications](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/publications-pj-vj~1798844)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Gazebo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gazebo-pj-vj~1653713)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 3
- [Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/furniture-pj-vj~1591565)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 3
- [Raised Garden Bed](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/raised-garden-bed-pj-vj~1653720)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 4
- [Lattice fencing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lattice-fencing-pj-vj~1851577)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 2
- [Horizontal Fence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horizontal-fence-pj-vj~1851523)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 2
- [Traditional Backyard Deck in Airdrie, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-backyard-deck-in-airdrie-ab-pj-vj~2046574)
  - Location: Airdrie, AB
  - Photos: 3
- [Traditional Backyard Deck in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-backyard-deck-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~2046579)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 1
- [Traditional Front Porch in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/traditional-front-porch-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~2046570)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 2

[See all 27 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/building-art-pfvwus-pf~1384952974)

## Ideabooks

- [Deck And Fence Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/70044603/list/deck-and-fence-ideas) — 18 ideas

[See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/lfairbrother)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Stain ans wood** *(in Photo Questions)*

What brand and color of stain is on this deck? Is this deck built of cedar?

A: This is a cedar deck with either Teak or Butternut Sikkens stain

**Q: Is there someone in Calgary, Alberta that could build this for me?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: Most definitely! Give me a call and we can set up an appointment.
Tom - 403-614-2682

**Q: Where or who in Calgary, Alberta could create this type of drawer?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: I could do this for you. Give me a call and we can discuss further. Tom 403-614-2682

**Q: Modern Bathroom in Calgary, Alberta** *(in Before & After)*

We transformed this outdated traditional space into an upgraded modern bathroom and spa. The homeowners were very pleased with the transformation. By including plenty of storage, heated flooring, a double vanity, new lighting and a upgraded wall jets, the homeowners now enjoy their favorite room in the house. Check out the before & after photos below:

Before:

After:

A: Really nice job!

**Q: Looking for a woodworker in the Calgary Area!** *(in Design Dilemma)*

I am in search of someone who can build a custom self rimming floor vent in White Oak! It needs to be 4" x 32". I would prefer someone in Calgary area, but anywhere in Canada works as my client is okay with paying for shipping! TIA

A: I can do that if you're still in need and I'm in the Calgary area. Give me a call 403-614-2682 - Tom.

**Q: Calgary AB Kitchen transformation** *(in Before & After)*

We transformed this busy kitchen into a bright, clean open space. It is perfect for the growing family and entertaining guests.  
Visit our website for more amazing transformations!
Lynn Donaldson & Associates
BEFORE


AFTER

A: Beautiful white kitchen!

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-26.*