--- title: "Alair Homes Nanaimo — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/alair-homes-nanaimo-pfvwus-pf~1451269420 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1451269420.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Alair Homes Nanaimo" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/687395230fe0f479_4970-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "96 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 0E2, Canada" latitude: 49.1516 longitude: -123.9541 phone: "(250) 754-5500" website: http://www.alairhomes.ca/nanaimo/ rating: 4 review_count: 4 best_of_houzz_awards: 5 followers: 269 last_updated: 2026-08-31 --- # Alair Homes Nanaimo Original Houzz profile: [Alair Homes Nanaimo](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/alair-homes-nanaimo-pfvwus-pf~1451269420) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Nanaimo, BC - **Serves:** Chemainus, Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Nanoose Bay - **Houzz rating:** 4.0 out of 5 (4 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2025), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - High-end - Offers Custom Work Alair Homes is an award-winning custom home build and renovation company helping individuals and families enjoy a happier, healthier, and more comfortable lifestyle. Backed by North America’s largest custom homebuilding network, Alair Nanaimo brings consistency, transparency, and craftsmanship to every project. Whether you’re building your first home or your forever home, Alair gives you the tools to bring your vision to life. Alair’s proprietary Client Control® methodology gives you full visibility into costs, timelines, and selections, empowering you at every stage of the build. Alair collaborates with leading architects, designers, and trade experts to build high-quality, custom homes designed for your lifestyle. Your dedicated team is deeply rooted in the mid-island community, and they’re committed to creating a collaborative building experience that brings clarity, trust, and peace of mind. At Alair, Living Better Starts Here®. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling - Kitchen Remodeling - General Contracting - Home Additions - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Home Extensions - Deck Building - Basement Remodeling - Outdoor Kitchen Construction - Project Management - Custom Home Bars - Green Building - Concrete Construction - Wine Cellar Installation - Attic Restoration ### Areas Served - Chemainus - Ladysmith - Nanaimo - Nanoose Bay ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Alair Homes Nanaimo | | Address | 96 Wallace Street, Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R 0E2, Canada | | Phone | (250) 754-5500 | | Website | http://www.alairhomes.ca/nanaimo/ | | Followers on Houzz | 269 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/AlairHomes - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/AlairHomes - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/company/alair-homes ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Alair Homes Nanaimo](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/alair-homes-nanaimo-pfvwus-pf~1451269420) - **Website:** http://www.alairhomes.ca/nanaimo/ - **Phone:** (250) 754-5500 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - National Home Warranty - **Best of Houzz:** 5 awards (2014–2025), for Design. **Affiliations** - [Canadian Home Builders' Association of BC](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/canadian-home-builders-association-of-bc-pfvwus-pf~1545019909) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.0 out of 5 — 4 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 10.0 - Communication: 10.0 - Value: 10.0 ### All 4 reviews **★ — HU-625513716, July 2022** > We worked with Alair Cowichan Valley Project Manager (PM) for 14 months on the planning phase of our reno. During that time, my husband and I experienced an exceptional amount of frustration and anger regarding his absolutely shameful management of our project. Specifically, here were the highlights: > > 1\. Asked to select materials, I.e., counters, paint colours but given minimal guidance on what needed to be selected and then accused of not being serious about our reno when we were behind in selections for things we didn’t even know we needed to select because the PM failed to communicate expectations > > 2\. Constantly in the dark about progress and communication from PM was horrible (embarrassing really for a “professional”) > > 3\. Bullying and Misogynistic behaviour > > 5\. Promised an invoice reimbursement - never received > > 6\. Some of his contacts were unreliable and unprofessional, I.e., failing to attend appointments, breaking consumer laws. Rather than acknowledge their bad behaviour he chose to defend them > > 7\. Made decisions without consulting us > > 8\. Referred to us as partners rather than clients/ customers. There was a lot of confusion from the PM on the fact that he is running a business, thus he is working with customers - he was very adamant that we were his partners, that our relationship was like a marriage. It was a weird/ manipulative/ delusional way of viewing customers. > > At one point we were considering firing the PM and I reached out to the company owner to explore our options. During that conversation I asked him twice to keep it confidential so we could have some time to process the information and make a decision. Approx. 30 mins after ending the call my husband received a call from the PM informing us he needed to have a meeting and that he wouldn’t be submitting our permit application. He broke our confidence and went straight to PM. So, are these guys professionals or high school teenagers who get off on gossip? > > I think Alair probably provides a decent experience if you are someone with money to burn. But if you are doing a reno on a budget - DO NOT even consider Alair unless you want to sign up for extra stress and an undesirable drain on your funds. > > My suggestion for the PM is to take some project management training or at least stop referring to yourself as a PM as it is an insult to true professional PM’s. > > And for the company owner, integrity can’t be learnt - that’s a virtue that can only be practiced. But here’s a pro tip, confidential means don’t tell anyone, like keep a secret. **★★★★★ — Crystal Pacific Bevelling Ltd, July 2017** > We at Crystal Pacific are proud to have been working with Alair Homes Nanaimo since 2009 and look forward to many more years of the same. Alair Homes are professional, quality driven, and service oriented. They set the standard for their subcontractors and demand nothing less. Our thanks to Alair Homes for the continuing relationship. **★★★★★ — francinec95, Feb. 2016** > My kitchen renovations were done by Jason Easterly of Alair Homes in Scottsday. From start to finish I could not believe the professionalism of Jason and everyone he sent to my home. There was a lot of work as all cabinets had to be removed including the existing granite and all appliances. Part of this had to be done from my Canadian residence but that didn't seem to interfere as I received pictures of the project every step of the way. I know about projects as I am in the flooring business in Canada. I basically knew what I wanted my cabinets to contain as far as pull-outs, garbage bin etc. Every detail was sent to me for approval and the communications continued to flow on a regular bases and with their software that clients are given to be updated this was fantastic. They even did touch up paint and made sure everything was in running order. Once I arrived back to Scottsdale they did a walk through with me. There was a couple of things that needed to be touched up and it was done in a timely fashion. I would strongly recommend anyone wanting work done by professionals that Alair Homes in Scottsdale is one worth taking the time to look into - I can't say enough about my pleasant journey with Jason and his team. Thank-you so much **★★★★★ — mmpesant, Nov. 2014** > We were very impressed with Alair Homes when they built our home in late 2014/early 2015. > > One thing we have found outstanding is the work done under their warranty over one year later. No item is too small for them to fix up so the customer is totally satisfied with the work they did. Things like paint touch ups, nail pops and a cabinet door being a little out of line were fixed quickly. We had a wood beam at the top of our entrance which had twisted and they replaced the center beam and supporting timbers and it looks better than when it was first done. > > In talking to some other people who have had homes built by some other builders they have certainly not had the same level of service that we've had after the home is built. We only had to send one email to get everything done, where our friends had to harrass the builder for months to get some things fixed. This is something very important which people should check out when they hire a company to build their home. ## Selected projects - [Creekside Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/creekside-custom-home-pj-vj~1343727) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 94 - Description: This 3 bedroom, 3 ½ bath custom home has a great rustic in-the-woods feel, with spectacular timber frame beams, an a-frame open concept great room, and a focus on natural elements and materials throughout the home. The end result is a true “cabin in the woods” experience. This spectacular custom home is a 2017 Georgie Awards finalist! - [Oak Crest Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oak-crest-custom-home-pj-vj~2210775) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 176 - Description: This modern-style executive home takes full advantage of the views and rocky terrain. The homeowners are retirees whose goal was to build a home that they could age in place in. Taking their needs into consideration, we created a large open concept design that takes advantage of the natural light and scenery while enabling the owners full accessibility throughout. All the primary rooms are located on the main floor with guest and additional spaces on lower floors. All door widths were increased… - [Remora Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/remora-home-renovation-pj-vj~1581608) - Location: Nanaimo, BC - Photos: 14 - Description: The home was originally designed and built by an award-winning architect. The dated finishes made the home feel small and dark. Our painter and floor finisher did an outstanding job; the entire ceiling was painted by hand to ensure each and every board had the same amount of stain. This was done to ensure a uniform look. The floor finisher sanded and stained the floors in place 3 times between the other trades working on site. The results speak for themselves. - [Gulfview 3971 Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gulfview-3971-custom-home-pj-vj~1323544) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: This 3 bedroom, 2 and a half bath custom home features a grand entry, vaulted ceilings, and open concept living space with sweeping ocean views. “While the property, like any build, had its challenges, we were most impressed on how things were dealt with and overcome, resulting in a final product that matched our vision. Matt and Stu were easy to deal with and any issues were managed in a fair conscientious manner. We now have a home instead of simply a house.” - [Chateau Wolff Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chateau-wolff-custom-home-pj-vj~1230755) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 35 - Description: The property was purchased with the intent of making wine on this historic site and resurrecting the Chateau Wolff name. The owners also welcomed their first child and came to Alair Homes looking to building a new family home and winery space. The resulting two-storey stone and timber beam entry home it a rustic take on west coast style, and fits into the vineyard perfectly. - [Gulfview Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gulfview-custom-home-pj-vj~1226012) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 56 - Description: “There were a few impressive things we encountered; one was the final result of how great our house is; the next impressive thing is how much we enjoyed dealing with Matt Hopewell, our Project Manager. He was always available to us, gave great advice and was always prompt to solve any problems with trades people and deliveries, but most importantly – he really show how much he cared to have everything done well and on time for us. The concern he showed for every little detail was as if he was bu… - [Edmonton - Sunhill Complete Renovation / Rebuild](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edmonton-sunhill-complete-renovation-rebuild-pj-vj~579670) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 52 - Description: Our client came to us for a major renovation of the old, small house on their property. 10 months later, a brand new 6550 square foot home boasting 6 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, and a 25 foot vaulted ceiling was completed. The grand new home mixes traditional craftsman style with modern and transitional for a comfortable, inviting feel while still being expansive and very impressive. High-end finishes and extreme attention to detail make this home incredibly polished and absolutely beautiful. From… - [Island View Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/island-view-custom-home-pj-vj~444931) - Location: Nanaimo, BC - Photos: 103 - Description: This completely custom home was built by Alair Homes in Ladysmith, British Columbia. After sourcing the perfect lot with a million dollar view, the owners worked with the Alair Homes team to design and build their dream home. High end finishes and unique features are what define this great West Coast custom home. The 4741 square foot custom home boasts 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, an office and a large workout room. The main floor of the house is the real show-stopper. - [Toronto - Young Court Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/toronto-young-court-custom-home-pj-vj~308763) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 117 - Description: Young Court Custom Home: 3 Bedrooms, 3,400 sq. ft. walkout, 4 months 9' ceilings with 12' vault in Great Room, lots of large windows allowing the beauty of large landscaped lot backing onto forest. In floor heating, 4-5/8” wide White Oak Plank Flooring, extra-large trim and crown moldings, art niches and lots of lighting create a warm classic like feel. Ensuite Bathroom: 140 sq ft, 4 weeks Porcelain Tiles, Marble counter top, Custom Maple Cabinets Kitchen: 308 sq. ft., 4 weeks Granite countertop… - [Nanaimo - Prevost Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nanaimo-prevost-custom-home-pj-vj~395403) - Location: Nanaimo, BC - Photos: 35 - Description: A comfortable family home was the goal for the Prevost residence. A family heritage coat of arms tile insert was incorporated into the dramatic two storey entrance. The open living space conveys a combined sense of comfort and freshness, large windows conjoined with top quality French doors invite lots of natural sunlight, which lead to a glass-panel railed deck with beautiful lookout towards the ocean. Artez Photography Corp. - [Nanaimo - Edgewood Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nanaimo-edgewood-renovation-pj-vj~501134) - Location: Nanaimo, BC - Photos: 54 - Description: Complete renovation of a dated town home. Over 2 and a half months, this townhouse was gutted and redone, including 2 brand new bathrooms, a new kitchen, new bamboo engineered hardwood and travertine tile flooring, and new finishes throughout. Photos by Astoria Photography - [Phoenix - Clydesdale Trail Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/phoenix-clydesdale-trail-remodel-pj-vj~397795) - Location: Scottsdale, AZ - Photos: 22 - Description: No expenses were spared on this gorgeous high-end project with an over-sized lot in McCormick Ranch. This house was completely torn down to the interior walls and built up with all new dry wall, plumbing, electrical, lighting, roof, pool plaster, landscaping, flooring, skylights, bathrooms, bathroom fixtures, windows, doors (interior and exterior) and much more. The contemporary design architecture is pronounced through an open concept kitchen & living area, elegantly colored stucco, and a fully… - [Nanaimo - Verde del Mar Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/nanaimo-verde-del-mar-custom-home-pj-vj~387726) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 57 - Description: Varde del Mar is a testament to the success that homeowners and builders can achieve when working together, openly and honestly. It is also a powerful symbol of our ability to minimize the human impact on the island's natural beauty, without sacrificing the vision of a dream house, preserving a place to come home to. 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A: Good Morning and thank you for reaching out. The lights we used in this room are as follows. Kendall Lighting Model - AURORA SKU\# VF2400WT1 Have a Great Day **Q: Siding color** *(in Photo Questions)* Could you please tell me the siding color. It's beautiful. A: Good Morning Kerri, Yes we did the siding on this project using James Hardie Siding. This is actually a standard Hardie color called "Timberbark". It come pre-finished in horizontal plank siding, Shingles and in full 4x8 sheets as shown in this image installed in a Board and Batten configuration. I also love this color and used it on my personal home as well. Thanks for the interest and for reaching out. **Q: I really like the backsplash tile. Could you share the name & color?** *(in Photo Questions)* I am looking for a backsplash for our basement bar and this is very similar to what I am considering. My granite is lighter but the tile looks similar. What is the manufacture and color? A: Afternoon sschartz3937, the tile came from a manufacture out of Turkey "RLMara". (Woodgrain polished random plank). Thanks for your interest. **Q: Did you use a docking station for the lamp?** *(in Photo Questions)* How did you hide wires from the lamp? Did you do an in-drawer docking station? A: Sorry for the slow response some how your question was missed. We had the bed built in place as a permeant part of the room. This allowed us to wire a plug for the lamp flush in the head board directly behind the lamp for a very clean look. **Q: Looking at siding manufacturer and colour** *(in Photo Questions)* Looks awesome A: Afternoon susersmith, Thanks for reaching out. The siding details are as follows. \- siding is Kaycan Da Vinci 4.5” bevel in “Castlemore” colour the shingle/shake is “Prestige Beige” **Q: Gorgeous** *(in Photo Questions)* This is so gorgeous ...im in love with this design A: Morning gods\_child, send me your email and i will send you a link for all of the home photos. Thanks for reaching out --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-31.*