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address: "2560 Steve Ellis rd., Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R0J7, Canada"
latitude: 49.1516
longitude: -123.9541
phone: "(250) 667-8590"
website: http://www.orahomes.ca
rating: 5
review_count: 1
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# Ora Homes

Original Houzz profile: [Ora Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ora-homes-pfvwus-pf~1673944438)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** General Contractors
- **Location:** Nanaimo, BC
- **Serves:** Ladysmith, Nanaimo, Parksville
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (1 review)

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Locally owned
- Online consultation
- 14 years in business

Ora Homes is a leading Design + Build company with a passion for building homes that are both sustainable and built to the highest performance standards.

We are very proud to have built Nanaimo's first two Passive House certifying homes--by far the industry's most stringent standard of high performance and energy efficiency

### Services Provided

- Home Remodeling
- Bathroom Remodeling
- Kitchen Remodeling
- General Contracting
- Home Additions
- Custom Homes
- New Home Construction
- Deck Building
- Basement Remodeling
- Outdoor Kitchen Construction
- Flooring Installation
- Home Restoration
- Project Management
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- House Framing
- Wood Floor Installation
- Green Building
- Siding Installation
- Roof Installation
- Foundation Construction
- Workshop Design & Construction
- Sustainable Design
- Shed Design & Construction
- Wood Siding
- Soffit Installation
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Floor Plans
- Basement Design
- Bathroom Design
- Cabinet Installation
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Pantries
- Deck Design
- Design Consultation
- Exterior Painting
- Finish Carpentry
- Garage Design
- Greenhouse Design & Construction
- Hardscaping
- Home Office Design & Construction
- House Plans
- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Landscape Construction
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Plans
- Living Walls
- Outdoor Fireplace Construction
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- Retaining Wall Construction

### Areas Served

- Ladysmith
- Nanaimo
- Parksville

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 10,000 - CAD 1,500,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Ora Homes |
| Address | 2560 Steve Ellis rd., Nanaimo, British Columbia V9R0J7, Canada |
| Phone | (250) 667-8590 |
| Website | http://www.orahomes.ca |
| Followers on Houzz | 1 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Ora Homes](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ora-homes-pfvwus-pf~1673944438)
- **Website:** http://www.orahomes.ca
- **Phone:** (250) 667-8590

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- Passive House Builder, certified passive house builder, certified Passive house Designer.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 1 review**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### All 1 review

**★★★★★ — Jeff Watkins, Oct. 2023**

> Having recently moved from Ontario to Nanaimo, we purchased an Ora home sight unseen, and it has exceeded our expectations. The moment we stepped inside, we recognized it was more than just a house, it's a meticulously crafted masterpiece, evident in every detail from the foundation to the finishing touches. The architectural design blends modern aesthetics with functional living spaces, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our family. Ora Homes' commitment to environmental sustainability is commendable, as our home meets BC's highest environmental standard (Step 5) under the new Step Code. This aligns perfectly with our passion for minimizing our environmental footprint. Ora Homes has not only met but exceeded our expectations, providing us with a beautiful, eco-conscious sanctuary we're proud to call our own. We wholeheartedly recommend Ora Homes to anyone seeking excellence in design and sustainability.

## Selected projects

- [Madera Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/madera-project-pj-vj~7032960)
  - Location: Victoria, BC
  - Photos: 17
- [Azehna Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/azehna-project-pj-vj~7032952)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12

[See all 2 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/ora-homes-pfvwus-pf~1673944438)

## Ideabooks

- [My Project](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/163388546/list/my-project) — 5 ideas

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

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