--- title: "Laratta Homes Ltd — Design-Build Firms | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/laratta-homes-ltd-pfvwus-pf~813760427 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~813760427.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Laratta Homes Ltd" category: ["Design-Build Firms"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/d2f3db7202eabe83_5908-w400-h400-b1-p10--.jpg address: "1403 12th St S.W., Calgary, Alberta T3C 1B3, Canada" latitude: 51.0511 longitude: -114.1385 phone: "(403) 888-5521" website: http://www.larattahomes.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 131 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Laratta Homes Ltd Original Houzz profile: [Laratta Homes Ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/laratta-homes-ltd-pfvwus-pf~813760427) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Design-Build Firms - **Location:** Calgary, AB - **Serves:** Alberta, Altadore, Bearspaw, Britannia, British Columbia, Calgary, Canmore, Church Ranches, Elbow Valley, Heritage Pointe, Invermere, Kelowna, MD Foothills, MD Rockyview, Mount Royal, Roxboro, Springbank, Stonepine, Vancouver, Victoria - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2022), for Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Online consultation - 26 years in business Laratta Homes has been translating our clients’ inspirations into artful homes as exquisitely functional as they are exceptionally beautiful. Whether you’re design preferences are contemporary, transitional , classic or mountain vernacular, each custom home is not only a place to live – it’s a place to love. While each Laratta home is as unique as each homeowner, our signature is the ability to seamlessly integrate traditional craftsmanship with the best in modern building techniques. With over 30 years of experience building award-winning homes, the Laratta family welcomes the opportunity to build you a home where art comes to life. Whether you are building new or renovating an existing home, let our award-winning team work with you to design and build a home where art comes to life. ### Services Provided - Home Remodeling - New Home Construction - Kitchen Remodeling - Home Additions - Kitchen Design - Home Extensions - Architectural Design - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) - Building Design - Guesthouse Design & Construction - Architectural Drawings - Multigenerational Homes - House Plans - Pool House Design & Construction - Project Management - Home Restoration - Floor Plans - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Historic Building Conservation - Handicap-Accessible Design - Site Planning - Drafting - Structural Engineering - Log Home Construction - Custom Homes - Real Estate - Timber Frame Homes ### Areas Served - Alberta - Altadore - Bearspaw - Britannia - British Columbia - Calgary - Canmore - Church Ranches - Elbow Valley - Heritage Pointe - Invermere - Kelowna - MD Foothills - MD Rockyview - Mount Royal - Roxboro - Springbank - Stonepine - Vancouver - Victoria ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Laratta Homes Ltd | | Address | 1403 12th St S.W., Calgary, Alberta T3C 1B3, Canada | | Phone | (403) 888-5521 | | Website | http://www.larattahomes.com | | Followers on Houzz | 131 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://facebook.com/larattacustomhomes - X (Twitter) — http://twitter.com/larattaluxury - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/3247431 ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Laratta Homes Ltd](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/laratta-homes-ltd-pfvwus-pf~813760427) - **Website:** http://www.larattahomes.com - **Phone:** (403) 888-5521 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - CRHBA Five-time Builder of Merit, Multiple SAM Award winner for ‘Best Architectural Design’, Selected for front cover of the 'Best of Street of Dreams’ Magazine, Alberta New Home Warranty Golden Hammer of Distinction, Soils and Moisture Control Certificates - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2015–2022), for Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Susan Gowen, July 2020** > Our reno required minor reconfiguration of spaces in the kitchen and front entry as well as the bathrooms, laundry room, and back hall. New cabinetry, countertops, plumbing and light fixtures, backsplash and floor tile, rerouting plumbing and electrical, and painting. Aldo was willing to use materials I’d already purchased from several suppliers he had not previously worked with, as well as terrazzo countertops from a manufacturer we’d hoped to use, but whose contract with Home Depot was, sadly, terminated. The terrazzo was a hard-to-accept loss for me because I’d searched for months for a local source for terrazzo that came in pre-made sheets — or else someone experienced in building moulds into which resin and coloured glass chips are poured, and then levelling and polishing the terrazzo thus created. All of the tradesmen who worked on the job were skilled, cooperative, personable, and neat — a joy to have around. Communication was great throughout. > Cost: $165K Cdn., ~ $100K US **Comment from Laratta Homes Ltd:** > Susan, thank you for posting your beautiful reno photos. I greatly appreciate your mention of my team. It was great working with you and Bill. Your experience in design and drafting was beneficial to us all. We both did our best to source the terrazzo, the end result looks fantastic nonetheless. Thank you for the opportunity, all the best. Aldo Laratta **★★★★★ — Artistic Stairs, Aug. 2018** > 1rst Class builder who build 1rst class homes. Laratta can build complicated homes that other builders could not start. Highly recomended Builder **★★★★★ — HU-967040447, Aug. 2018** > Working with Laratta Homes has been a wonderful experience. They provide some of the best products in the marketplace. Top notch from design to completion. **★★★★★ — Lora Zeoli, July 2018** > I am really pleased with the service Laratta Homes provided us while building our dream home. Every member of their team was polite, courteous and very professional. I was well informed of all the stages of work as things progressed. The crew also did a great job cleaning up. I will continue to recommend Laratta Homes to friends, co-workers and family. **★★★★★ — HU-53579906, July 2018** > Building a home with Laratta from design to completion is such a pleasure the way it should be. Professional and exciting. Great team all around! **★★★★★ — Home Concepts, Inc., July 2018** > As a representative of Home Concepts I have had the pleasure of working with Laratta Homes on several large custom homes. Their processes, people and end results are first class! It's always a pleasure doing business with Aldo, Brian and all their support trades. A++++++ **★★★★★ — L N, Sept. 2016** > Aldo and his team worked very well with the architect during the intensive design phase. The transition from a drawing to construction was a critical step that required the leadership of Aldo to coordinate between the architect, ourselves and the trades. This was very beneficial and reassuring to us as the homeowners. **★★★★★ — CRF, May 2016** > Aldo and his team worked very well with the architect during the intensive design phase. The transition from a drawing to construction was a critical step that required the leadership of Aldo to coordinate between the architect, ourselves and the trades. > > The quality and attention to detail speaks to the experience and expertise of the trades that work with Laratta. The supervision, organization and consultation by the site foreman was truly amazing. The numerous trades were scheduled and coordinated to ensure that timelines were almost always met thus keeping the costs to us on budget. The trades took pride in their work and were thoughtful about their tasks. It was as if they were building their own home. > > Building a home of this complexity and quality is a major undertaking and it is essential that you have a builder who can excel in all areas like design, supervision, access to the best trades and be willing to work with you especially as the vision of your home evolves during construction. Laratta can deliver this. They understand that their role is for your home to be all that you hope it to be and more. > > CRF **★★★★★ — NMS, May 2016** > From our initial consultation to discuss design ideas, you and your team have worked well with us to create the home of our dreams. We appreciate your personal attendance and creative input at all design meetings. Your knowledge and expertise were invaluable during the design process and we often relied on your suggestions to create a custom home that was not only beautiful, but functional as well. > > You were also critical in the development and building approval process. When our approvals were challenged by a neighbor, you coordinated a team of experts, including yourself, to represent our position before the City of Calgary Council and to succeed in obtaining the approvals necessary to begin the process of constructing our home. > > We appreciate the quality and attention to every detail provided by your experienced staff and trades that work for you. The craftsmanship provided by your trades is of the highest standard and is evident in every aspect of our home. When a question or issue arose on the job site, you and your team were always willing to meet with us and to work to resolve the issue as quickly and cost effectively as possible. > > We are looking forward to moving into and enjoying our Laratta home for years to come. > > NMS **★★★★★ — dsryder, March 2016** > We hired Laratta Homes almost 12 years ago to knock down my husbands family home, and build a new one. > Through the process of drawings to completion, we were thrilled with the process and the outcome. They were all very attentive to our needs. We interviewed several custom home builders before hiring Laratta, and I can assure you if we were to ever build or renovate we would without a doubt hire Laratta Homes. **★★★★★ — Martin's Custom Finishing Ltd, Feb. 2016** > After 35 years of working together we have been lucky to work in some of the most spectacular houses in calgary with many amazing trades! ## Selected projects - [Britannia](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/britannia-pj-vj~3018515) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 7 - [Briar Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/briar-hill-pj-vj~2166488) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 17 - Description: Transitional Custom Home - [Best of Western Living, 2017](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/best-of-western-living-2017-pj-vj~3018489) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 5 - [Lynx Meadows Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lynx-meadows-renovation-pj-vj~2540048) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 10 - Description: From drab to FAB!! - A bungalow on an acreage property west of Calgary was in need of TLC by its new Owners. - [Altadore Show Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/altadore-show-home-pj-vj~1599959) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 30 - Description: Contemporary Infill Home Classic Lines with Modern Touches Transitional Style - [Hawks Landing Show Home in Priddis](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hawks-landing-show-home-in-priddis-pj-vj~1581999) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 4 - [Dante Show Home in Bearspaw](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dante-show-home-in-bearspaw-pj-vj~147761) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 13 - [Custom Bungalow on Lake Mignapore](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-bungalow-on-lake-mignapore-pj-vj~5267497) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 10 - [Majestic Point Showhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/majestic-point-showhome-pj-vj~5023119) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 5 - [Granite Ridge Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/granite-ridge-residence-pj-vj~2184065) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 31 - [Stonepine Show Home in Springbank](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/stonepine-show-home-in-springbank-pj-vj~1584366) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 8 - [Kitchens / Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchens-dining-pj-vj~1592131) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 6 - [Exteriors](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/exteriors-pj-vj~1592217) - Location: Calgary, AB - Photos: 9 - [Mount Royal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mount-royal-pj-vj~5697084) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 [See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/laratta-homes-ltd-pfvwus-pf~813760427) ## Ideabooks - [Temple Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69895175/list/temple-renovation) — 14 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/aldol) ## Community Q&A **Q: Would you share the Cabinetry Stain Color & Wood Species, Thx** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The stain on our hand built kitchen cabinets is a custom color and the cabinets, themselves, are done in walnut wood. **Q: Could you share the wall color used.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The wall color is Benjamin Moore OC-51, Intense White. **Q: Wall color please?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The wall color is Benjamin Moore OC-51, Intense White **Q: Exterior colour** *(in Photo Questions)* Hi. I think this house is beautiful! What is the stucco colour? And the garage door colour and make? A: Hi Inga, thanks for the inquiry. Are you building or renovating in Calgary? **Q: how tall is the counter perimeter and island?** *(in Photo Questions)* Are the perimeter and island same height and what does it look like in inches . Thank you A: The counter top height is our standard 36 inches and the island is standard table height - approximately 29 or 30 inches. **Q: what color is the walls** *(in Photo Questions)* looking in Dulox colors A: Benjamin Moore 0C-51, Intense White, Eggshell Finish --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*