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233 Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms

When building a new house, people often turn to architects to kick off the project. However, a different model is becoming quite popular: design-build. Instead of dividing tasks between separate architecture and construction companies, you can hire a full-service Calgary design-and-build company to complete your entire project, from initial sketches through final construction. Learn more about how to choose the right design-build pros in Calgary, AB for your home project below: More
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    WINNER! 2016 SAM AWARDS for Renovator's Choice! Finalist for 9 NHBA (national) Awards in the categories of kitchen...

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    Superior Construction & Unparalleled Design Solutions in Rocky View

    Whether you are building a custom acreage estate, an inner-city home, or require a high-end addition, to us every...

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  • Lower Mount Royal Condo
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    Effective October 15, 2019 we are now servicing the Kelowna market, while still delivering fantastic renovations i...

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  • Show Home
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    Calgary's Most Trusted and Approved Custom Builder

    We found that whether we were building a large mountain executive home, an inner-city traditional home, or a conte...

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  • Eau Claire Residence
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    LD&A specializes in residential renovations and enriching lives through environments. Our goal is to make the...

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    Calgary Area's Quality Renovation and Remodeling Professionals

    Kay2 Contracting is committed to ensuring customer satisfaction in every aspect of our work. It is our purpose to...

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    What separates Corefront is our need and desire to ensure customer satisfaction. This is the purpose and common th...

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    Calgary Luxury Custom Home Builder Best of Houzz for Design & Service

    Rockwood Custom Homes’ ultimate goal is to ensure a unique, luxury custom home for each client from start to finis...

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    Established in 1974, Veranda Estate Homes reputation for unmatched quality is a result of our dedication to high s...

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    Design + 3D Free With Every Project!
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    Calgary's Design-Build & Renovation Experts Best of Houzz 2014-2018

    A fusion of modern design and exceptional craftsmanship. Urban Abode serves the Calgary area in all aspects of hom...

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    Winner of 2017 CHBA National Award for Housing Excellence. We design and build modern Family Homes & renovations...

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    Calgary's Luxury Home Builders

    District Homes is one of the leading Calgary home builders and general contractors. We are dedicated to the highes...

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    Wilson Homes is a trusted name in residential custom design & home renovations, both inside and out. Our commitmen...

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    Calgary's Established Design-Build Firm | 2x Best of Houzz Design!

    Laratta Homes has been translating our clients’ dreams into artful homes as exquisitely functional as they are exc...

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    We are a professional building company specializing in innovative and original homes. Our primary focus is on new...

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    Cochrane Area Full Service Renovator & Designer Best of Houzz 2015-17

    Cecily and her team provide a passionate, hands-on approach to residential interior design; from conception to com...

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    Calgary based Kim Cameron is the principal owner-designer at Creative Home Design and her passion for beautiful in...

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    Calgary's Trusted Home Renovating Experts Best of Houzz Winner-2018

    Envision Custom Renovations is based in Calgary. We are a qualified team of professionals that deliver quality ser...

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    Laratta Homes has been translating our clients’ dreams into artful homes as exquisitely functional as they are exc...

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    The Finest Custom Homes & Craftsmanship in The Okanagan Valley

    Since 1995, Candel Custom Homes has been designing and building custom homes throughout the Okanagan Valley. We ta...

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    Capstone Homes is a Relationship Builder, a people focused business that also builds outstanding homes. Having our...

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    Alberta's Award Winning Professional Builder & Designer: Best of Houzz

    Considered a small builder by today's standards, BOWOOD has earned a reputation for quality design and constructio...

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    CHBA-NATIONAL AWARDS FOR HOUSING EXCELLENCE 2017-FINALIST-RENOVATION Premium Renovations Ltd Custom Design Buil...

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    Calgary Boutique Builder, Renovations & New Homes | 6X Best of Houzz!

    Emerald Designs Ltd. will guide you through the process of Architectural Design, Construction Drawings, Permits, B...

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    Platinum Heritage Construction Corp is a residential and commercial construction services firm delivering exceptio...

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    Calgary Master Home Builder

    Master builder Matisse Homes began in 2004 with a focused idea: to provide clients in the custom home market with...

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    Hi I’m Alec, a home builder, renovator and facilitator focused on helping people create their dream homes in Calga...

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    Award-Winning Design-Build Firm in Calgary - 8x Best of Houzz

    We use our experience and creativity to plan and execute your renovation project from concept to completion. We re...

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    BEST OF HOUZZ (DESIGN): 2019 BEST OF HOUZZ (SERVICE): 2018 BEST OF HOUZZ (DESIGN): 2017 Madison Builders Inc....

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Featured Reviews for Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms

Iron Rock Homes
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Dec 20, 2016
“Professional and courteous builder. Job was done on time with trades that were equally professional and knowledgeable. Budget was always discussed with us the home owner to confirm any issues they ran into. Quality of the workmanship exceeded our expectations and we are very happy with the end result. Highly recommend them to anyone wishing to build a new home or renovate an older home.”
Moderno Inc.
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jul 25, 2016
“One of the best builders we've done work for in and around Calgary. Use only top quality products. Great communication and very loyal to their trade base.”
Kay2 Contracting Ltd
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Dec 17, 2015
“We hired Kay2 contracting for a complete main floor remodel, they did a great job from start to finish. Project manager and owner always answered all questions the same day, all trades were friendly, always told us what was happening day by day, kept site clean at all times. We will use kay2 again!”
Rockwood Custom Homes
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jan 30, 2013
“We are so greatful and feel very lucky that we were introduced to Rockwood Custom Homes! We had no interest in building prior to meeting them, and our home build exceeded our expectations so much that we would build with them again and again, and only them! They built us a home more amazing than we could have ever imagined in our dreams! Literally a Dream Home, with all the highest quality finishings! We would recommend them to anyone and everyone considering building a custom home, in fact we would be adamant that anyone we know build only with Rockwood!”
Urban Abode
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jan 8, 2013
“I had initially wanted to do the renovating of my basement myself on the weekends but after a few months and failed starts my wife and I decided we better hire a professional and I would just keep my day job… and my marriage, lol. We spent a bit of time looking for the right contractor to build our basement. I wasn’t really looking for anything special, my wife wanted a built in for the laundry, that’s all she cared about. We had three companies come out to give us an estimate. Brad (from Urban Abode’s) came somewhere in the middle. What I liked about Brad is he listened to what we wanted and made some very unique suggestions that we didn’t even think about, like utilizing the space under our stairs to put in a bookcase and some other nifty ideas with built-ins and a murphy bed. Our basement did not have the space to have a dedicated bedroom but this was a very good option for us – especially because my wife had her parents stay with us over the holidays. He showed us what our basement would look like in a 3d rendering so we knew exactly what the final product would look like and we decided what we wanted to do from that. I have to say that I am very very happy with the final outcome. Brad was straight forward in his quote, there was nothing hidden so we knew that there wasn’t going to be any surprises in the end. We had a written warranty to protect us if something did go wrong in the future. I have to say, our space looks amazing and we have already recommended them to our friends. If you are looking for a contractor that has an eye for design and the people to implement it, you should definitely give Brad a call from Urban Abode.”
District Homes
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jan 28, 2018
“I have worked with District Homes for the past 2 years and have found the extremely efficient, competent and reliable. I can always trust them to leave all of my clients happy and satisfied with they're work. I would highly recommend Mike and his crew when considering a small renovation or a ground up custom job. 2 thumbs high up!”
Laratta Homes Ltd
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Feb 18, 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!”
Woolrich Group, Design and Construction
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jul 1, 2013
“Cecily is great to work with. She brings the confidence of years of experience and tremendous talent and energy to every project. In all dealings, Cecily is responsive and professional. I love her style yet she does not lose sight of what is practical and remains focussed on fundamentals. Once we had some electrical that didn't function as intended. She addressed it without hesitation or question. I would highly recommend her and have hired her for several projects.”
Envision Custom Renovations
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jan 31, 2016
“We had a whole home renovation and we are thrilled with the outcome of our house. Al sat with us and discussed our vision and ideas and then delivered a more professional and beautiful look than we could have imagined. The renovation was done on time and there were no surprises to our budget. We were also impressed by all the contractors who work with Envision. They were all very courteous and professional. We would highly recommend Envision for all your home renovation needs.”
Candel Custom Homes
Calgary, AB Design-Build Firms
Jan 18, 2019
“We hired Candel Custom Homes to do a complete renovation of the main floor of our house. Having dealt with contractors for many years in commercial venues, I was very happy that Candel was not only reliable but also trustworthy, professional, honest and delivered on excellent workmanship and customer service. Candel’s employees cleaned up the house every day, both Kevin and Randy are excellent communicators in that they addressed issues that needed to be addressed right away and were upfront about the costs during the project. In my experiences, contractors don’t always tell you the full costs of a renovation in order to get the job. With Randy and Kevin, they were upfront with these estimated and potential costs at the beginning of the project and so there were no surprises. This is a very rare and good quality that Candel has that sets them above and beyond the competition. We are very proud of our home and we are consistently told by our guests what a beautiful house we have. I have recommended and will continue to recommend the services of Candel Custom Homes to my friends, family members and business associates, all of whom have been pleased with the added value and peace of mind this company provides. Please do not hesitate to contact me for additional information.”
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What is a design-build firm?


Design-build firms take on the responsibilities of architects, contractors and construction companies, all under one roof. These full-service firms focus on a streamlined design-build process — from the initial design to the estimating phase to physical construction — in the hope of creating an efficient experience for both the client and the company. Because the entire project is happening within one company, Calgary design-build firms are able to overlap the design and construction phases of the project, which often speeds up the project significantly. In addition, these firms work to minimize risks for the project owner through single-point responsibility contracts. However, depending on the firm, you may still want to contact an interior designer or architect to help create the exact look you want. Here are some related professionals and vendors to complement the work of design-build firms: Interior Designers & Decorators, Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers, Architects & Building Designers, Photographers.

Before deciding on a residential design-and-build company in Calgary, AB, think about what you want from your new home. Do you want a large kitchen for entertaining? Do you need several bedrooms for children and guests? Do you want a finished basement for extra space or storage? Look for Calgary design-builders that specialize in the areas you're looking for. Budget is obviously a determining factor in the outcome of your project. To make sure you stay within your means, consider making a must-have list and a wish list. Gauge where the estimates are falling to determine which design-build contract can realistically strike the balance between the two.

Questions to ask a prospective Calgary design-builder:


  • How long have you been in the design-build construction business?
  • How many projects like mine have you completed?
  • Who will be working on the project?
  • Are the workers employees or subcontractors?
  • Can you provide me with references?
  • Who is your designer, and what are his or her qualifications?
  • Are your employees licensed and insured?
  • How do you charge, and what does that include?
  • Can you give me a written estimate?
  • What do your services include?
  • When can this job get done?
  • What happens when cost exceeds the budget? What about changes to materials or labor pricing?
  • What will I need to provide?
  • Are there any important considerations or concerns you foresee with this project?

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