Custom Build Tarion Warranty Explained: What's Covered on a New Ontario Home
The Tarion warranty explained by period: one year for workmanship, two for water and systems, seven for major structural defects, plus cover before you close.
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Custom Build How to Choose a Licensed Builder in Ontario (and Why HCRA Matters)
Two public lookups, neither requiring the builder's cooperation: the Ontario Builder Directory for the licence, and Tarion for whether your home is enrolled.
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Where to Build a Custom Home in Burlington: A Neighbourhood Guide
Not a ranking. What varies across Burlington is which authority gets a say first: the City, Conservation Halton, the heritage register, or the escarpment.
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Custom Build Financing a Custom Home Build in Ontario: Construction Loans Explained
A construction loan releases funds in stages as inspected milestones clear, not as one lump sum, and Ontario law requires a 10% holdback as work is supplied.
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Custom Build How Much Does It Cost to Build a Custom Home in Burlington in 2026?
No single figure. GTA custom hard construction runs hundreds per square foot, and Burlington government charges add roughly $89,000 or more before framing.
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Custom Build The End-to-End Custom Home Building Process in Ontario, Explained
A custom home in Ontario runs through four phases and can't legally start without three approvals: a building permit, an HCRA licence, and Tarion enrolment.
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Custom Build What to Ask Before Hiring a Custom Home Builder
Licences, insurance, and Tarion registration are table stakes. The questions that tell you whether a builder is right for your project go deeper than credentials.