Prior to presenting a price to our clients for their project we like to acquire as much detail as humanly possible about their vision so that we have a proper understanding of their goals.

The cost of your project depends on a few variables:

• Size and scale (square footage)
• Finish Selections
• Style
• Services currently available at the work site

There are lots of factors to consider, so get in touch with us sooner rather than later to make sure you have all of the information you need to make your vision of home a reality.

Much like providing an accurate proposal for the cost, we require all the details about the project to be able to provide you an estimate on your projects timeline. Keystone homes limits the projects we accept to ensure proper focus on each project, employing an on-site project manager dedicated to your project and do not cut corners on any aspect of your home.

• Winnipeg
• East St. Paul
• West St. Paul
• Headingley
• Niverville
• St. Adolphe
• Oak Bluff
• La Salle
• Oak Bluff

*Projects located outside of these areas will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Keystone Homes ensures that every project has a site manager and has a team of people who are keeping everything on time and on budget as well as ensuring the highest quality work on your home. Everyone on-site is managed by Keystone Homes, which saves you the frustration, uncertainty and the expense of hiring and coordinating multiple contractors.

Absolutely. Most builders will handle this portion for you. You need to have a course of construction policy in place. We also have general liability insurance.

Over communicate. Our staff tries to be thorough about explaining the process and answering questions. Sometimes our questions may seem different. We promise we won’t ask silly questions and will not push you. It is our job to help educate you and guide you. Know that when comparing builders, it is difficult to get all of the same information from each builder. There are so many variables, but if you’re asking about pricing from very similar builders, you will get about the same price. From there, you just need to see which builder suits you best!

Expect for things to happen in your home build. Your project manager is there and is catching everything that isn’t correct. Our end result is a perfect home, but know that getting to that point doesn’t mean it is perfect every step of the way.

Assuming you are funding the build you own the home and you are free to visit it, obviously. We strongly suggest that you keep your visits to scheduled visits with your project manager. There are several reasons why :

• They know what stage your house is in. You don’t want to show up and lean on wet paint for example
• They can also explain to you why we do or don’t do certain things. You may think we are missing a completely obvious issue and start to lose trust in us. For example, the people that install the cabinets are not the people that come back and make them perfect in the end. The doors and drawers may be completely off kilter until the day before your possession. If you see that you may think we aren’t doing a good job and lose more trust.
• Once the home is framed, you will walk through the home with your project manager and see where outlets, lights, and switches will be. At this time, you can add more of each if you think it’s necessary. The only outlet that needs to be decided prior to starting is a floor outlet when you have a slab foundation.

You will have a meeting with our design specialist to pick out all of your finishing choices

Not necessarily. You may need a realtor to represent you for the purchase of the land, however when building the actual home, you're going to end up working with the builder themselves.

Potentially, You have less excavation, less concrete, and less roof than if you're building the same square footage one-story house. However, depending on the size and layout of the house, you may have higher construction costs in lumber such as joists, beams etc. 

Yes, of course. We can be contracted to build on your land and do not have to own the land to build on it for you.

The first thing to do is find a builder that you can trust. The process of building a home doesn't have to be a difficult process, but the more you trust your builder the easier the process will be. When we meet with clients for a custom home build, we always explain that we are interviewing them just as much as they are interviewing us. As a home builder we work very closely with our clients and if the chemistry isn't right then it's in everyone's best interest to find a better fit. Building a home is likely the largest financial transaction you'll make in your lifetime, and when you have good communication and trust we can make it a fun process instead of stressful.