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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Custom home framing with large windows

    Every home is different. The average cost to build a custom home in Alberta is from $300 and up per square foot.
    The final cost depends on location, lot conditions, architectural complexity, materials, and finishes. At Laframboise Homes, we work closely with clients to provide clear, tailored budgets based on your vision and priorities—before construction begins.

  • Custom Kitchen Cabinets

    Ask your builder about their experience, project timelines, warranty, and communication process.
    Key questions include:

    • Can I see examples of your past custom homes?

    • Who will be my main point of contact?

    • What’s included in your price—and what’s not?

    • How do you handle change orders or delays?

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    At Laframboise Homes, we believe transparency upfront prevents surprises later. We encourage in-depth conversations before contracts are signed.

  • Custom home deck with covered porch roof

    Building a custom home typically takes 10 to 16 months in Alberta.


    The timeline depends on permitting, design complexity, weather conditions, and material availability. At Laframboise Homes, we provide realistic schedules and keep clients updated every step of the way—from pre-construction to move-in.

  • Custom Home Builder

    Custom homes are designed and built specifically for you, while spec homes are pre-designed and built to sell.
    With a custom home, you choose the layout, finishes, and every detail to match your lifestyle. A spec home is usually move-in ready but offers limited personalization. Laframboise Homes specializes in fully custom homes tailored to your vision, not someone else’s.

  • Log cabin custom home framing

    The best home builders in Alberta are those with strong reputations for quality, service, and transparency.
    Look for companies with experience and a hands-on process. Laframboise Homes is recognized for our craftsmanship, clear communication, and commitment to building better than the standard. We build homes as if they were our own.

  • Calgary's top rated custom home builder

    Custom home builds are usually financed through a construction mortgage, which is released in stages as the home is built.


    You’ll typically need:

    • Pre-approval from a lender

    • A detailed build contract and home plans

    • An appraisal or estimated value of the finished home

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    At Laframboise Homes, we work with lenders and provide all required documentation to help simplify the financing process.

  • Lift & Slide patio windows with venetian plaster fireplace and cathedral ceiling

    We’re a boutique custom home builder focused on quality over quantity.
    What sets us apart:

    • Hands-on involvement from start to finish

    • Transparent pricing with no surprises

    • Superior construction standards

    • A deep commitment to craftsmanship and customer satisfaction

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    ​James Paige Custom Homes builds better because we care more. You’re not just building a house—you’re building your future.

  • Master bathroom with steam shower and freestanding tub

    Yes, we do! In addition to custom homes, Laframboise Homes also specializes in renovations and home additions.

     

    Whether you're looking to modernize your kitchen, expand your living space, or completely reimagine your current home, our team delivers the same high standards and personalized approach to renovations and additions as we do with new builds. We help you transform the home you have into the one you’ve always wanted.

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