Frequently asked questions

We review your goals, address, and timeline, share feasibility signals and an early budget band, and outline next steps into design.

Your address, rough budget range, desired size or room list, and any inspiration. Investors can bring target returns or exit plans.

We serve the Greater Toronto Area and nearby communities. Ask about your specific location.

Custom new builds are the focus. We also take select large additions and whole-home transformations. We partner with residential investors on build-to-sell and build-to-rent.

Yes. We handle demolition, permits, and a full rebuild if zoning or by-laws allow.

We are a design-build builder, one single accountable team from concept to completion. If you already have drawings, we can also do build-only after a plan and constructability review, and we can collaborate with your architect.

Three phases with six defined steps. Plan Together: Discovery Call, Feasibility and Budget Fit. Design and Approvals: Design and Selections, Permits and Price Lock. Build and Deliver: Build with Milestones, Handover and Warranty.

Design and approvals vary by city. Build time depends on size and complexity. We provide a milestone schedule with weekly updates once scope is set.

Front-loaded decisions, locked selections, committed trade calendars, and milestone gates with weekly reporting.

Fixed scope with transparent allowances and written change rules. After design and approvals, we issue a final price based on the approved scope and selections.

Owner-directed changes, unforeseen site conditions, or authority-required revisions. All changes are priced and approved in writing before work proceeds.

Progress draws tied to milestones, aligned with lender requirements.

We suggest alternates that protect design intent, durability, and market appeal while meeting or exceeding code. If a change affects structure or key systems, we coordinate the right engineer approvals.

Bring inspiration photos or links, and we will guide finishes to match your style, budget, and timeline. We reference the Design Center during selections, then lock finishes before final pricing.

Yes: Warm Minimal, Luxe Modern, and Contemporary Clean. We can adjust the package to match your target buyer or tenant and budget.

Sometimes. Changes can impact cost and schedule and require written approval.

We manage submissions, revisions, inspections, and closeout documentation.

Yes. We prepare drawings, coordinate consultants, and attend hearings. Timelines depend on the municipality.

Stage-gate inspections, documented checklists, and supervision by a dedicated project manager. We build to code or higher based on the design.

Clean-site standards, safety protocols, and secured storage. Scheduled client visits with safety gear.

You have a single point of contact. You get weekly progress updates plus a monthly summary report on schedule, budget, and next steps.

Yes. Options include upgraded insulation, high-performance windows, efficient HVAC, air sealing, and smart controls.

Yes. We plan wiring, networking, and device locations early to avoid retrofit costs.

New builds are enrolled with Tarion so you get up to 7 years of coverage. You also receive DreamNest workmanship support per your agreement.

Final walkthrough, deficiency list closed, homeowner orientation, and a closeout package with manuals and contacts.

Pre-set budgets for items chosen later such as appliances or fixtures. They keep pricing transparent while preserving flexibility.

We price the change, share cost and schedule impact, and proceed only after written approval.

Early feasibility, defined scopes, locked selections, disciplined change control, and documented variances.