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About the Builder
I have always had an affinity for the area's finer homes and found inspiration in the architecture of those found in the neighbourhoods along the river valleys of west and west central Calgary and Edmonton. After many years in the oil industry and more than two decades in the computer/IT industry I decided to pursue that inspiration and something on my own. My wife and I had just built a new home with one of Calgary's better known home builders and after considerable frustration I surmised "there has to be a better way" (and better experience for the home buyer), and set to prove it. And there is. That way is the difference at QC Custom Homes. It is quality and care, one home at a time. At QC, we only build one home at a time. The company founder is the inspiration, driving force, continuity and quality control, each and every day, for each project, from architectural research and design to final detailing and cleaning, and everything in between. This alone set QC Custom Homes apart. However, the biggest difference once construction begins is that I'm on-site, every day, working with the trades and ensuring critical, fundamental, more mundane and discretionary elements are implemented correctly and in harmony with design concepts, the first time. And because my entire attention is on one project at a time, I eliminate wasted effort and re-works, and better manage and coordinate the trades and material supply, minimizing costly delays, achieving a better product for less. Our Homes
It's the little things you don't notice at first glance, like triple pane windows in baths, solid core 7' (or 8') doors, glued and screwed sub-floors, sealed, water & stain proofed tile and grout, well lit, spacious and organized closets, storage, lighting and telecom outlets where you need them, and easy-living, practical floor plans. Most builders won't bother nor spend where you don't notice. At QC nothing is compromised. Our homes are built the way we would build them for ourselves. *Hue - distinguishes one colour from another (red, blue, green); commonly called "colour" Value - the lightness or darkness of a colour. E.g. a low value denotes a dark colour Chroma - the intensity or brightness (or subdued quality) of a colour; how clean or dirty a colour appears Tint - the effect when white is added to a colour - lightening of a pure hue Shade - the effect when black is added - darkening a pure hue Tone - the effect on colour with the addition of gray Occupancy Preparation At QC, we are meticulous with new home occupancy preparation, to a degree most builders don't even comprehend. QC detailing, in addition to / after the home ducts are blow out and "professional" home cleaners have spent days cleaning (to their own standards), includes: - paint and stain overspray is removal from glass, granite, tile and other finishes, - paint & stain touch-ups, - painters tape removal from glass, glass mullions (French doors) and beneath base boards, - mark and scuff removal, - meticulous vacuuming including all inside cabinet, closet and pantry shelves (not just the ones you can see), hidden surfaces; e.g. even above door headers etc., all mechanical room and garage surfaces, all floors and hardware, - soft cloth wiping & cleaning of appliances, hardware, granite, tile and fine finishes, - tile washing and sealing, - glass and mirror cleaning and polishing, - window pane washing, interior and exterior; and - exterior façade and concrete surface washing (whenever weather permits), and of course .. - passing the municipality Occupancy Permit Inspection. A QC home isn't ready until it is as close to perfect as is possible. Additional detailing work typically takes 4-6 weeks. Building "Green"
1) upgraded exterior wall insulation, 2) upgraded attic insulation, 3) foam insulated rim joists & cantilevers, 4) insulated radiant in-floor heating (throughout the basement slab), 5) high-efficiency boiler (for domestic water & radiant floor heat), 6) high efficient forced air furnaces, 7) efficient domestic hot water storage, 8) efficient gas or wood burning fireplaces, 9) "Low E", Energy Star rated dual or triple pane windows and sky lights, and 10) Energy Star rated, energy efficient appliances, lighting* and ceiling fans. * where compact Florescent or Halogen are appropriate Healthier and Safer Homes
Unless otherwise specifically requested, there are no dirt/hair/skin/flakes/moulds/mildew /odour trapping carpets in QC homes. Finally, literally all construction dusts and residuals are removed. Refer to "Occupancy Preparation" for details. QC chooses non or low toxicity adhesives and finishes wherever there are viable options, and, every QC Custom Home is equipped with a combination of smoke and CO2 (carbon monoxide) detectors, as well as a monitoring station ready security system. Quality From cribbing and the 1-2 inches (H) of extra concrete we put in the footings, through framing and finishing, QC quality is 2nd to none. We use the very best materials and the most experienced trades in the city. These are the same trades whom build and finish some of the largest and most expensive homes in Calgary and surrounding areas. Design and Detail
Meticulously designed and hand-crafted features like hard wood built-ins, feature walls and bookshelves, decorative art glass and sumptuous hardware and concrete finishes will please your senses for years to come. (And) our homes nourish too. Features like steam showers, period fireplaces, stereo surround-sound, ample natural lighting through architectural windows, French & garden doors, and tasteful and attractive Wet and/or Butler Bars complete your sanctuary. Compare and enjoy! For additional information contact QC Custom Homes (1292769 Alberta Ltd.) at: Cell - (403) 889 9411 Home Office - 240 0319 |
