Alair Homes Grey Bruce - Port Elgin, Ontario

Jan M.

It was a wonderful build experience, Wally delivered the project on time and on budget. We made some pretty major changes throughout the build. Ben and Wally facilitated all of the changes in a very professional manner. We started out with a two-bedroom bungalow, the Chester model. During the planning stage we decided that we needed more room for our children and their families when they come to visit. The bungalow became a story and a half with 5 bedrooms, We call it a Chester +.
Thank you Alair, we give you a six out of five

Mark A.

We’re thrilled with our new home built by Alair! The quality, attention to detail, and professionalism were outstanding. Huge thanks to Shenay, our Project Manager, who made the entire process smooth and stress-free. Her communication and dedication were second to none. Highly recommend Alair to anyone looking to build their dream home!

Dean D.

What can I say, a fantastic experience right from the start. Once my wife and I were finally able to purchase the lot we really wanted, the process began. We contacted Ben from Alair homes and he started the process of design. Ben is very helpful, friendly and professional as well as very understanding of your wants and needs. We were then introduced to our project manager, Shenay. We can't say enough about Shenay, her professionalism, knowledge and ability to problem solve puts her in a category all on her own. She has an amazing handle on all of the trades involved in the build and the means of always getting fairly quick answers and resolutions for timelines and completions. There is a website portal available to the client and the project manager that you can always access to see your exact spending and budget, this is an amazing tool. This was our second custom home and although our first experience was really good with a different builder, the experience with Alair was twice as good! I would highly recommend Alair Homes in Grey Bruce. Thanks again to Ben, Shenay, Dylan, Carson, the whole Alair team as well as all of the great trades people involved.

Sarah E.

We (my husband and I) recently had the pleasure of working with Alair Homes for a complete renovation of our century home, and we are thrilled with the results. In the end, the project came in on time, on budget and with really high quality. From start to finish, they provided an experience that was both professional and enjoyable. For a large renovation to a 100+ year old home, it can be stressful, but Alair's planning process and expertise helped ensure we had all the information we needed to make the right decisions.

The team at Alair was incredibly knowledgeable, offering expert advice on design, materials, and layout. Our Project Manager, Shenay made a once outdated home into a modern classic. Throughout the planning phase, Shenay helped us define our scope. It started with a high level vision/idea, then we were able to confirm our exact scope through estimates/durations from the full contractor team. From there we were able to take the time to adjust things to make sure the project was going to stay within our budget. This part alone was well worth our time as it removed the guess work (and stress).

Shenay took the time to understand our vision for the space and worked tirelessly to bring it to life. Throughout the renovation, Shenay demonstrated exceptional organizational skills. She handled unforeseen challenges with grace, adapting quickly and finding solutions that kept the project on track without compromising quality. Communication was seamless throughout the entire process, and I always felt well-informed about progress, timelines and any challenges that arose. They were transparent with costs and kept us in the loop as the work progressed.

One of the most impressive aspects of working with Alair was their attention to detail. Every finish and little detail was handled with care, and the quality of work exceeded our expectations. More importantly, when we found something that we didn't like or wanted adjusted, Shenay and team would make it happen, with little to no impacts to the project. Even with some unexpected delays, they worked efficiently to ensure the project stayed on track without sacrificing quality. We really appreciated their dedication and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure everything was perfect.

In the end, what truly set Alair apart, was their customer-centric approach and planning phase. They made us feel like more than just a client — they made me feel like a partner in the renovation process.

We are absolutely delighted with the final result. Our home feels like a brand-new space, and the transformation is nothing short of stunning. If you’re considering a renovation project, I wholeheartedly recommend Alair Homes. Their professionalism, expertise, and passion for their craft are unmatched. Thank you to Shenay and the entire team for turning my dream home into a reality!

Margaret V.

We recently moved into our new home in Southampton Landing and our experience was nothing short of great! Building a home is a stressful process but building it during the tail end of a pandemic made it even more difficult. Alair Homes Grey Bruce did an amazing job at juggling all the tradespeople, finding us better pricing and sourcing quality suppliers. We also had a custom portal where we could track the costs, approve estimates and monitor progress.
A HUGE shout out to Wally Topaczewski, our project manager, for doing such an amazing job. Wally tracked the progress, managed the deadlines and kept us in the loop throughout the build. He sourced out deals for us, brought suggestions to the design table that we never would have considered AND he moved us in before the snow flew!!
The end result was all of what we had hoped for and then some. We love our new home and we would gladly recommend Alair Homes Grey Bruce to anyone who is considering building, whether it be a renovation or a new home.
Lastly, if we were building another home, we would hire Alair Homes AND insist on having Wally manage the build.

Dan and Margaret Villeneuve

Terri A.

Our family recently completed a Custom-built home with Alair Grey Bruce and our experience was absolutely amazing from start to finish. Ben and Dylan are so personable and professional and from day one is was clear they care about their work and ensuring everything is not only transparent but of the highest quality.

When we first met, Carson who's experience and knowledge is exceptional, he readily opened his own home for us to tour as we were considering a similar design. Early in the project we were asked to transition to a new PM Shenay. Even in their recruitment Alair settles for nothing but the BEST! From the day we met the most amazing Shenay, the process has been seamless. The communication and guidance was essential as we were building this home from a distance, and Shenay kept constant communication throughout the entire process also sharing weekly picture updates. Shenay, Carson, Ben, Dylan and the entire Alair team's attention to every detail showed us how important it is to them their customers get the dream home they are hoping for.

The online portal keeps track of the budget every step of the way, and the team works hard to ensure the best possible quotes while balancing dreams with the realities of your budget. Nine months later and ahead of schedule, our home is complete. We can't say enough about our experience with Alair, and especially with Shenay. Her attention to detail and open honesty and willingness to answer any questions made building our dream home even better. To anyone considering building a home in and around Saugeen Shores, please take time to meet with the Alair Team. That's all it will take for you to choose Alair Homes Grey Bruce.

Clare A. P. S.

Alair Builders Grey Bruce built our 2-storey waterfront house in Southampton in 2023. From the very beginning we had a clear understanding of the costs and time-frame for the build. We had no significant delays and moved into our new home right on schedule.

Scott Koeslag was our Alair Project Manager. Scott was a delight to work with from beginning to end. Scott clearly knows his craft of home-building and always had practical suggestions and solutions along the way. We thought his craftmanship was meticulous and we were very pleased how he watched over the various trades.

We are very pleased with the quality of our new home build and any issues that did arise were dealt with immediately, professionally and to our mutual satisfaction. We felt comfortable reaching out to Ben Freeburn at any time

We would highly recommend Alair Builders Grey Bruce and Ben Freeburn’s carefully chosen team. We feel very fortunate to have had Scott Koeslag as our project manager . Thanks also to Ben Freeburn for his initial contact with us and for his regular overview of the project to the end.

Sandra F.

We have had a fantastic experience from day 1 when we decided to use Alair homes for our custom built home, we started with Ben and we had scott as our project manager and they went above and beyond to meet all of our expectations. We couldn’t be happier with our home and location as well! we also really liked the fact that we had a website portal that had everything up to date from photos to budget so we knew exactly what we were spending. If we ever had to build another home we would definitely be using Alair homes again. Thank you Scott and everyone at Alair homes team for making our dream home become a reality. You will not be disappointed if you contact Alair for your dream home as well if I could rate a higher star I would.