The Viking

Method

to Building

Your

Homestead

Our Commitment

THE TRUTH

  • We promise to tell you the truth about your property.

RESPECT

  • We promise to respect your confidence.

ADVICE

  • We promise to give you good advice.

TRANSPARENCY

  • We promise that you will understand what you're signing.

FOLLOW UP

  • We promise to follow through and follow up.

Questions to ask

Yourself

For most people, building a new home is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and can be really exciting! It can also be intimidating, especially if you're not adequately prepared or don't have a tight team behind you.

If you’re thinking about building your custom dream home, here are some questions you should ask yourself before getting started.

Do I actually want the

process… or just the

finished product?

Building a home isn’t just “pick cabinets and move in.”
It’s decisions. Delays. Budget tweaks. Site visits. Emails. Patience.

If you love control, customization, and being involved — amazing.
If you just want turnkey and zero stress — resale might suit you better.

Am I financially ready

for the unexpected?

New construction almost always comes with:

  • Upgrades you didn’t plan for

  • Landscaping and driveway costs

  • Appliance packages

  • HST differences

  • Interest rate fluctuations

Can your budget breathe… or is it tight before you even start?

Do I know what I

actually want in a home?

Building forces clarity:

  • Layout preferences

  • Storage needs

  • Garage size

  • Main floor laundry?

  • Open concept or defined rooms?

If you’re still unsure what works for your lifestyle, touring resale homes first can actually help you design smarter later.

Average Time To Build

  • Owner Built Custom Home

    10-12 Months

    Based on a number of variables. Location, style, and size of the floorplan, weather, and even the region you live in will affect the amount of time it takes to complete the build.

  • Contractor Built Turn Key

    6-9 Months

    Based on a number of variables. Location, style, and size of the floorplan, weather, and even the region you live in will affect the amount of time it takes to complete the build.

  • Spec HomeTurn Key

    5-6 Months

    Based on a number of variables. Location, style, and size of the floorplan, weather, and even the region you live in will affect the amount of time it takes to complete the build.

Making Your House,

Your HOME

One of the advantages of purchasing a new construction home is that you get to choose all the features and finishes to customize the home for your lifestyle and personal preferences. This could include everything from the number of bedrooms and baths to choosing whether to add optional features such as an outdoor wet bar or built-in grill on the terrace.

While this can be very exciting for some, it can also be stressful for others as there are many decisions to be made. To help make this process less overwhelming, familiarize yourself with key terms and the selection process and allow plenty of time to make the decisions that will bring you happiness for years to come.

For Example - Want a Pink Kitchen? Absolutely!

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Process

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