Will's Custom Building Solutions

05/30/2026

Now $350k plus HST. New 2 bed/2 bath on 7+ acre parcel. Price adjusted to align with current market trends!

(Listed price of $399k is with HST included. Home is eligible for First-Time Buyer incentives. 8 year structural warranty included.)

Designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, this home combines modern comfort with thoughtful, efficient construction.Step inside to a bright, open-concept layout featuring a soaring cathedral ceiling in the central living space and a cozy electric fireplace that anchors the home. Ev...

05/09/2026

To clean up the rumour mill - no, we aren't moving back to Ontario.

Vanessa is navigating a cancer diagnosis and currently undergoing chemotherapy. It's tough when half the team is under the weather, so we're grateful for folks, like the people at Lux Home Warranty, who have been so gracious in ensuring we're staying on top of things that normally come second nature when she is well. ❤️ It truly takes a village. (We're very thankful for our amazing neighbours in East Dalhousie, and friends and family abroad, who have been keeping us afloat as well).

You may notice us taking extra social distancing precautions over the coming months. 😷 Thank you for your patience and understanding as we tackle this journey together.

04/20/2026

The Forest House is ready to be made a Forest Home. 🏡 Eligible for First-Time Canadian Buyer programs and incentives.

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Designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, this home combines modern comfort with thoughtful, efficient construction.Step inside to a bright, open-concept layout featuring a soaring cathedral ceiling in the central living space and a cozy electric fireplace that anchors the home. Ev...

02/17/2026

Your next chapter begins with the right home. 🏡
We're happy to be part of bringing our clients' beautiful vision to fruition.

12/17/2025

What do paramedics and builders/renovators have in common?
They recognize that homes can either support or hinder aging in place.

East Dalhousie, Nova Scotia, is a great community to retire in, and when you get here, you won't want to leave! So, we designed The Forest House with a lot of consideration for the changes in mobility and function that often occur as we age.

For example:
-Toilets are in very close proximity to both exterior doors and the master bedroom. If you know, you know!
-All doorways have a 36" opening, the standard for accessibility.
-There are no stairs or transitions inside, preventing slips and falls.
-There are only two steps to the front door, which could easily and cheaply be converted to a ramp if the time came. In fact, the whole house could be tailored to suit a wheelchair user without breaking the bank.
-The open concept and spacious rooms allow a stretcher to easily be moved throughout the entire building.
-The plethora of electrical plugs in each bedroom could support a mechanical hospital bed and various medical devices, without having to sacrifice a reading light.
-The new, quality building materials and modest design should require minimal and inexpensive maintenance. If you can no longer perform your own upkeep, it shouldn't be expensive or difficult to hire someone local to help out. Don't forget the 8-year defect warranty!
-All interior doors are pocket doors. If someone falls behind a closed door, they can still be reached. This element also supports maneuverability.
-There is both a bath/shower combo and a standalone shower. Can't tolerate standing for long? Hop in the bath. Feeling a little too stiff to climb into the bath or worried you might not be able to get back out? Hop in the shower.

Bonus: Prioritizing safety and simplicity doesn't detract from this home's potential for hosting - we think it enhances it! We all know the real party happens in the kitchen (and someone can still keep an eye on the grandkids).

For sale at 241 Alton. Rd., East Dalhousie.
396K +HST
We'd love to hear your thoughts!

12/02/2025

Looks like those pesky valley cows finally left Home Depot! They've been spotted checking out the new build happening on top of the South Mountain! We herd ( 😉 ) they're considering making an offer and hoping to mooooove in on completion in 6-7 weeks. The escape artists think 7.6 acres is plenty of room to hide from Farmer John. Unfortunately, their finances look a little.... 💩. 🤓
Their loss, your gain!

396k+HST
241 Alton Rd.

11/29/2025

***Cancellation***
Friendly reminder that the Open House on Alton Rd. that was scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled. We are still waiting to be connected to power and have not been provided an update. Thank you for your patience. In the meantime , we are happy to show the WIP to interested buyers privately by appointment.

11/06/2025

We aren't afraid to tell you that we aren't the cheapest contractor in the area.

We also don't refer our clients to the lowest bidding subcontractor - we refer to other professionals we'd happily hire to work in our own home.

We also have a long line of repeat customers that will tell you - we're worth it.

We show up on time, provide quality craftsmanship, communicate throughout the project, and stand behind our work should any issues arise. We also have ways of accommodating folks facing real financial hardship (recent loss of a spouse, critical illness, etc.).

Have an upcoming project you want done well and on time? We promise to return your call.📱

11/03/2025

An art class in high school has had Vanessa thinking about Frank Lloyd Wright (super famous architect) ever since. Wright believed in "designing in harmony with humanity and the environment" and we've been attempting to draw that philosophy into The Forest House. When we think about the community of East Dalhousie, words like "humble", "enduring", "cozy", "salt of the earth", and "peaceful" come to mind. We've chosen a siding colour (Cypress) to reflect the Acadian forest surrounding it. The earthy ruggedness of the exposed wood overhang above the main entrance deck will be carried indoors by sustainable flooring with a natural wood appearance. The large entryway opens up to a cathedral ceiling in the main living area, framing a central electric fireplace. We want the buyer's experience of coming home to feel like both a warm hug in autumn, and a fresh summer breeze.

Make your offer before completion to pick your interior paint colours and appliance package!

Only 1.5 hours to the Halifax Airport, and under an hour to the Annapolis Valley, Bridgewater, and Windsor.

💰 No plans to move but want to make some easy money? Refer us the final buyer and, on closing, we'll give you $500 cash and send another $500 to your favourite registered charity. 💰

Listing at $396k + HST

10/15/2025

By supporting one local business, you often support MANY others downrange. For example, since our last Forest House post, we've engaged no fewer than 10 Canadian businesses in the project...

Steel purchased from Community Metal installed on roof GAColeEnterprise ✅
Septic installed by our favourite engineer at Ideal SepticWorks ✅
Windows purchased from Maritime Door & Window installed ✅
Driveway top-dressed by Larry Beck ✅
Plumbing rough-in thanks to Dagley’s Plumbing and Heating ltd ✅
Warranty inspection (1 of 3) with Lux Home Warranty ✅
Grass and clover seed from the Bridgewater Farmers' Co-op broadcast ✅
Flowers, plants, and saplings from Alternative Farm and Wellness planted ✅
Plumbing/lighting/miscellaneous purchases from BUCK'S HOME BUILDING CENTRE ✅
Siding ordered from Kent Building Supplies ✅

It takes a village and we're filling ours with other business folk that stand up for quality. We're stronger together. Elbows up!