A custom house is a one-of-a-kind house designed by the owner and built from the ground. The cost is typically estimated by using “price per square foot” to dictate the price of construction. Costs range between $200 to $300 per square foot which is used to pay designer fees, building permits, architectural fees and construction-related costs.

If you plan to build your own personally designed house you should consider the geography to ensure you find the right fit for you, your family and future aspirations.

 

Why Choose it Over Other Towns

Ontario’s largest town, Oakville is part of the Greater Toronto Area with a population of around one-hundred and ninety thousand. It`s home to over 1,400 parks with many hiking trails and recreational centers and a few high-end public and private golf courses. Also, being directly beside Lake Ontario offers residents a beautiful view and many waterfront festivals and events in the summertime.

One of the most biodiverse areas in Ontario with over 900 different species of plants, 29 mammals, 58 different kinds of fish, close to 200 types of birds and 30 species of amphibians and reptiles. The community conducts a number of programs and services used to protect and enhance these resources.

A large part of what makes the region so desired for a home builder Oakville is the tree canopy in the area. A tree canopy refers to the layers of tree, branches and stems that cover the ground when viewed from above. The community is committed to preserving and enhancing its tree canopy.

A custom house builder Oakville project we did for a first-floor renovation is catalogued on our site, check it out for some inspiration!

 

Environmentally Conscious 

For those seeking a place that is green and always keeping the well being of nature in mind there are numerous environmental initiatives to assist the planet. 

Tree Preservation

The Town actively protects trees on public and private lands because they recognize and embrace their importance to ecology, aesthetics, culture, and heritage. Trees are only removed if they affect the safety of the public. Trees cannot be removed solely for aesthetics or inconvenience. 

While you are only permitted to remove three trees and required to replant them when building your house in Oakville, the dedication to keeping its nature intact is a great reason to choose to build in the picturesque area. 

Anti-Idling By-Law

Since 2002, it has been a violation to have a car idling for longer than 3 minutes. The town runs a smog reduction education campaign with vehicles and equipment of city employees having stickers reminding staff not to idle.

Corporate Energy Management

The Energy Conservation and Demand Management Plan was developed to reduce overall energy consumption by 20 percent and GHG Emission by 30 percent by 2024. The Electricity Act of 1998 also requires all public agencies to report annual energy that is used at their facilities. Also, all Municipalities must provide an updated Conservation and Demand Management Plan every five years.

Community Clean-Ups

The town provides gloves, garbage bags and garbage collection year-round to encourage all parts of the community to get out and help keep the community clean.

On top of all of these initiatives, the town also has many other ways of helping our planet green by being mindful of the air, land, water, wildlife and more. Visit their website for a full list.

 

Building a house Oakville

Now, why choose to build in Oakville,  aside from the acclamations listed above? 

There are many options when building in the lakeside town, the variety of house already present in the town have many different themes. While there are more traditional house, there is also a lot of contemporary architecture. The assorted architecture gives an open-ended feeling when building your home without having to worry about fitting in with the already established theme of the surrounding homes. 

So, if you are looking for a place to build your house that cares about our air, water and land, Oakville is a beautiful town that sits by Lake Ontario and prides itself on environmental preservation.

 

If you`d like more information about building in Oakville contact us today at (647) 808-2509.