Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
cottage in Durham to life with a
builder you can trust?
At Gilbert + Burke, our expert team designs and builds your dream custom cottage
that perfectly fits your family’s goals and helps build your family’s legacy.
Your Dream Cottage In Durham Doesn’t
Need To Be Complicated
We know that building anything can be stressful. That’s why our design process is set up to be as stress-free as possible.
We align your vision with practical designs to ensure every detail meets your desires.
Our team creates concept art and blueprints to give you a visual representation of your luxury cottage.
We guide you through selecting high-end finishes for aesthetics and utility.
Our construction process is planned with precision and performed by exceptional custom builders.
What Makes Gilbert + Burke Different?
We believe everyone building a custom luxury cottage or home deserves a builder whose process and experience delivers the exact design your family wants and helps build your family’s legacy.
That’s why we make sure every client experiences…
- Exceptional communication
- Expert interior & exterior design
- Transparency in every step
- 20+ years of custom building expertise
And all backed with the Gilbert + Burke brand and reputation
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Your Custom Cottage Builder In Durham, Canada
Whether it’s a rustic design with natural elements or a more contemporary look with clean lines and large windows, our team is here to help you achieve the cottage you envisioned.
We are committed to open communication, quality craftsmanship, unmatched customer service, and eco-friendly design.
From conception to completion, our seasoned team of designers and homebuilders will be with you every step of the way.
Do you want a place that is just as much home for your family, but also somewhere fun and exciting to escape from all of the stress in life?
Gilbert + Burke has been working with families in Durham for twenty years. They are the creators of beautiful homes and cottages that provide relaxation space where memories can be made together!
We know finding a trustworthy contractor is essential to having your job done right. That’s why we offer only the best of everything from our expert teams across each province in order to make sure you get what’s needed on time and within budget!
When you’re looking for a custom luxury cottage, it’s important to us that we communicate with you and provide transparency throughout the process. Our team of experts will work closely together with you so your project can be just as you always dreamed!
As a builder near Durham, we can’t wait to help your dream cottage come to life.
Durham is a town (population 2,500 and growing) in southwestern Ontario – a two-hour drive northwest of Toronto. This picturesque town delivers amenities with country charm.
There are many fun and historical activities and attractions in Durham, Ontario.
- McGowan Falls
- Durham Conservation Area
- Durham Art Gallery
- Holstein Dam
- Veterans Memorial Park
- The Bookstore
- Knox United, Durham
- Full Throttle Motor Speedway
- URDD Designated Driving Service
- Durham Airport Taxi Service
Durham, Ontario is 44 kilometres South of Owen Sound and 89 kilometres North of Guelph on Ontario Highway 6. The middle of the town is the intersection of Highway 6 and Grey Road 4. Durham is approximately 18 kilometres east of Hanover.
The population of Durham has stayed steady at roughly 2500 people over the past decade. This compares to neighbour Hanover which has grown from 6,400 to 8,200 people in the past decade.
Durham is built around the Saugeen River and has three human-made dams. These dams have suffered at least two major floods, once in 1929 when the dam broke and again in 1997 due to ice blockage. Durham also used to be the centre of the livestock exchange for the surrounding Grey and Bruce counties; it lies close to the county border. On the outskirts of Durham, there are several small communities, such as Varney, Dornoch, Aberdeen, Allan Park, Priceville and Holstein.
The town’s website says this about doing business in Durham,
The town of Durham is a part of the Municipality of West Grey, a progressive political entity created in 2000 to better connect with its regional partner, Grey County.
While other parts of rural Ontario might be considered one-generational, Durham bridges the generational divide, attracting newcomers of all ages from young families to retirees and seniors.
The current business climate is built on a tradition of hospitality, working together and looking to a sustainable future. If you’re looking to start a business in Durham or the surrounding area, we have an active BIA, knowledgeable real estate agents, and established business and services to help get you started.
We service all postal codes for Durham including N0G 0B6, N0G 1R0.
Surprising specialty shops and essential businesses line Durham’s thriving downtown, a short walk away from the Saugeen River, parks, walkways, and the local art gallery. Explore the town’s business directory to plan your next outing. Though small, Durham’s got something for everyone and a great place to call home.
Contact us today to design a beautiful getaway cottage that will be the anchor of all your family summer adventures.
Custom Cottage FAQ’s
A custom cottage is very similar to a custom home – both refer to having a beautiful custom place for you and your family. Each has it’s own unique qualities, but the main difference is a home is the primary residence, and a cottage is your vacation property.
The majority of our projects are between 1500-3000 sqft of interior living space, not including a basement (which not all builds have). But we will build your dream cottage of any size, including some up to 10,000 square feet!
“Typical” features are the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen… but they can be fairly luxurious or high end. Some more unique features would be a wine fridge or wine cellar, waterfall bathroom fixtures, theatre room, sauna, etc. And if you are on the lake, don’t forget to include a custom boathouse or other water features!
We don’t have a “starting” price because every project depends on the custom features you want to include, other factors include complexity and scope of the project. Contact us here to get your quote and pricing started!
Yes, as long as it is insulated well enough to withstand the winter and has adequate heat to live in and keep all water lines from freezing.
No, unless you build a smaller custom cottage. Because a cottage takes the traditional things a home does (foundation, walls, plumbing, design, etc), the average cottage costs the same as a home.
It usually depends on the complexity of the design and the size of the build, but from start of design, through project development, to completed construction in typically 12-18 months.
Our builds are 100% customized to what our clients ask us and willing to pay for. We want your cottage to be your perfect home away from home, so we will do everything we can to bring the full customization experience alive.
We begin with the initial consultation, followed by a preliminary concept design, and then project development. Once everything is approved, we break ground and start building your cottage!
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