Are you ready to bring your family’s vision for a
custom luxury home in Durham to life with a
builder you can trust?
At Gilbert + Burke, our expert team designs and builds your dream custom home
that perfectly fits your family’s goals and helps build your family’s legacy.
For over 20 years, we have created stunning, unique homes throughout Durham, helping each one of our clients experience a truly exceptional lifestyle space for
their family.
Your Custom Home 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.
Our designers embody your vision and provide guidance based on your ideas, budget, and timeline.
We outline the architectural style, space utilization, and innovative features of your custom home
Choose the final touches and personalize each aspect of your home's interior and exterior.
Our passionate craftsman brings your new home design to life with precision and quality.
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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The process of building a custom home is no small commitment, and as your builder, we strive to make the process as seamless and gratifying for our clients as possible.
Our team takes the time to listen to your family’s goals and vision for your new home.
Then you get to watch that vision become reality through our custom floor plans, expert design, and durable construction.
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 Home FAQ’s
Custom refers to the fact that a client designs both the interior and the exterior, with our expert assistance of course. Luxury refers to the fact that usually it is complete with high-end finishes ex. flooring, windows, fixtures, etc.
The majority of our projects are between 1500-3000 sqft of interior living space, not including a basement (which not all builds have). Some are as high as 10,000 or more. However, size doesn’t play as much of a factor as complexity of the design and scope of the project.
“Typical” features are the usual bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen… but they are all fairly luxurious or high end. Some more unique features would be a wine fridge or a wine cellar, waterfall bathroom fixtures, theatre room, sauna, outdoor tennis court/sports court, outdoor kitchens and entertainment spaces.
We don’t have a “starting” price because every project depends on the custom features you want to include. Contact us here to get your quote and pricing started!
You want to be aware of the “normal” contractor things like keeping promises, not cutting corners, using quality building materials, having excellent construction techniques, and more. Here at Gilbert + Burke, we bring all of this and something else to the table: relationships. We don’t view your home as another project – we view it as a way to learn to know your family and help your dream home come true!
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 for and are willing to pay for.
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 dream home!
We build custom homes throughout Ontario and the greater Toronto region. Please visit our Locations Page or Contact Us to see if we serve your area!
Locations we serve include: